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Application materials should be submitted through the University of Michigan Mechanical Engineering website at https://me.engin.umich.edu/lecturersearch.
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A cover letter describing interest in the position and relevant qualifications;
- A current curriculum vitae;
- A statement of teaching interests and philosophy;
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as a short teaching portfolio, examples of curricular improvements, or evidence of mentoring or technical training if available; and
- A list of professional references.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; however, preference will be given to applications received prior to October 31, 2026.
Who We Are
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.
Job Summary
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor invites applications for a full-time Lecturer III position. This is a three-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal, beginning in the Winter 2027 semester or at a later mutually agreed time.
Responsibilities
The department seeks an outstanding educator to teach core undergraduate courses in one of two focus areas: (1) statics, mechanics, and mechanics of materials (ME 211 and ME 382), or (2) thermodynamics and heat transfer (ME 235 and ME 335).
The Lecturer's principal responsibilities will include:
- Undergraduate Instruction: Teach foundational undergraduate courses within the identified focus areas.
- Course Development and Delivery: Develop and deliver clear, rigorous, and engaging lectures, discussions, assignments, laboratory activities as applicable, and assessments that support course learning objectives.
- Student Support: Provide timely and constructive feedback, hold office hours, and foster an effective learning environment for students with a range of academic backgrounds and career goals.
- Instructional Coordination: Collaborate with faculty, graduate student instructors, instructional aides, and staff to coordinate multi-section courses and maintain consistency in course content, expectations, and assessment.
- Course Quality and Improvement: Evaluate student learning and contribute to the continuous improvement of course materials, instructional approaches, and curricula.
- Departmental Service: Participate in activities related to the department’s educational mission, which may include curriculum development, instructional committees, student advising, and other service assignments.
The Lecturer will be appointed on a nine-month academic-year appointment. Teaching assignments and other responsibilities will be determined based on departmental needs and the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications
Qualifications include either:
- An earned PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field; or
- A master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field, together with significant engineering teaching experience and/or substantial professional experience in engineering practice.
Applicants should demonstrate expertise relevant to mechanics of materials and thermal-fluid sciences, including undergraduate thermodynamics and heat transfer. A strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate teaching, as demonstrated through prior experience and a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, is required. Experience teaching large-enrollment courses, coordinating multi-section courses, applying evidence-based instructional practices, or developing laboratory and computational learning activities is desirable.
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
To learn more about the College of Engineering's strategic vision, visit:
http://strategicvision.engin.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.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
283000
Working Title
LEO Lecturer III
Job Title
LEO Lecturer III
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
College Engineering
Department
CoE Mechanical Engineering
Posting Begin/End Date
9/14/2026 - 10/19/2026
Career Interest
LEO - Lecturers
How to Apply
Application materials should be submitted through the University of Michigan Mechanical Engineering website at https://me.engin.umich.edu/lecturersearch.
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A cover letter describing interest in the position and relevant qualifications;
- A current curriculum vitae;
- A statement of teaching interests and philosophy;
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as a short teaching portfolio, examples of curricular improvements, or evidence of mentoring or technical training if available; and
- A list of professional references.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; however, preference will be given to applications received prior to October 31, 2026.
Who We Are
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.
Job Summary
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor invites applications for a full-time Lecturer III position. This is a three-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal, beginning in the Winter 2027 semester or at a later mutually agreed time.
Responsibilities
The department seeks an outstanding educator to teach core undergraduate courses in one of two focus areas: (1) statics, mechanics, and mechanics of materials (ME 211 and ME 382), or (2) thermodynamics and heat transfer (ME 235 and ME 335).
The Lecturer's principal responsibilities will include:
- Undergraduate Instruction: Teach foundational undergraduate courses within the identified focus areas.
- Course Development and Delivery: Develop and deliver clear, rigorous, and engaging lectures, discussions, assignments, laboratory activities as applicable, and assessments that support course learning objectives.
- Student Support: Provide timely and constructive feedback, hold office hours, and foster an effective learning environment for students with a range of academic backgrounds and career goals.
- Instructional Coordination: Collaborate with faculty, graduate student instructors, instructional aides, and staff to coordinate multi-section courses and maintain consistency in course content, expectations, and assessment.
- Course Quality and Improvement: Evaluate student learning and contribute to the continuous improvement of course materials, instructional approaches, and curricula.
- Departmental Service: Participate in activities related to the department’s educational mission, which may include curriculum development, instructional committees, student advising, and other service assignments.
The Lecturer will be appointed on a nine-month academic-year appointment. Teaching assignments and other responsibilities will be determined based on departmental needs and the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications
Qualifications include either:
- An earned PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field; or
- A master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field, together with significant engineering teaching experience and/or substantial professional experience in engineering practice.
Applicants should demonstrate expertise relevant to mechanics of materials and thermal-fluid sciences, including undergraduate thermodynamics and heat transfer. A strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate teaching, as demonstrated through prior experience and a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, is required. Experience teaching large-enrollment courses, coordinating multi-section courses, applying evidence-based instructional practices, or developing laboratory and computational learning activities is desirable.
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
To learn more about the College of Engineering's strategic vision, visit:
http://strategicvision.engin.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.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
283000
Working Title
LEO Lecturer III
Job Title
LEO Lecturer III
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
College Engineering
Department
CoE Mechanical Engineering
Posting Begin/End Date
9/14/2026 - 10/19/2026
Career Interest
LEO - Lecturers
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Translate your credentials before applying
Foreign academic credentials, including three-year bachelor's degrees and non-U.S. doctoral equivalencies, must be formally evaluated before PERM filing. Get a credential evaluation from an NACES-member organization early so your employer's HR and legal team aren't slowed down later.
Target institutions with established PERM pipelines
Research and teaching universities with international faculty hiring history move through PERM labor certification faster than small colleges doing it for the first time. Look for postings that explicitly name EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship availability in the job description.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to identify universities and colleges that have actively sponsored Lecturer roles for employment-based green cards. Filtering by sponsorship history saves you from applying to institutions that only offer H-1B visa or have no international hiring infrastructure.
Understand how your degree determines your EB category
A Lecturer role with a master's degree requirement typically qualifies under EB-3 as a professional. If the position requires a U.S. equivalent master's or higher and you hold one, your employer can file under EB-2, which has shorter backlogs for most countries outside India and China.
Ask about PERM timing during the offer stage
Once you receive an offer, ask HR whether they plan to file PERM immediately after you start or after a probationary period. Some institutions wait six to twelve months, which delays your priority date and your entire green card timeline.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location under PERM rules. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or Level III wage for Postsecondary Teachers in your metro area before your salary negotiation.
Green Card Lecturer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Lecturer positions typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Lecturer roles qualify under EB-3 as skilled professionals when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree. If the role specifically requires a master's degree or higher and you hold an equivalent credential, your employer may file under EB-2 instead. The distinction matters because EB-2 often has shorter wait times for applicants from countries outside India and China.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Lecturer roles?
PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status requiring periodic renewal. Unlike H-1B, there is no annual lottery for EB-3 petitions, so your employer files the PERM application and I-140 petition without entering a random selection. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six months to over a year before the I-140 is even filed.
Which types of institutions are most likely to sponsor Lecturer green cards?
Research universities, public state universities, and large private colleges with established international faculty programs are the most active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsors for Lecturer roles. Community colleges and smaller liberal arts institutions sponsor less frequently and may lack the in-house immigration counsel needed to manage PERM filings efficiently.
How can I find Lecturer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Lecturer openings filtered by employment-based green card sponsorship history. Standard job boards don't surface PERM sponsorship data, so many applicants waste time applying to institutions that only offer H-1B or no immigration support. Migrate Mate pulls sponsorship signals from DOL and USCIS filings to show you which employers have actually sponsored similar roles.
What is the O*NET classification for Lecturer roles and why does it matter for PERM?
Lecturers typically fall under the Postsecondary Teachers category in O*NET, which classifies the occupation as Job Zone 5 requiring advanced education. This classification informs the DOL prevailing wage determination during PERM labor certification. Your employer's attorney will use the O*NET SOC code to select the correct wage level, which directly affects your offered salary and the PERM filing's compliance with DOL rules.