LEO Lecturer I, Technical Communication

Description

The Program in Technical Communication at Michigan Engineering seeks skilled and enthusiastic applicants for one open, full-time Lecturer I position to begin in Fall 2026.

Michigan Engineering places special emphasis on the ability of graduates to express themselves and their ideas in a professional and highly successful manner. As such, the TC Program plays a significant role in the delivery of a writing and communication curriculum across the college, with a focus on first-year, laboratory, and senior design courses. TC faculty integrate written, oral, and visual communication into engineering courses; we also help students learn teamwork and address questions of ethics and social impact. We regularly team-teach courses with both technical communication and engineering (technical) faculty. Our department employs 36 faculty and has a vibrant, supportive, people-centered culture.

As a Lecturer I, you would teach sections of both standalone and team-taught technical communication courses, with an initial focus on first-year writing in our team-taught Engineering 100 courses; on intermediate technical communication in TCHNCLCM-300 (our standalone course for Computer Science and Computer/Electrical Engineering majors); and on supporting upper-level courses (as needed). Full job responsibilities are detailed here. 

 

The TC Program offers a range of courses. Each course can vary in credit hours (1-4 credits) and overall teaching workload (20-50% effort). A full-time, 100% effort Lecturer I appointment aligns with the workload of a traditional 3:3 workload (or equivalent), in accordance with collective bargaining agreement between The University of Michigan and the Lecturers’ Employee Organization. Lecturer I faculty positions are 100% teaching positions (no service requirement) and are renewed annually.  

 

The initial appointment would be for the AY 2026-27 school year (8-month contract, from the start of the Fall term in late August through the end of the Winter term in late April). This is a renewable, promotion-track position: successful candidates are eligible for annual raises and promotion to Lecturer II (and eventually Teaching Professor), per the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. All CoE faculty are reviewed annually.

 

All job offers are subject to final approval of the College.

 

Depending on enrollment needs, the Program may have multiple Lecturer I positions open. 

 

Mission Statement

At Michigan Engineering, we develop the talent and technologies that move society forward and serve our state and national interests. Through discovery and innovation, we create the foundational knowledge and practical technologies to solve not only today's most pressing challenges, but also power industries and change lives. Our programs and community are designed to promote personal well-being and achievement, enabling everyone to unlock their potential and contribute with confidence.

 

Appointment Start Date: Fall Term 2026 (on or around August 26, 2026).

 

Contact Information: For questions, please contact Kelly Hanson, Director, Program in Technical Communication, hansonkr@umich.edu. 

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications*

• Advanced degree in Technical Communication or related field (e.g. Communication, English, Rhetoric/Composition, Writing Studies, Science Communication, Engineering, Engineering Education, Law, or similar), and/or significant relevant training and experience in technical communication or related field; PhD preferred
• Training and experience in the teaching of writing and communication
• Successful teaching experience
• Experience with various technical communication genres (e.g. memos, proposals, reports, posters, instructions, visuals, oral presentations, etc.), such as in academia, industry, or government
• Ability to work effectively with students individually and in course project teams
• Ability to work independently and self-manage complex planning and long-term service and teaching projects
• Ability to self-identify areas for professional growth and self-regulate professional development opportunities
• Ability to teach and work in a multi-disciplinary, team-based environment
• Ability to incorporate technology and Learning Management systems into teaching (e.g. GenAI, Canvas, etc.)
• Experience working with scientific/engineering students and/or content a plus. We are especially interested in candidates whose background includes training in both engineering and communication.

Application Instructions

As a single PDF document, please submit the following materials to this listing:

1.  A cover letter that addresses your specific interest in the position and outlines your skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
2. A CV/resume
3. A list of 3 references with contact information (phone and email)
4. A 1-page teaching statement that includes explanations and concrete examples of your pedagogy

 

Review of applications will begin immediately, on a rolling basis. For best consideration, please submit materials by May 15, 2026. Review will continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.