Human Resources

Summary

The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering (CEGE) at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) invites applications and nominations for a faculty position at the instructional track, assistant teaching professor level in the field of environmental engineering. Michigan Tech CEGE is searching for outstanding candidates who can add to the existing teaching strengths.

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/diversity-inclusion/).

Responsibilities 

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
Develop curriculum.
Support program assessment activities.
Contribute to Department, University, and external professional service activities.
Integrate safety practices into daily activities and commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

An MS degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, or a closely related field
– OR –
A BS in environmental engineering, civil engineering, or a closely related field, coupled with extensive industry experience.

Passed FE Exam, and have Professional Engineer Credentials or the potential for licensure soon after being hired.

Required Experience

Five (5) or more years of industry, consulting, or governmental agency experience.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

Educational experiences in environmental process engineering and environmental data collection and analysis.
Design experience in the area of environmental engineering.
Face-to-face and/or online teaching or training experience in their area of expertise.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

Broad expertise in environmental engineering.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

Demonstrated ability or potential to connect industry, consulting, or governmental agency experience to student projects.

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.

Communication, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills.

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

Title of Position Supervisor

Department Chair

Posting Type

Dependent on Funding

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

Review of applications will begin November 18, 2024.  For full consideration please apply before this date.  

Applicants will need to upload the following documents:
● Cover Letter
● Curriculum Vitae or resume
● 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.

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. (see https://www.mtu.edu/advance/).

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