Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

The review of applications will start immediately, with a hiring decision expected by November 22nd, 2024.

Job Summary

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan-Dearborn is inviting applications for an Lecturer I for Winter Term 2025 to teach ENGR 250 Principles of Eng Materials. The course will be taught in person at the Dearborn campus and meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9-9:50am. 

This is expected to be a 25% appointment.

Course Description
An introductory course in engineering materials. Particular emphasis is given to the correlation of material properties and internal structures; structure of materials; stress- strain curves; temperature effects; phase diagrams; ferrous and non-ferrous alloys; ceramics; polymers; composites; electrical, magnetic, and optical properties; corrosion and failure. Two-hour lectures and two one-hour recitations.

Required Qualifications*

A successful candidate will have expertise in a respective area. Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required. A PhD degree will be considered as a plus. Relevant teaching experience and evidence of teaching excellence are desirable. Candidates will be evaluated based on submitted CV, teaching evaluations, and relevant recommendations.

Additional Information

The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) is one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan. UM-Dearborn, a comprehensive university offering high quality undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing education to residents of southeastern Michigan, and attracts nearly 9,000 students. Our faculty come from respected universities and doctoral programs, are recognized for excellence in research and teaching, and are active in professional and academic service roles in their respective fields. US News and World Report recently recognized our campus as a Best Regional University.

The campus is located on 200 acres of the original Henry Ford Estate. Dearborn is centrally located within one of America's largest business regions. The geographically diverse area provides faculty with a variety of urban, suburban, and rural areas within a reasonable commute, including Detroit, Detroit suburbs, and Ann Arbor.

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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