Human Resources

Summary

The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department of Michigan Technological University is seeking a dedicated and skilled Laboratory and Academic Specialist to manage and enhance our laboratory courses. This role is crucial for providing students with hands-on experience, maintaining cutting-edge equipment, and contributing to the development of our practical curriculum. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and a passion for teaching and laboratory innovation.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

● Design, develop, and implement new laboratory experiments and course materials for Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) laboratory courses, encompassing both on-campus and online/remote lab components, to ensure alignment with curriculum objectives and industry standards.
● Deliver engaging and practical instruction for multiple sections of ECE laboratory courses, guiding students through practical exercises and reinforcing theoretical concepts. This includes facilitating both in-person and remote lab experiences.
● Provide hands-on support and technical guidance to students during laboratory sessions, troubleshooting equipment, and assisting with experimental procedures, whether in a physical lab or a virtual/remote environment.
● Manage, maintain, and upgrade ECE laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and software to ensure optimal functionality, safety, and readiness for instructional use, including resources and platforms for online/remote lab delivery.
● Oversee inventory of laboratory supplies and components, initiating procurement as needed.
● Develop and enforce laboratory safety protocols and procedures for both on-campus and online/remote lab settings.
● Assist the department Chair and/or the curriculum committee in maintaining
documentation in support of college (ABET) and university (Higher Learning Council) accreditation activities and in the preparation of the associated self-study reports.
● Assess student performance in laboratory settings, providing constructive feedback on technical skills and understanding.
● Coordinate and administer the curriculum proposal process (binder process) with the department chair.
● Serve as liaison and host for prospective student inquiries and visits.
● Collaborate with ECE faculty to integrate laboratory activities with lecture content and contribute to continuous course improvement.
● Provide assistance with undergraduate advising activities as required.
● Develop and deliver departmental outreach activities.
● To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The required qualifications listed are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
● Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

● Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
● Demonstrated experience in a laboratory setting, including equipment operation, maintenance, and experimental design for both physical and virtual/remote environments.
● Strong understanding of fundamental ECE concepts and practical applications.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively instruct and assist students in both on-campus and online formats.
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Required Experience

One year of experience in industry or academia in an ECE-related position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

● Experience with standard ECE laboratory software (e.g., MATLAB, LTSpice, LabVIEW, FPGA design tools) and platforms for online lab delivery (e.g., virtual labs, remote access systems).
● Prior teaching or instructional experience at the university level, including experience with online or hybrid course delivery.
● Familiarity with curriculum development and assessment practices for both traditional and online lab courses.
● Experience with safety protocols and best practices in a laboratory environment.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

● Demonstrated ability to work with faculty members to develop and deliver course material in lectures, laboratories, and online.
● Demonstrated ability to succeed in recruitment activities, for example, summer youth programs.
● Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality online course material.
● Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with people with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.

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.

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FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Rate/Salary

The minimum salary for this position is $70,000 . The final salary will depend on experience and qualifications.

Title of Position Supervisor

Department Chair

Posting Type

Dependent on Funding