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.
Job Summary
The Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering (IOE) at the University of Michigan College of Engineering is seeking applications for a Lecturer to teach a Safety Engineering Methods course in engineering during the Winter 2025 semester.
Who We Are
Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.
The Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering (IOE) at the University of Michigan College of Engineering is at the forefront of research in energy, healthcare, supply-chain logistics, and transportation. Our researchers improve patient access to healthcare systems, predict the impact of power outages from hurricanes, improve accessibility to public transportation for wheelchair/scooter riders, design sustainable energy systems of the future, and much more.
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Maternity and Parental Leave
Responsibilities*
Teach a graduate level course on recognition, evaluation and control of generic safety hazards (confined spaces, electricity, fire, mechanical energy, etc.) found in contemporary workplaces, using case studies from manufacturing, transportation and power generation. Students perform an interdisciplinary team project using systems safety engineering methods to redesign a work station, manufacturing process, or consumer product.
The lecturer has responsibility for teaching the courses as outlined and is expected to attend course meetings, hold office hours, and handle routine matters related to instruction. College of Engineering courses are held in-person on the Ann Arbor campus.
IOE course descriptions can be found at: https://bulletin.engin.umich.edu/courses/ioe/
The University of Michigan provides resources to promote excellence in teaching through the Center for Research on Learning & Teaching: https://crlt.umich.edu.
Required Qualifications*
- PhD degree in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent years teaching courses at the college level.
- Demonstrated teaching effectiveness as evidenced by evaluations or other relevant metrics.
- Commitment to inclusive classroom practices, academic excellence, and student success.
- Familiarity with the administrative tasks associated with teaching at the college level.
- Strong oral presentation and communication skills.
Desired Qualifications*
- Ability to teach advanced level courses in Industrial and Operations Engineering.
- Familiarity with Learning Management Systems, such as Canvas.
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
This position is posted for the Winter 2025 term at 30% effort (12 hours per week).
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
Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eleventh day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
