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As a single PDF document, please submit the following materials to Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/171483):

A cover letter that addresses your specific interest in the position and outlines your skills and experience that directly relate to this position. A CV/resumeA list of 3 references with contact information (phone and email)A 1-page teaching statement that includes explanations and concrete examples of your pedagogy

Review of applications will begin immediately, on a rolling basis. For best consideration, please submit materials by September 30, 2025. Review will continue until the position is filled.

Please submit applications to Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/171483. Please do not use the MCareers webpage to apply. 

Job Summary

Michigan Engineering places special emphasis on the ability of graduates to express themselves and their ideas in a professional and highly successful manner. As such, the TC Program plays a significant role in the delivery of a writing and communication curriculum across the college, with a focus on first-year, laboratory, and senior design courses. TC faculty integrate written, oral, and visual communication into engineering courses; we also help students learn teamwork and address questions of ethics and social impact. We regularly team-teach courses with both technical communication and engineering (technical) faculty. Our department employs 36 faculty and has a vibrant, supportive, people-centered culture.

As a Lecturer I, you would teach sections of both standalone and team-taught technical communication courses, with an initial focus on first-year writing in our team-taught Engineering 100 courses; on intermediate technical communication in TCHNCLCM-300 (our standalone course for Computer Science and Computer/Electrical Engineering majors); and on supporting upper-level courses (as needed).

The TC Program offers a range of courses, which can vary in credit hours (1-4 credits) and overall teaching workload (20-50% effort). A full-time, 100% effort Lecturer I appointment aligns with the workload of a traditional 3:3 workload (or equivalent), in accordance with collective bargaining agreement between The University of Michigan and the Lecturers' Employee Organization. Lecturer I faculty positions are 100% teaching positions (no service requirement) and are renewed annually.  

The initial appointment would be for the Winter 2026 semester. This is a renewable, promotion-track position: successful candidates are eligible for annual raises and promotion to Lecturer II (and eventually Teaching Professor), per the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. All CoE faculty are reviewed annually.

All job offers are subject to final approval of the College.

Mission Statement

Michigan Engineering's vision is to be the world's preeminent college of engineering serving the common good. This global outlook, leadership focus and service commitment permeate our culture. Our vision is supported by a mission and values that, together, provide the framework for all that we do. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/ 

Responsibilities*

Responsibilities of the Lecturer I in Technical Communication include, but are not limited to:

Teaching communication in the context of engineering content and engineering project work by student teamsTeam teaching with disciplinary engineering faculty and technical communication faculty in undergraduate coursesDesigning, preparing, and delivering lectures in technical communicationCreating active-learning lessons on technical communication, teamwork, ethics, and social impact in an engineering contextCreating digital content (videos, lectures, assessments, activities, etc.) to support in-person student learning Attending class sessions and weekly team meetings of teaching team(s)Leading discussion and critique sessionsConducting workshop exercisesHolding office hoursEvaluating and grading student projects, student papers, and oral presentationsRequired Qualifications*Advanced degree in Technical Communication or related field (e.g. Communication, English, Rhetoric/Composition, Writing Studies, Science Communication, Engineering, Engineering Education, Law, or similar), and/or significant relevant training and experience in technical communication or related field; PhD preferredTraining and experience in the teaching of writing and communicationSuccessful teaching experienceExperience with various technical communication genres (e.g. memos, proposals, reports, posters, instructions, visuals, oral presentations, etc.), such as in academia, industry, or governmentAbility to work effectively with students individually and in course project teamsAbility to work independently and self-manage complex planning and long-term service and teaching projectsAbility to self-identify areas for professional growth and self-regulate professional development opportunitiesAbility to teach and work in a multi-disciplinary, team-based environmentAbility to incorporate technology and Learning Management systems into teaching (e.g. GenAI, Canvas, etc.)Experience working with scientific/engineering students and/or content a plus. We are especially interested in candidates whose background includes training in both engineering and communication.Additional Information

Depending on enrollment needs, the Program may have multiple Lecturer I positions open.  

Appointment Start Date: Winter Term 2026 (on or around January 7, 2026).

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.

Contact Information

For questions, please contact Kelly Hanson, Director, Program in Technical Communication [email protected].

Application Deadline

LEO Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.