Robotics LEO Lecturer IIIApply NowHow to ApplyA cover letter, CV or resume, and a teaching statement are required for consideration for this position. These should be combined into one PDF and attached in the resume section of the application. The cover letter should summarize your qualifications and address how UM Robotics is a good fit for you. Your teaching statement should include your specific teaching interests, a description of your teaching experience, and a description of how you make your courses accessible to students from a variety of backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles. Please consult our required and elective course listings on our website at https://robotics.umich.edu/academics/courses/ .Job SummaryThe Robotics Department is looking for a team-oriented professional to teach courses in Robotics with topics including computational linear algebra, calculus, programming, robot operating systems, artificial intelligence and computer vision, manipulation, human-robot interaction, embedded systems, and physical computing. We are also looking for areas of electronic system design and fabrication, robotics sensor systems, and autonomous systems. Robotics applications include industrial, mobile, rehabilitation, medical, soft, aerial, underwater, and legged locomotion robotics.Our department is growing, and as a member of our team you will have the chance to grow along with us. This is a non-tenure track faculty position with a nine-month appointment and an initial term of three years. You will report to the Undergraduate or Graduate Chair, depending on the portfolio of courses you teach. This position is open and the anticipated start date is August 25, 2025.What You'll Do
Lecture in introductory and/or advanced courses in Robotics
Develop course material, including lecture notes, homework and lab assignments, programming assignments, quizzes, exams, etc.
Evaluate assignments and projects, assign grades, provide verbal and written feedback
Mentor and advise students and student groups
Participate on committees supporting Robotics programs
Who We AreMichigan 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.Required Qualifications
MS or PhD degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
Effective teaching experience in robotics-related courses as evidenced by evaluations
Software experience in diverse environments (ex. Python, C/C, SolidWorks, ROS, EAGLE, Linux) with proficiency in several
At least 1 year or more experience with prototypes electronics, 3D printing
Track record of outreach activities
Interest and ability to work with open-source software libraries, such as for inter-process communication, computer vision, and robot control
Modes of WorkPositions 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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .Union AffiliationThis 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.Application DeadlineJob openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eleventh 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 StatementThe University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Job DetailJob Opening ID257515Working TitleRobotics LEO Lecturer IIIJob TitleLEO Lecturer IIIWork LocationAnn Arbor CampusAnn Arbor, MIModes of WorkOnsiteFull/Part TimeFull-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularFLSA StatusExemptOrganizational GroupCollege EngineeringDepartmentCoE RoboticsPosting Begin/End Date12/16/2024 - 12/26/2024Salary$70,000.00 - $92,000.00Career InterestLEO - LecturersApply Now
