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LEO Lecturer I - ENTR 490.430: Perot Jain TechLab Electrification

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 Lecturer I position to co-teach ENTR 490.430 - Perot Jain TechLab Electrification during the Fall 2025 term. This is a part-time (15% effort), in-person position.

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 foundhere (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's courses are the epitome of experiential learning, demonstrative of entrepreneurial mindset, and open to all U-M students.

The person(s) in this position will be responsible for co-teaching ENTR 490.430: Perot Jain TechLab Electrification (3 credits) during the Fall 2025 term. This is a 3 credit course, and the second semester of a two-course (6 credit) sequence.

Perot Jain TechLab Electrification provides students with unique opportunities to experience entrepreneurship by working with startup companies that are building the future, specifically in the electrification of the transportation industry. PJTL Electrification pairs emerging transportation startups (Post-series A funding) with top-tier undergraduate and graduate students studying Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, and Data Analytics interested in tackling industry challenges defined by technical projects, with the goal of educating students through mentorship and immersive interaction with high-growth ventures. The program aims to develop a talent pipeline for the growing EV industry, connecting students and company sponsors, leveraging the University of Michigan's regional access to automotive and transportation industry legacies.

In this course, students complete an open-ended technical project related to EV-enabling technologies (assigned by a company in the EV industry), and as such gain experience in developing cutting-edge technology for an early-stage startup. Instructors will teach how to:

+ **Apply Product Management Practices.** Students will use product management tools and techniques to guide development, prioritize features, and align with user needs.

+ **Communicate Effectively.** Students will use strong communication and collaboration skills with startup sponsors and team members to deliver results.

+ **Demonstrate Commercialization Strategy.** Students will apply commercialization roadmapping to show how your product can move from development to market adoption.

+ **Understand Intellectual Property Strategies.** Students will interpret key steps in securing intellectual property and identify what aspects of value creation should be protected.

+ **Engage in Entrepreneurial Thinking.** Students will gain exposure to entrepreneurship and understand how startups solve real-world problems using innovation.

+ **Document Team Processes for Continuity.** Students will create a clear, structured manual outlining your team's development process to support future handoffs.

+ **Manage Uncertainty with Strategic Flexibility.** Students will recognize ambiguity as part of innovation, and apply adaptive planning methods to stay on track amid changing circumstances.

+ **Develop Professional & Team Skills.** Students will reflect on personal growth, show accountability, assume responsibility, and collaborate across disciplines to transition from student to professional.

+ **Evaluate Project Impact.** Students will measure value and strategic contribution, understand their potential impact on the sponsoring startup's goals and bottom line.

The course is scheduled for 14 weeks during the Fall 2025 term. Course faculty (co-instructors) will be responsible for preparing interactive course materials, weekly lecturing, holding office hours weekly, preparing class exercises, preparing and grading assessments, managing and grading class projects, and attending the CFE's Faculty Community Meetings.

Required Qualifications*

+ Master's degree in engineering or a relevant field (and/or equivalent combination of education and technical work experience)

+ Demonstrated and successful practice of the entrepreneurial process in the electric vehicle industry, directly advancing EV and EV enabling technologies

+ Demonstrated expertise in organizational management, program management, and the entrepreneurial process, from idea conception, technology development, and growing a team, to fundraising

+ Successful practice of entrepreneurship and new venture creation both at small and large scale within the EV ecosystem

+ Ability to learn conceptual frameworks quickly and apply them to practical student needs

+ Strong communication skills, including oral and visual presentations

+ Ability to establish credibility and rapport with students

+ Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate students in a classroom environment

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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Additional Information

Each co-instructor will hold a 15% effort (6 hours per week) appointment during the Fall 2025 term.

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.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

266646

Working Title

LEO Lecturer I - ENTR 490.430: Perot Jain TechLab Electrification

Job Title

LEO Lecturer I

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

College Engineering

Department

CFE Ctr for Entrepreneurship

Posting Begin/End Date

7/28/2025 - 8/07/2025

Career Interest

LEO - Lecturers