How to Apply

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.

Job Summary

The College of Engineering, Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Michigan invites applicants for a part-time LEO Intermittent Lecturer position to teach ENTR 490.013 Entrepreneurial Leadership during the Winter 2025 term.

The Mission of the CFE is to unlock the full entrepreneurial potential at the University of Michigan by helping people to understand, experience, practice, and refine the skills needed to successfully translate their knowledge, ideas, leadership, creativity, and enthusiasm into lasting value in the world. We achieve this potential by providing broad and inclusive access to a wide variety of educational opportunities, immersive learning experiences, timely and powerful mentorship, and meaningful connections to the global industry leaders that are building the future. Additional information about the CFE can be found at: https://cfe.umich.edu/.

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.

Responsibilities*

The Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE) offers courses that exemplify experiential learning and foster an entrepreneurial mindset. These courses are open to all University of Michigan students across 19 schools and colleges.

The individual in this position will be a co-instructor for ENTR 490.013: Entrepreneurial Leadership during the Winter 2025 term. This course is a key component of the CFE's Entrepreneurial Leadership Program (ELP) and is designed to help students elevate their skills and ventures.

Throughout the course, students will:

Learn and apply fundamental entrepreneurship principles, emphasizing leadership, team building, and culture.
Develop entrepreneurial strategy skills in finance, marketing, and relationship management.
Acquire project management skills through the completion of a capstone project.
Stay current with entrepreneurship trends by preparing Startup Trends reports and presentations.

During the 15-week Winter 2025 term, the instructor(s) will be responsible for developing course materials, delivering in-person lectures, holding weekly office hours, preparing and grading assessments, managing and evaluating class projects, and supporting student teams and individual projects. Additional duties include refining assignments, overseeing project milestones, and participating in monthly Faculty Community Meetings with the CFE.

Required Qualifications*

Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven ability to teach and engage effectively in a classroom setting, with the capacity to establish credibility and build rapport with students.
Expertise in business model conceptualization, organizational management, and the entrepreneurial process, including experience with idea conception, product or project development,
customer relations, finance, and marketing.
Experience in leading within multi-disciplinary, team-based environments.
Strong aptitude for quickly learning and applying conceptual frameworks to meet practical student needs.
Excellent collaborative team-building skills, strong communication abilities, and proficiency in oral and visual presentations.

Desired Qualifications*

Advanced degree (Ph.D.) in a relevant field.
Hands-on experience with startups, early-stage ventures, or corporate intrapreneurship, specifically in technology commercialization.
Experience leading or founding startups, ideally within the Michigan entrepreneurial ecosystem or similar settings.
Proven ability to secure early-stage venture funding, including grants and other investment types.
Familiarity with Learning Management Systems, such as Canvas.

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.

Additional Information

This position is posted for the Winter 2025 term at 15% effort (6 hours per week).

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.

Application Deadline

Job 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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.