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The Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks a Lecturer to teach the in-person portion of AUTO 563 Dynamics and Control of Automatic Transmissions for Winter Term 2026: January 1, 2026- April 30, 2026.

Duties include assisting with preparing and delivering lectures, preparing and grading homeworks, projects, and exams (as appropriate).

Hours:  6 hours per week

NOTE:  This position is only for the winter term 2026.  This is an open position.

A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field, and previous teaching experience at the university level are strongly preferred.

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.

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.