How to Apply

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Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of the nation’s number one 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

This course prepares students with the systems-level approach to the analysis, design, management of civil infrastructure systems. The fundamental concepts are taught through a series of examples drawn from the various aspects of civil infrastructure systems applications. Optimization techniques discussed in the class include model building, linear programming, nonlinear programming, integer programming and the use of algebraic modeling languages for describing and solving optimization models.

Responsibilities*

Civil and Environmental Engineering seeks one applicant to teach CEE 553 in the Fall 2023 term (August 28, 2023 – December 6, 2023). The class is scheduled on Monday and Wednesday from 9:00am – 10:30am, Room 1012 EECS. The position will be 0.30 FTE (30% effort) and requires the lecturer be responsible for teaching students the topic of Infrastructure Systems Optimization.

Required Qualifications*

A master's degree, or equivalent education and experience is required, and a PhD is preferred in a field relevant to the course subject. Preference will be given to applicants with previous teaching experience and knowledge of the university policies and procedures.

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 seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth 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.