Multiple Chair, Faculty, and Instructional-track Positions at Michigan Technological University!
Engineering and Computing
Located in the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan, we are in the process of significantly adding to our tenure-track and instructional faculty in both the College of Engineering and the College of Computing.
The College of Engineering and College of Computing at Michigan Tech are executing on our University's strategic plan to grow by 40% over the next 15 years with a focus on digital transformation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. We are building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and scholarship in a multicultural and inclusive environment, and we seek faculty members and academic leadership who share these values.
Partner Engagement
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. We actively support dual career partners to retain a quality workforce.
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Department of Applied Computing
Assistant Professor, Mechatronics
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our academic team as a Faculty Member in Mechatronics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechatronics, a passion for teaching, and a commitment to fostering the growth and development of students in this field. As a faculty member, you will be key in educating and inspiring the next generation of mechatronics professionals while contributing to research and curriculum development in this dynamic field. The successful applicant will demonstrate appropriate technical expertise and industrial experience to teach mechatronics-related courses and develop a research program in the Applied Computing (AC) and Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MMET) Departments.
Assistant Professor, Health Informatics
Michigan Technological University and the Department of Applied Computing’s MS in Health Informatics program invite applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants with the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and accomplishments commensurate with a higher rank may be considered for an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering
Assistant Teaching Professor, Transportation Engineering
The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering (CEGE) at Michigan Technological University invites applications for an instructional track faculty position in transportation engineering at the assistant teaching professor level. 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 teaching professor, teaching professor, or professor of practice. The successful candidate should be able to teach a variety of transportation and transportation engineering/design classes beginning in August 2024. The candidate may be expected to teach some other courses across CEGE curriculum as well.
Assistant Professor, Geotechnical Engineering
The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering (CEGE) at Michigan Technological University invites applications for an assistant professor tenure-track faculty position in the area of geotechnical engineering. Applicants for the position are required to have a doctorate in civil engineering or a closely related discipline. Successful candidates will demonstrate an interest in developing strong research and educational programs within CEGE, and in collaboration with other programs at the university and with industry. Priority research areas include but are not limited to, computational geotechnics, data-driven and AI modeling, soil-structure interactions, soil dynamics, natural hazards, and offshore geotechnics. Successful candidates will also be committed to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in civil engineering.
Assistant Professor, Structural Engineering
The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering at Michigan Technological University invites applications for an assistant professor tenure-track faculty position in the area of structural engineering. Applicants for the position are required to have a PhD in civil engineering or a closely related discipline. Priority research areas include structural asset management, structural rehabilitation, bridge design and management, and artificial intelligence (AI) enabled civil structural design.
Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
Assistant Professor
The Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences (GMES) at Michigan Technological University is inviting applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are seeking a scholar to develop a vibrant, externally funded research program in the broad area of engineering geology for geological and mining engineering. Applicants with experience and accomplishments commensurate with a higher rank may be considered for an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
Assistant Professor, Mechatronics
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our academic team as a Faculty Member in Mechatronics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechatronics, a passion for teaching, and a commitment to fostering the growth and development of students in this field. As a faculty member, you will be key in educating and inspiring the next generation of mechatronics professionals while contributing to research and curriculum development in this dynamic field. The successful applicant will demonstrate appropriate technical expertise and industrial experience to teach mechatronics-related courses and develop a research program in the Applied Computing (AC) and Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MMET) Departments.
Assistant Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
Michigan Technological University invites applications for an assistant professor tenure track position in the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology Department. Applicants with experience and accomplishments commensurate with a higher rank may be considered for an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
The successful applicants will demonstrate appropriate technical expertise and industrial experience to teach all courses in the MMET Department. This includes undergraduate/graduate courses in Mechanical Engineering Technology and graduate courses in Manufacturing Engineering. Candidates will have an active research agenda related to one or more of the focus areas of manufacturing, computer-aided engineering, or fluids and power systems.
Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
Assistant Professors
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.
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.
