Human Resources

Summary

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Michigan Technological University seeks applicants for multiple Professor positions. Applicants with the required education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and accomplishments commensurate with a higher rank will also be considered for an appointment as associate or full professor. Applicants for the position are required to have earned doctorates in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field. All research areas are of interest, including space robotics, controls with aerospace applications, hypersonics, experimental mechanics, aircraft and ground vehicle electric propulsion, aerospace systems engineering, spacecraft thermal systems, NVH, and more.

Successful candidates will be expected to develop externally funded research programs in their areas of interest while fostering collaboration with other faculty, engage in both undergraduate and graduate teaching at a high level, and contribute to professional service.

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 

Develop externally funded research programs in your area of interest. Secure internal and external research funding to support graduate students and your research program.

Publish research results in conference and peer-reviewed journal publications.

Engage in both undergraduate and graduate teaching at a high level.

Successfully work with diverse individuals.

Foster collaboration with other faculty.

Contribute to both internal and external professional service.

Integrate safety practices into daily activities and commit to learning and applying continuous improvement strategies to everyday work.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

Applicants for the position are required to have an earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field.

Required Experience

Experience in Engineering or science research resulting in scholarly publications and must demonstrate through experience, familiarity with financial/funding resources, and opportunities available to faculty utilized by U.S. Academic Institutions.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, and advise graduate students.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

Knowledge in any of the following research areas:  space robotics, controls with aerospace applications, hypersonics, experimental mechanics, aircraft and ground vehicle electric propulsion, aerospace systems engineering, spacecraft thermal systems, NVH, and more

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 selected candidate must meet all job requirements and ensure eligibility to work in the United States by the effective date of appointment.

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FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

9 months

Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

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. Research statement
  4. Teaching 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

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.

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. Additional details on our Partner Engagement Program can be found at https://www.mtu.edu/provost/programs/partner-engagement/.