| Job Description Summary | The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering (CEGE) at Michigan Technological University invites applications for an instructional track faculty position in transportation 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. 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 various transportation and transportation engineering/design topics, as well as help supervise senior design projects and assist in curriculum assessment and development. A typical teaching load is three courses per semester. The specific courses will depend on the transportation program needs and the selected individual’s background. Participation in transportation related research activities is encouraged.
Must be willing and able to contribute to Department, University, and external professional service activities, integrate safety practices into daily activities, and apply continuous improvement strategies to everyday work. |
| Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements) | A university degree (B.S., M.S., or Ph.D.) in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or a closely related field. Applicants with only a B.S. degree would be required to have considerable work experience in the transportation field or a Professional Engineering license. |
| Required Experience (minimum requirements) | Teaching or training experience in academia or industry. |
| Desirable Education and/or Experience | MS or PhD in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or closely related discipline. Professional Engineering license.
Teaching experience in transportation-related engineering courses including, but not limited to transportation engineering, traffic engineering, transportation planning, geometric design, senior design, railroad engineering, public transportation, airport planning and design, and transportation safety.
Skills and experience in computer-aided design (CAD), road/rail traffic simulation, and/or transportation planning software.
An interest and ability to conduct research. |
| Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements) | Ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate level
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong written and oral and presentation skills |
| Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities | Proficiency in CAD
A passion for teaching
A strong interest in undergraduate education
Versatility and experience in teaching foundational as well as more advanced undergraduate courses on transportation engineering
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 |
| Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%) | 1 |
| FLSA Status | Exempt |
| Appointment Term | 9 months |
| Shift | |
| Pay Rate/Salary | Commensurate with experience |
| Title of Position Supervisor | Department Chair |
| Posting Type | Internal & External |
| Dependent on Funding | No |
| Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable) | - Applications are to be submitted on-line at http://www.employment.mtu.edu/cw/en-us/job/##### tbd . Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of their teaching interests and philosophy, and a statement describing their research interests and future plans.
Applicants will be asked for the names of at least three professional references. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of the applications will begin immediately. |
| Additional Information | - The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering currently has 26 faculty members, 540 undergraduate students, and 110 graduate students. Externally-funded research is approximately $2.5M, and the Department is on a trajectory to double its graduate
enrollment over the next five years. The CEGE Department has many teaching and research labs with state-of-the-art facilities, as well as connections with industry, which provide instrumentation to support student education and research. Michigan Tech's graduates are eagerly sought by industry because of their hands-on training and rigorous coursework.
Michigan Technological University, one of the four major universities in the State of Michigan, is located in Houghton, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula adjacent to Lake Superior. The community offers a small-town environment with outstanding four-season recreational opportunities.
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.
Michigan Tech is an ADVANCE institution and has twice received National Science Foundation funds in support of efforts to increase diversity, inclusion, and the participation and advancement of women and underrepresented individuals in STEM.
Michigan Tech actively supports dual career partners to retain a quality workforce. Candidates are invited to bring a guest to an on-campus interview and we offer career exploration advice and assistance finding positions at the University and in the local community; https://www.mtu.edu/provost/programs/partner-engagement. |
