Human Resources

Job Description Summary

The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) invites applications and nominations for a faculty position at the instructional track, assistant teaching professor level. Michigan Tech BME is searching for outstanding candidates who can add to the existing teaching strengths in multiple teaching and research areas.

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/).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

Teach undergraduate core courses in experimental laboratory techniques, biomaterials, and/or biomechanics, or other BME core courses, as well as help supervise senior design projects

Teach graduate level courses in area of expertise. Must be willing and able to 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 (minimum requirements)

Earned doctorate in biomedical engineering or a closely related field.

Required Experience (minimum requirements)

Teaching experience in experimental laboratory techniques, biomaterials, and/or biomechanics, or other BME core courses.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

We desire applicants with face-to-face and online teaching experience, teaching experience at the graduate level in their area of expertise, and an interest and ability to conduct research.

Teaching at the graduate level in the applicant's area of expertise.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements)

Broad knowledge of the field of Biomedical Engineering

Excellent written/oral communication skills

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

An interest and ability to conduct research.

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.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

9 months

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Pay Rate/Salary

Salary and benefits are competitive, and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Teaching statement that summarizes their teaching philosophy and provides a description of their teaching experience.

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.

Applications must be received by December 1, 2023, for full consideration. The anticipated start date is no later than August 2024. 

Additional Information

The Michigan Tech Department of Biomedical Engineering offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Biomedical Engineering. For more information, potential applicants are encouraged to visit our website at http://www.mtu.edu/biomedical/.

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/.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer, that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.