Human Resources

Summary

The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering (CEGE) at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) invites applications and
nominations for a faculty position at the instructional track, assistant teaching
professor level with expertise in structural engineering. Michigan Tech CEGE is searching for outstanding candidates who can add to the existing teaching strengths in multiple 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/).

Responsibilities 

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses focusing on asynchronous, online courses. Advise coursework-only online students. Direct our online structural engineering M.S. and graduate certificate programs.

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

A Ph.D. in civil engineering, structural engineering, or closely related field and the ability to obtain PE and/or SE licensure within 3 years;
– OR –
A combination of M.S. in civil engineering, structural engineering, or closely related field and possession of PE and/or SE licensure.

Required Experience

Evidence of at least 2 years of industry structural analysis and design experience.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

Earned doctorate in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a closely related field.
Online and face-to-face teaching experience, at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in their area of expertise.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

Strong oral communication skills with experience in public speaking and strong professional written communication skills.

Expertise in civil-structural engineering.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

The ability to teach asynchronous online engineering courses in structural engineering topic areas.
The ability to develop new courses at the graduate level in structural engineering topics.
Competence with commercial structural analysis and design software.
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)

Applications will be accepted through December 31, 2024.

Applicants will need to upload the following documents:
● Curriculum Vitae
● Cover Letter
● Teaching 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.