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Assistant Teaching Professor, Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Michigan Technological University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics (ME-EM) invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor position. We seek candidates with expertise in mechanical engineering in general and particularly in dynamic systems, noise control, digital signal processing, instrumentation, and industrial-based engineering experience to support senior design teams. 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/).
Professor of Practice, Chemical Engineering Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Michigan Technological University, Department of Chemical Engineering invites applications for the position of non-tenure-track professor of practice. Applicants for the position are required to have a Ph.D. degree in chemical engineering with industrial experience. 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/).
Director / Head Coach of Esports Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Director / Head Coach of Esports will be responsible for recruiting qualified students for competitive varsity level teams in a variety of game platforms, scheduling and coaching intercollegiate matches and tournaments, scheduling practice preparation, and scheduling the training lab/arena. The director/coach must demonstrate a vision for a collegiate esports program at Michigan Technological University.
Food Service Helper Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Perform in areas of food service to include food preparation and production, including customer service, equipment operation, and cashier duties.
Administrative Aide 7 Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Front line position for the Student Financial Services Center. Responsible for daily receipt and deposit of amounts received for the University. Perform customer service duties as it relates to student financial aid, cashiering, and billing. Exercise judgement relative to established department policies and procedures.
Senior Financial Aid Manager Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Senior Financial Aid Manager position requires a student-oriented, self-starting, critical thinker with a keen attention to detail. In addition to serving as a member of the Financial Aid team, this position will monitor and interpret best practices and legislative updates from state, federal, and other agencies and organizations. This position will make recommendations and advise the Director of Financial Aid as needed in order to ensure compliance within policies and procedures. This position will require applicants to have a genuine interest in promoting student success.
Office Assistant 5 Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Support merchandising operations of the Campus Bookstore and University Images in merchandise sales and customer service.
Research Scientist Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Operation of and scientific support for the MTU cloud chamber facility.
Research Associate Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
“A Research Associate with a PhD degree will be recruited to do a blueberry biotech project that will be involved in fast propagation of blueberry plants, analysis of microRNAs in blueberry fruit development, and applications of the technologies into developing an agricultural biotech company. Experience in related fields will be considered as the first priority.”
Director, Pre-Health Programs Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
This position is responsible for campus-wide guidance and coordination of pre-health experiential learning and admissions preparation for graduate health professions programs.
Junior Analytical Chemist Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Prof. Lei Pan’s research team is looking for a motivated applicant with an analytical chemistry background. He/she will be operating various analytical equipment in a university analytical laboratory. He/she will also be working with research staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students to co-develop job safety assessment (JSAs), waste management plans (WMPs), and Spill Response Plans (SRPs), and receiving and shipping materials and chemicals. Prof. Pan’s research is funded by the Department of Energy, Department of Human Service and Health, National Science Foundation, other government agencies, and industry. Required Statement: 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/).
Research Scientist Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Research Scientist will work closely with the Aquatic Nitrogen Fixation Research Coordination Network leadership team to coordinate working group activities, participate in data syntheses and lead publications on group activities. The ANF-RCN is an NSF-funded project coordinated through a collaboration among Baylor University, Boston University, and Michigan Technological University and involving scientists from around the world studying nitrogen fixation along the freshwater-marine continuum. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with the flexibility to work independently and collaboratively and with strong organizational and leadership skills.
Research Coordinator Remote, Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Institute for computing and Cybersystems (ICC) at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) promotes collaborative, cross-disciplinary research and learning experiences in the areas of biocomputing and digital health, computing education, cyber-physical systems, cybersecurity, data sciences, human-centered computing, and scalable architectures and systems. The ICC institute includes more than 70 collaborative faculty and researchers from 14 disciplines within the College of Computing, the College of Engineering, College of Sciences and Arts, College of Business, and the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Sciences. ICC staff support seven centers operating under the ICC. The Institute is seeking to establish a second professional staff position to provide 1) comprehensive research development support (including pre- and post-award proposal development and management) to Institute members; 2) assist in day-to-day operations of the Institute; 3) provide administrative assistance to Institute leadership; and, 4) provide on-campus and external outreach to help foster Institute growth. This position will work closely with members of the Great Lakes Research Center’s administrative team to support ICC and University research growth. This position will work closely with members of the Great Lakes Research Center’s administrative team to support ICC and University research growth.
Administrative Aide 8 Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Provide administrative support to the chair, faculty and staff in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. Independently provide day-to-day front office management for the ECE Department. Responsible for processing accounting, finance and payroll transactions within the department. Plan and coordinate departmental functions, such as meetings, banquets, events, retreats
Research Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Professor Lei Pan in the Department of Chemical Engineering invites applications for a research assistant professor position to begin as early as May 2023. Applicants for the position are required to have earned doctorates in chemical engineering, mining engineering, metallurgical engineering, or a closely related field. Research areas and expertise are of interest, including mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, and CO2 mineralization.
Chief Information Security Officer Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
This person will be responsible for developing and delivering a security strategy. This environment consists of 1,400 employees, 36,000 network devices, and 800 servers. This candidate will be the primary security architect for technology. This position is in Houghton, MI and is a hybrid work position. Must be in-person in office frequently and can only live 2 hours max from campus.
Cook Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Responsible for the proper preparation and production coordination of all hot and cold menu items as assigned by supervisor.
Assistant Athletic Director - Business Operations Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Athletic Department is looking for a 12-month, full-time Assistant Athletic Director - Business Operations who would be responsible for managing the Michigan Technological University Department of Athletics and Recreation finances as well as communicating and partnering with the Director of Budget and Financial Planning on athletic and recreation areas as well as other assigned projects.
Associate Director of Operations Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Office of the Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion seeks a dynamic and collaborative associate director of operations. Within Michigan Technological University’s Office of the Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion (OVPDI), we are particularly interested in individuals with a commitment to inclusive excellence and a history of promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and sense of belonging (DEIS) in their work. We strongly encourage candidates to apply who can strengthen our commitment to DEIS as identified in Michigan Tech’s DEIS Strategic Planning Framework. The associate director works closely with leadership in OVPDI, along with partners across the University, to promote and publicize Michigan Tech’s DEIS efforts. As the associate director, you will report to the director of diversity and inclusion operations and be charged with the development and execution of all communications and marketing efforts as well as project management oversight and consultation in support of OVPDI’s overall strategic priorities. This person serves as the primary content strategist and writer for the unit across a range of publications and channels, with the ability to communicate effectively with core stakeholders including students, faculty, staff, prospective faculty and staff, donors, alumni, potential research sponsors and other professional/industrial/governmental/international stakeholders. As a newly established role, you will have the opportunity to build a flexible communications program from the ground up with an emphasis on a data-informed approach that will cultivate close ties between our office, University Marketing and Communications (UMC), and internal and external stakeholders.
Custodian Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Responsible for the performance of routine and special custodial duties in facilities and grounds as assigned. Work is performed in accordance with instructions and schedules provided, with results regularly inspected. Provide excellent customer service to a wide variety of internal and external customers.

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