How to Apply
To be considered for this position, applicants should submit their materials to Interfolio by July 1, 2026: https://apply.interfolio.com/187453
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy which addresses teaching experience and inclusive student-centered teaching and mentoring practices. This statement should also highlight your experience with education, if any, as a student and/or instructor.
- List three references which should include their contact information and your relationship with them
Please direct inquiries about this position to [email protected]. For inquiries regarding the application process, please contact [email protected].
Who We Are
The mission of the School of Information is to create and share knowledge that empowers people to use information and technology to build a better world. A successful candidate will be committed to, and actively advance, our goal of being the leading institution for research and education in the understanding and design of information and technology in service of people and society. The diverse perspectives the UMSI community brings to our scholarship, teaching, and service make our school stronger and help us fulfill our mission of building a better world through technology and information. The School is home to vibrant research and teaching programs, with 82 full time professors and over 1,800 students. We offer five degrees: a Ph.D. in Information, a Master of Science in Information, a Master of Health Informatics, a Bachelor of Science in Information, and an online Master of Applied Data Science. For more information about UMSI, please visit: www.si.umich.edu.
Founded in 1817, the University of Michigan has a long and distinguished history as one of the first public universities in the nation. It is one of only two public institutions consistently ranked among the nation's top ten universities. The University has one of the largest health care complexes in the world and one of the best library systems in the United States. With more than $2.04 billion in research expenditures annually, the University has the second-largest research expenditure among all universities in the nation. The University has an annual general fund budget of more than $2.9 billion and an endowment valued at more than $19.2 billion.
From great benefits to on-site wellness programs, the University of Michigan provides resources to support faculty, staff, and their family's health and happiness. For instance, the University of Michigan offers comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, child care centers and a retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions and immediate vesting. Dual career support from the Provost's Office is available to domestic partners of faculty recruits regardless of marital status or sexual orientation. To learn more about the great benefits UM provides, please visit https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness.
Job Summary
The School of Information seeks a dynamic and innovative Full-Time LEO Lecturer III to support the launch and growth of a new Product Management (PM) pathway within the Master of Science in Information (MSI) program. This pathway prepares students to work across the end-to-end lifecycle of digital products by integrating human-centered design, strategic thinking, technical fluency, AI literacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This is a non-tenure track position with a 9-month appointment in the residential program. The normal teaching load for this appointment will be 6 courses per year. The first year will include a combination of instructional and course development work. The initial appointment period for this position is two years, and renewal is subject to budget, programmatic need, and performance. The anticipated start date is August 25, 2026.
The successful candidate will teach graduate-level courses focused on product strategy, product execution, innovation, AI-enabled product development, go-to-market planning, and cross-functional collaboration. The lecturer will contribute to a highly applied, interdisciplinary curriculum that prepares students for leadership roles in technology, healthcare, automotive, finance, education, and emerging digital sectors.
This position is ideal for candidates with substantial industry experience in digital product management, innovation leadership, entrepreneurship, or related areas, combined with a demonstrated commitment to excellent teaching and mentorship. The lecturer will play a central role in helping students translate product research and insight into impactful products and services through experiential learning, project-based instruction, and engagement with industry partners.
About the Product Management Pathway
The Product Management pathway at UMSI prepares students to approach product discovery and development as interdisciplinary, innovative, collaborative, and evidence-driven practices grounded in research, experimentation, analytics, technical feasibility, and human-centered design. PM students learn to collaborate with UX and software development (UCAD) disciplines to navigate complex product decisions and create responsible digital products that balance human needs, business goals, and technical realities.
The pathway emphasizes modern product practices including cross-functional collaboration, iterative product development, stakeholder communication, AI-enabled workflows, and evidence-informed decision-making. Students are encouraged to approach product leadership through a sociotechnical lens that values responsible innovation, humane technology principles, and sustainable product outcomes alongside business success.
Students develop capabilities in identifying market opportunities, defining product vision, measurable goals, collaborating with product design (UX) and product development (UCAD), and launching scalable products grounded in user needs and business value.
The curriculum combines core coursework, electives, and a capstone mastery experience emphasizing real-world product development and industry engagement. The pathway is distinguished by its integration of product management, UX, and software development perspectives within applied, project-based learning environments.
Responsibilities*
- Teach graduate-level courses in product management and related topics
- Develop and revise curriculum aligned with evolving industry practices and technologies
- Mentor students in experiential and capstone-based learning environments
- Support interdisciplinary collaboration across design, engineering, business, UX and information science
- Engage with industry partners to create applied learning opportunities
- Contribute service to the program, pathway, and school community
- Participate in assessment, curriculum planning, and continuous program improvement
Required Qualifications*
Candidates should demonstrate expertise across the product management lifecycle and possess the ability to teach students how to identify opportunities, define product strategy, coordinate cross-functional teams, and deliver user-centered digital products. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of contemporary product practices, including Agile development, experimentation, AI-enabled workflows, product analytics, stakeholder management, and go-to-market execution including marketing and pricing. Successful applicants should also demonstrate the ability to connect strategic thinking with hands-on implementation in applied educational settings.
Required qualifications include:
- Master's degree or higher in Information, Business, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Design, Engineering, or a related field
- Significant professional experience in product management, digital innovation, entrepreneurship, product strategy, or related leadership roles
- Demonstrated ability to teach or mentor students, professionals, or interdisciplinary teams
- Experience leading cross-functional collaboration among design, engineering, data, and business stakeholders
- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or related product development methodologies
- Ability to teach topics such as product strategy, product discovery, product increment planning, experimentation, product analytics, or go-to-market planning
- Experience communicating and presenting complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences
- Commitment to inclusive and student-centered teaching practices
Desired Qualifications*
The school particularly welcomes candidates whose experience reflects emerging trends in AI-enabled product development, human-centered innovation, and digital transformation. Ideal candidates may bring expertise in generative AI, growth strategy, product analytics, behavioral design, platform ecosystems, or technical product management. Experience working in fast-paced startup, enterprise, consulting, or innovation environments is highly valued, as is the ability to bridge academic learning with current industry practice.
Desired qualifications include:
- Experience teaching at the graduate or professional level
- Expertise in AI for product management, generative AI applications, or other AI-enabled product workflows, such as Machine Learning
- Experience supervising experiential learning, consulting projects, or industry-sponsored capstones
- Familiarity with UX research and design methods
- Technical understanding of software development processes, analytics, UX process, and prototyping tools
- Experience launching or scaling digital products
- Industry network that can support partnerships, guest speakers, or student opportunities
- Experience with online, hybrid, or experiential teaching modalities
- Evidence of leadership in innovation, entrepreneurship, or organizational transformation
- Interest in curriculum development and interdisciplinary program building
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications is July 1, 2026. Review of applications will commence immediately after the deadline.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.