Job Description

How to Apply

Please include a cover letter as the first page of your curriculum vitae; only one pdf file can be uploaded in the system. The review of applications will begin after the 10-day posting.

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 good.

Course Description

Fundamentals of planning, design and operation of transportation infrastructure. Topics covered include driver and vehicle performance characteristics, roadway design principles, multimodal system design, traffic flow modeling and traffic operations analysis, transportation planning and forecasting, and the impacts of emerging technologies (e.g., connected and automated vehicle) on transportation infrastructure.

Responsibilities*

Civil and Environmental Engineering seeks one applicant to teach CEE 450, in Winter term 2026 (January 1 - April 30, 2026). Classes begin on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The class lecture is scheduled to meet in-person Mon/Wed, 10:30am-12:00pm, Rm GFL 107. Recitation is scheduled on Friday, 1:30-2:30pm, Rm 2153 GGB. The position will be 0.30 FTE (30% effort) and requires the lecturer be responsible for teaching students the subject titled Introduction to Transportation Engineering.

Required Qualifications*

A master's degree, or equivalent education and experience, in Civil Engineering is required. PhD in Civil Engineering preferred.  Preference will be given to applicants with previous teaching experience and knowledge of the course subject and of university policies and procedures.  A higher salary may be considered for an extraordinarily qualified candidate.

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 work modes.

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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