What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teaching Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering position at Michigan Technological University?
Assistant Teaching Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Job No : 24271, 24272
Department : Electrical and Computer Engineering
Work Type : Faculty
Location : Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time : Full Time
Categories : Engineering
Summary
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering invites applications for two or more instructional track faculty positions at all levels to begin in the fall semester of 2025. Primary consideration will be for applicants at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, although applicants with the experience and accomplishments commensurate with a higher rank may be considered for an appointment at the rank of Associate Teaching Professor or Teaching Professor. The department seeks forward-looking individuals who are skilled at translating new and exciting discoveries into effective graduate and undergraduate teaching in both face-to-face classrooms and online courses. The position is non-tenure-track.
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 / belonging /
Responsibilities
- Develop strong educational programs.
- Translate new and exciting discoveries into effective undergraduate and graduate teaching activities both face-to-face and online.
- Participation in department and university committees.
- Integrate safety practices into daily activities.
- Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work and University and ABET Assessment activities.
- Ability to learn and leverage new teaching technologies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures
An earned Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or closely related areas; OR an earned MS degree in electrical, computer, or robotics engineering or a closely related discipline with at least five years of industry experience at the time of appointment.
Required Experience
Desirable Education and / or Experience
An earned Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or closely related areas with at least 3 years of relevant industry experience is preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and / or Abilities
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and / or Abilities
Computer Engineering
Reconfigurable Computing
Computer Architecture
Embedded Systems
Power Electronics and Energy Conversion
Robotics Engineering
Imaging and Machine Vision
Signals and Systems
Electronics
Electrophysics
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 :
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.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)
FLSA Status
Exempt
Appointment Term
9 months
Shift
Pay Rate / Salary
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
Title of Position Supervisor
Department Chair
Posting Type
Internal & External
Dependent on Funding
Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)
Applications must be submitted online at http : / / www.employment.mtu.edu / cw / en-us / job / 493698 and contain a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching philosophy statement. Applicants will be asked to provide contact information for three reference providers. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position or positions are filled. For full consideration, however, applications must be submitted by November 11, 2024.
Additional Information
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has about 720 undergraduate students, about 120 graduate students, 24 faculty, and 7 support staff, with aggressive goals for growth in coming years. The department has active research programs in image and signal processing, remote sensing, robotics, healthcare and biomedical devices, communications and sensor networks, electric energy systems, and photonics and electrophysics.
Electrical & Computer Engineering is one of nine departments in the College of Engineering. The Department offers three B.S. degree programs in Electrical, Computer, and Robotics Engineering in addition to M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs. Additional information about the department, college, and university can be accessed from our website http : / / www.mtu.edu / ece.
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.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.
If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech's hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures
Advertised : 20 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close :
