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University of Michigan LEO Intermittent Lecturer AENG 650 - Mechanical Engineering in Dearborn, Michigan
LEO Intermittent Lecturer AENG 650 - Mechanical Engineering
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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 December 21, 2024.
Job Summary
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan-Dearborn is inviting applications for an Intermittent Lecturer for Winter Term 2025 to teach AENG 650 Analysis and Design for Vehicle Crashworthiness. The course will be taught in person at the Dearborn campus and meet on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM - 08:45 PM .
This is expected to be a 25% appointment.
Course description
This course aims to provide applied engineering knowledge on vehicle crash mechanics, design of structural components and load paths for crash energy management, definition of measurement metrics for the assessment of battery electric vehicle structures to protect vehicle occupants and energy storage systems, and on the use of nonlinear finite element technique for the simulation of crash structures. Prior knowledge of finite-element analysis is required to succeed in the course. (OC)
Required Qualifications*
Candidates will possess, at a minimum, a Ph.D. in Automotive Engineering or a related field and expertise in the broad area of Automotive Engineering. 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.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
257776
Working Title
LEO Intermittent Lecturer AENG 650 - Mechanical Engineering
Job Title
LEO Intermittent Lecturer
Work Location
Dearborn Campus
Dearborn, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Dbn Col Engineering
Department
Dbn Coll of Eng-Mechanical Eng
Posting Begin/End Date
12/11/2024 - 12/21/2024
Career Interest
LEO - Lecturers
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