Human Resources

Summary

Michigan Technological University’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) invites applications for an instructional track Assistant Teaching Professor position. We seek candidates with expertise in mechanical and aerospace engineering in controls, systems engineering, aeronautical and astronautical technologies, as well as general knowledge in mechanical and aerospace engineering topics. This candidate will be expected to help with advising industry-funded senior design projects.

Michigan Tech attracts world-class faculty and staff who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a sense of belonging and contributing to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply https://www.mtu.edu/belonging/

Responsibilities 

Teach undergraduate and graduate mechanical and aerospace engineering courses. Department duties may include service on committees, conducting outreach activities, and assisting with department assessment responsibilities.

Help with advising industry-funded senior design projects.

Employees are asked to integrate safety practices into daily activities and commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field.

Required Experience

Classroom teaching experience.

Expertise in mechanical and/or aerospace engineering or a closely related field.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

Teaching mechanical and/or aerospace engineering courses on a variety of topics.

Experience developing and/or teaching controls topics.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

Ability to teach a range of mechanical and/or aerospace engineering topics.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints. 

Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

The work environment is that of a typical office and/or classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:

• Employee Safety Overview

• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training

• Annual Data Security Training 

• Annual Title IX Training

Background Check:

Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Other Conditions of Employment:

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. This is not an E-Verified Position.

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FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

9 months

Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications

Title of Position Supervisor

Department Chair

Posting Type

Dependent on Funding

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

Applicants will need to upload the following documents:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Teaching Philosophy Statement

We strongly encourage applicants to address the required and desired qualifications in their cover letter along with an explanation of how they will contribute to the Vision and Mission of Michigan Tech.

For full consideration, complete application packages should be received by October 15, 2024; however, applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Additional Information

The MAE Department and Michigan Tech encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. Our undergraduate mechanical engineering program is well recognized by both industry and academia and our graduate program is ranked 70th among doctoral-granting ME programs by the U.S. NEWS Best undergraduate and graduate programs. We are planning to launch a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering in the Fall of 2025, soon to be followed by a graduate Aerospace program.

Michigan Technological University, one of the four major research universities in the State of Michigan, is located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula adjacent to Lake Superior. The community offers a small-town environment with outstanding four-season recreational opportunities. Michigan Tech is located in Houghton, MI on the south shore of Lake Superior.

Applications from women and BIPOC scholars are highly encouraged by both the department and the institution. Michigan Tech is building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from all individuals.

Michigan Tech is proud to be an ADVANCE Institution that has thrice received National Science Foundation support to increase diversity, inclusion, and the participation and advancement of women and underrepresented individuals in STEM.

Michigan Tech recognizes the importance of supporting faculty members’ partners; candidates selected for on-campus interviews will be invited to bring a guest.