Assistant Teaching Professor, Biomedical Engineering
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Department: Biomedical Engineering
Work Type: Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Categories: Engineering, Biomedical
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 research and 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 core courses in experimental laboratory techniques, biomaterials, and/or biomechanics, or other BME core courses, as well as help supervise senior design projects.
Conduct research.
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
Earned doctorate in biomedical engineering or a closely related field.
Required Experience
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
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
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
Annual Data Security Training
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 selected candidate must meet all job requirements and ensure eligibility to work in the United States by the effective date of appointment.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)
1
FLSA Status
Exempt
Appointment Term
9 months
Shift
Title of Position Supervisor
Posting Type
Posting Type
Internal & External
Dependent on Funding
Dependent on Funding
No
Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)
Applicants will need to upload the following documents:
● Curriculum Vitae
● Cover Letter
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.
The anticipated start date is January 2025 but not later than August of 2025. The posting will remain open until filled.
Additional Information
The Michigan Tech Department of Biomedical Engineering offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Biomedical Engineering. For more information, potential applicants are encouraged to visit our website.
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.
Advertised: 19 Aug 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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