Job Description

Summary
The Michigan Aerospace Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan is seeking a Lecturer III focused on teaching Systems Engineering (SE) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Candidates should have a strong interest and demonstrated experience in teaching/mentoring undergraduate students and/or early-stage engineering professionals. The courses will be offered during Fall and Winter terms. The expected percentage effort for this position will be 50% effort.




Mission Statement
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.


Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/.


The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/




Course Description
The Michigan Aerospace Engineering Department has developed a curriculum devoted to synthesizing critical functional learnings, including aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, materials, and dynamics and control, in an integrated learning environment with deep industry partnerships. The initiative is growing substantially, with demonstrated interest from multiple corporate partners for additional elements.

Teach AEROSP 288 Fundamentals of Product Development (Fall semesters)
Teach AEROSP 388 Aerospace Tools and Methods (Winter semesters)
Teach and supporting teaching of AEROSP 488 Product Development Leadership Capstone (as a year-long capstone directly connected with AEROSP 288 and AEROSP 388)
Help maintain existing corporate partnerships, and recruit and deliver new corporate partnerships
Develop additional projects to complement the ones from the corporate partnerships as needed
Required Qualifications*
PhD degree in engineering (preferably aerospace engineering) with several years of demonstrated experience in systems engineering tools and methods - e.g. risk management, interface management, Six Sigma tools and processes.
Strong knowledge of SE and MBSE, including requirements management, interface management, and application of digital engineering to solve complex systems problems
Strong aerospace product development experience
Digital Engineering experience in a leadership role
Strong project management knowledge and experience
Verification and validation experience
Demonstrated leadership in developing and managing large and diverse teams
Exceptional communication (oral, written) skills
Desired Qualifications*
Electrical/electronics/software experience is a significant plus
Manufacturing experience desired
Hands-on experience with SE/MBSE tools strongly desired
Experience and interest in blending technical and leadership curriculum
Prior teaching/mentoring experience is strongly desired.