Require Assistant Teaching Professor, Biomedical Engineering in Houghton, MI
Posted 2025-03-14Job title: Assistant Teaching Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Company: Michigan Technological University
Job description: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.
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Job Description Summary
The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) invites applications and nominations for a faculty position at the instructional track, assistant teaching professor level. Michigan Tech BME is searching for outstanding candidates who can add to the existing teaching strengths in multiple teaching and 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 ( ).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
Teach undergraduate core courses in experimental laboratory techniques, biomaterials, and/or biomechanics, or other BME core courses, as well as help supervise senior design projects
Teach graduate level courses in area of expertise. Must be willing and able to 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 (minimum requirements)
Earned doctorate in biomedical engineering or a closely related field.
Required Experience (minimum requirements)
Teaching experience in experimental laboratory techniques, biomaterials, and/or biomechanics, or other BME core courses.
Desirable Education and/or Experience
We desire applicants with face-to-face and online teaching experience, teaching experience at the graduate level in their area of expertise, and an interest and ability to conduct research.
Teaching at the graduate level in the applicant's area of expertise.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements)
Broad knowledge of the field of Biomedical Engineering
Excellent written/oral communication skills
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
An interest and ability to conduct research.
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
Salary and benefits are competitive, and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Title of Position Supervisor
Department Chair
Posting Type Internal & External
Dependent on Funding False
Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)
Applicants will need to upload the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Teaching statement that summarizes their teaching philosophy and provides a description of their teaching experience.
applications must be received by November 1st, 2023 for full consideration. The anticipated start date is no later than August 2024.
Additional Information
The Michigan Tech offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Biomedical Engineering. For more information, potential applicants are encouraged to visit our website at http://www.mtu.edu/biomedical/.
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 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 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.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements)
Advertised: 11 Sep 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
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Location: Houghton, MI