Description

The College of Innovation and Technology offers undergraduate programs in Energy Technology with closely related graduate and undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering. Candidates must possess the ability to be versatile across Energy Systems and related Mechanical Engineering programming such as energy systems, energy transfer optimization, and thermodynamics and their applications. Faculty develop experiential learning environments and provide mentorship to students through a combination of course-work and faculty-led research projects. Current research areas include energy systems, power electronics, and thermal management.

The College continues to develop strong ties with regional industries leading to applied research and experiential learning opportunities. Startup packages for the successful candidates include generous funding.

CIT is growing and in the midst of a significant faculty hiring initiative, seeking to fill 25 new positions across three Divisions.

The Department of Technology in the College of Innovation & Technology (CIT) at the University of Michigan-Flint invites applications for one or more tenure-track positions with expertise in any of the subdomains:

• Chemical Sustainability
• Energy Conversion and Storage
• Energy Systems
• Energy and Heat Transfer
• Renewable Energy
• Sustainable Energy
• Thermofluid Dynamics

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Applicants of all ranks require an earned doctorate in Energy, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely-related field by the appointment date. Please indicate your area of expertise in your cover letter. Candidates must show exceptional promise in both research and teaching and are expected to have an appreciation of and commitment to working with faculty and student body. Applicants for tenured Associate and Full Professor must have academic experience demonstrating excellent teaching in experiential settings and a strong scholarship record, with potential for successful grant writing.

1. Ph.D. in Energy, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely-related field by the appointment date

2. Record of teaching excellence in face-to-face, online, and experiential settings commensurate with desired rank

3. Record of research and scholarly publications commensurate with desired rank

4. Commitment to working with all parties within the university

5. Record of external funding proposals commensurate with desired rank

6. Record of leadership and mentorship commensurate with desired rank

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin June 1, 2025. Full consideration will be given to applications received by that date and applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled. The University of Michigan-Flint is a regional public university and one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan. The College of Innovation & Technology is experiencing significant growth and is well positioned to expand and serve a population of students from the region and beyond.

How to Apply

Materials are only being accepted via Interfolio. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, names/contact information for three references, a Teaching Statement and a Research Statement.

Appointment dates of August 20, 2025, January 1, 2026 or August 20, 2026 are available. For full consideration, applications must be received by September 15, 2025.

Additional Information Contact

For more information or questions regarding this job posting, please reach out to Heather LeSage, Business Administrator for the College of Innovation & Technology at heathles@umich.edu .

Why Work for UM-Flint

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.

Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier .

UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/tuition-support-for-dependents/

Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/chancellor/leadership-mission-vision/

Mode of Work

Hybrid:

The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

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 here .

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of 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 seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.