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Job Summary

The College of Engineering, Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Michigan, invites applicants for a part-time LEO Lecturer I position to teach ENTR 390.103: Space Entrepreneurship during the Fall 2025 term. This is a part-time (15% effort), in-person position.

The Mission of the CFE is to unlock the full entrepreneurial potential at the University of Michigan by helping people to understand, experience, practice, and refine the skills needed to successfully translate their knowledge, ideas, leadership, creativity, and enthusiasm into lasting value in the world. We achieve this potential by providing broad and inclusive access to a wide variety of educational opportunities, immersive learning experiences, timely and powerful mentorship, and meaningful connections to the global industry leaders that are building the future. Additional information about the CFE can be found here.

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 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.

Responsibilities*

The Center for Entrepreneurship's courses are the epitome of experiential learning, demonstrative of an entrepreneurial mindset, and open to all U-M students across all 19 schools/colleges.

The person(s) in this position will be responsible for co-teaching ENTR 390.103/599.103: Space Entrepreneurship during the Fall 2025 term.

This 3-credit course is designed to provide interested students with foundational understanding of space commerce and its intersection with business and regulatory aspects. The course covers key areas, from the fundamentals of space technology, space business development, funding models, and regulatory frameworks within the ecosystem, offering a comprehensive introduction to the multifaceted domain of space entrepreneurship, its business opportunities, and challenges.

The course is organized around a four-arc model, with each arc covering distinct but interconnected topics:

Fundamentals of Space Technology. Successful students will:Distinguish between science fiction and science fact.Examine how humans engage with and derive value from space-based applications in everyday life and professional domains..Learn how to contribute to and lead projects in the space industry/economy/commerce sector.Space Business Development. Successful students will:Understand public and private partnerships in the space industry.Identify business opportunities in space for existing enterprises.Explore diverse commercial business models.Analyze the business aspects of space economy/space commerce.Evaluate industry talent and career opportunities.Space Economy Funding Models. Successful students will:Explain the primary sectors of the space industry and analyze the key economic factors, including investment opportunities, that drive growth and sustainability.Evaluate space business models across three key sectors and assess their viability for commercial, governmental, and national security markets.Space Regulatory, Policy, and Ethics. Successful students will:Summarize the international space ecosystem and examine geopolitical considerations.Compare and contrast space laws across different countries, building an analysis of geopolitical competition.Analyze the ways in which governments leverage space-based technologies to advance economic goals, inform policy decisions, and support scientific research.Examine the future of the industry and its relevance to university graduates' career pathways.

Course faculty will teach students how to adopt a holistic perspective to evaluate all stakeholders' costs, resource management, potential deployment issues, and the overall value of projects or missions. Case studies, readings, guest speakers, and project-based learning around the space economy will be incorporated to show how technological, financial, regulatory, and geopolitical solutions must work together. Faculty will show students how to develop entrepreneurial skills using the Business Model Canvas to address real-world problems within the space economy ecosystem. Student teams will develop solution-oriented white papers and present their findings in a panel-format session at the end of the semester, featuring feedback and engagement from government and/or industry representatives.

The course is scheduled for 14 weeks during the Fall 2025 term. Course faculty (co-instructors) will be responsible for preparing interactive course materials, weekly lecturing, holding office hours weekly, preparing class exercises, preparing and grading assessments, managing and grading class projects, and attending the CFE's Faculty Community Meetings.

Required Qualifications*Master's degree in engineering or a relevant field (or equivalent combination of education and technical work experience)Demonstrated and successful practice of the entrepreneurial process in the space industry ecosystem, directly advancing space innovation technologiesDemonstrated expertise in organizational management, program management, and the entrepreneurial process, from idea conception, technology development, and growing a team, to fundraisingSuccessful practice of entrepreneurship and new venture creation both at small and large scale in the space industry ecosystemAbility to learn conceptual frameworks quickly and apply them to practical student needsStrong communication skills, including oral and visual presentationsAbility to establish credibility and rapport with studentsDemonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate students in a classroom environmentModes 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

Each co-instructor will hold a 15% effort (6 hours per week) appointment during the Fall 2025 term.

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.

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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.