Human Resources

Job Description Summary

Michigan Technological University, Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics invites applications for the position of Professor at all ranks, multiple hires are expected. Applicants with the required education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and accomplishments commensurate with a higher rank will also be considered for an appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

Applicants for the position are required to have earned doctorates in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field. All research areas are of interest, including space technology, electric vehicles, NVH, aerospace technology, composites, systems engineering, 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/diversity-inclusion/).

Our undergraduate ME program is ranked 35th and our graduate program is ranked 80th among doctoral granting ME programs by the US News and World Report. The National Science Foundation (NSF) ranks Mechanical Engineering in Research Expenditures at Michigan Tech #15th in FY2021(latest rankings) with $22.845 Million among all Mechanical Engineering programs in the U.S. Our department is 9th in undergraduate enrollment, 10th in MSME enrollment, and 17th in Ph.D. enrollment (latest College Factual data).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

Teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses effectively
Mentoring and advising undergraduate and graduate students
Develop externally funded research programs in your area of interest
Publish research results in conference and peer-reviewed journal publications.
Secure internal and external research funding to support graduate students and your research program.
Successfully work with diverse individuals
Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work and adhere to applicable safety protocols.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)

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

Required Experience (minimum requirements)

Applicants must have 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 (minimum requirements)

Knowledge in research areas of interest, including space technology, electric vehicles, NVH, aerospace technology, composites, systems engineering, 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 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)

For full consideration, complete application packages should be received by November 15th, 2023; however, applications will continue to be considered until the positions are filled.

Applicants will need to upload the following documents:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Teaching statement
• Research 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.

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.