LEO Lecturer - ENTR Perot Jain TechLab Electrification

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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 475.300 - Perot Jain Tech Lab Electrification during the Winter 2027 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 found here .

The Center for Entrepreneurship's courses exemplify experiential learning, demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset, and are open to all U-M students.

The person in this position will be appointed to co-teach ENTR 475.300:
Perot Jain Tech Lab Electrification (3 credits) during the Winter 2027 term. The position is anticipated to continue with co-teaching ENTR 485.300:
Perot Jain Tech Lab Electrification (3 credits) during the Fall 2027 term. Together, these courses comprise a two-course (6-credit) sequence.

Perot Jain Tech Lab 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 who want to tackle industry challenges through technical projects, providing mentorship and immersive interaction with high-growth ventures.

The program aims to develop a talent pipeline for the growing EV industry by connecting students with company sponsors and leveraging the University of Michigan's regional access to the automotive and transportation industry's legacy.

In Semester 1, student project teams collaborate with sourced startups advancing emerging technologies to develop core skills for future leadership roles (leading technical execution, applying project management, and aligning product development with business strategies). Instructors will teach how to:

• Align Technical Vision with Startup Strategy: Guide students to understand how strategic technical decisions directly drive a startup's mission, growth, and competitive edge.
• Apply Project Management
  
  Skills:
  
  Teach tools and techniques for planning, executing, and adapting technical projects within fast-paced startup environments.
• Facilitate Effective Communication: Mentor students on collaborating and communicating clearly with startup leadership and cross-functional teams to achieve target outcomes.
• Analyze Market & Technology Trends: Help students evaluate market shifts and emerging technologies to shape…