How to Apply
Required documents:
- Cover Letter that addresses your specific interest in the position and outlines skills and experience that directly relate to this position
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Statement (1-2 pages)
- Evidence of teaching experience and performance, if applicable (i.e., curriculum materials you have developed, teaching evaluations)
- Two academic references
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Job Summary
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Division, is searching for a Lecturer I to develop course materials for seven new masters level courses that will be offered at the U-M Center for Innovation in Detroit (UMCI) starting in Fall 2027 (8/25/27-12/31/27).
The courses which comprise the new Intelligent Energy Systems ECE Master's of Engineering Concentration include 1) Introduction to the Electricity Sector, 2) Electric Utilities 101, 3) Data Analytics and Mathematical Decision Making for the Grid, 4) Distribution Network Analysis and Decision Making, 5) Electricity Markets and Trading, 6) Intelligent Energy Systems Project Seminar, and 7) Intelligence Energy Systems Capstone Project.
The person who takes this course-development role may have the opportunity to become an instructor for these courses at UMCI starting in Fall 2027. Instructors will be responsible for further developing course materials, lecturing, holding office hours, preparing and grading exams, managing and grading class projects, and managing any assigned class staff.
The expected effort for this position is 50% (20 hours per week).
Note: This is not a tenure-track position.
Required Qualifications*
- PhD in relevant field
- Expertise on the covered course topics
- Experience teaching University-level EECS courses
- Demonstrated support of academic programs and student success
- Strong presentation and communication skills
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.
Additional Information
Applications will be reviewed starting at the end of the 10-day posting period, with the expectation that an offer will be made as soon as possible following applicant review. The anticipated start date for this position would be the beginning of the fall 2027 semester, August 25, 2027.
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
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U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.