LEO Lecturer I EMGT 580 and IMSE 570 – Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering

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 May 16, 2025.

Job Summary

The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering at the University of Michigan-Dearborn is inviting applications for a Lecturer I for the Fall 2025 term to teach EMGT 580 Management of Product and Process Design and IMSE 570 Enterprise Information Systems.

• EMGT 580 will be taught in person at the Dearborn campus and meet on Wednesdays at 6:00 – 8:45 pm (1330 PEC).
• IMSE 570 will be taught in person at the Dearborn campus and meet on Wednesday, 2:00 pm – 4:45 pm (room TBD).

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching both courses. This is expected to be a 50% appointment.

EMGT 580 Management of Product and Process Design

This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to manage the design of a product or process. Topics covered include: creativity, types of products, types of processes, generalized design process, identification and translation of customer needs into engineering specifications, designing for function and quality factors, design for manufacturability, life-testing, cost estimating, reporting on design projects, and concurrent engineering.

IMSE 570 Enterprise Information Systems

The purpose of this course is to provide a foundation for the analysis, design and implementation of enterprise information systems. Topics include systems and organization theories, and information systems planning and evaluation. Students will be also introduced to various systems development life cycle phases of an enterprise information system. Students will acquire an understanding of the flow of information (forecasts, financial, accounting and operational data) within an enterprise and the factors that should be considered in designing an integrated enterprise information system. This includes all systems in the business cycle from revenue forecasts, production planning, inventory management, logistics, manufacturing, accounts payable, sales, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger and report generation. Specifications for some of these systems will be developed utilizing ERP software such as SAP R/3 application development software suite.

Required Qualifications*

Candidates will possess, at a minimum, a Ph.D. in engineering management or business administration, or a combination of master’s degree in engineering management or business administration (MBA) and significant (15+ years) of industry experience in engineering leadership. Successful candidates will have experience in

• P&L responsibility, risk assessment, and strategic financial planning for large engineering teams;
• Hands-on experience with cost-benefit analysis, budgeting, and risk management in engineering projects;
• International project management (Europe/Asia) and cross-cultural collaboration; and
• Risk assessment methodologies, cost estimation, ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and project management tools;

Relevant teaching or corporate training and evidence of teaching excellence are desirable. Candidates will be evaluated based on submitted CV, teaching evaluations, and relevant recommendations.

Modes 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 .

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 over 8,000 students. Our faculty place emphasis on student achievements and success, 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 has consistently ranked UM-Dearborn among the best universities in the Midwest and a top-ranked regional university in Michigan.

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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