Faculty Openings

Biomedical Engineering

Assistant Teaching Professor, Biomedical Engineering

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. Learn more about the assistant teaching professor position in Biomedical Engineering.

Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering

The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. Michigan Tech BME is searching for outstanding candidates who can add to the existing research and teaching strengths in multiple research areas. Learn more about the assistant professor position in Biomedical Engineering.

Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering

Assistant Professor, Environmental Engineering

The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering (CEGE) at Michigan Technological University invites applications and nominations for a faculty position at the assistant professor level in the field of environmental engineering. Michigan Tech CEGE seeks outstanding candidates who can add to the existing research and teaching strengths in multiple research areas. A faculty position at the associate or full professor level may be considered. The committee will start reviewing applications from November 18, 2024. The search will continue until the position is filled.

Assistant Teaching Professor, Environmental Engineering

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 in the field of environmental engineering. Michigan Tech CEGE is searching for outstanding candidates who can add to the existing teaching strengths.

Assistant Teaching Professor, Structural Engineering

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.

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Assistant Teaching Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Two positions. The department seeks forward-looking individuals who will develop vigorous research programs; who are skilled at translating new and exciting discoveries into effective graduate and undergraduate teaching in classrooms. Applications are accepted for the following focus areas—power electronics including electric vehicle applications, wide bandgap devices, or energy conversion applications; microelectronics including VLSI circuits, advanced circuits, RF circuits and systems, modern semiconductor devices, or microelectronic sensors and sensor systems; computer architecture, embedded systems, machine vision, or computer-human interface; and other cutting-edge areas in electrical, computer, and robotics engineering. Learn more about the assistant professor positions in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Two positions. The department seeks forward-looking individuals who are skilled at translating new and exciting discoveries into effective graduate and undergraduate teaching in both face-to-face classrooms and online courses. The position is non-tenure-track. Learn more about the assistant professor positions in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Geological and Mining and Engineering Sciences

Assistant Professor, Geological and Mining and Engineering Sciences  

The Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences (GMES) at Michigan Technological University is seeking an interdisciplinary scholar to develop a vibrant, externally funded research program in the broad area of geological engineering for geohydrology. Specific research areas of interest may include but are not limited to groundwater and contaminant hydrology, groundwater engineering, hydrodynamics modeling, surface or subsurface remediation, and geohazards.Learn more about the assistant professor position in Geological and Mining and Engineering Sciences.

Materials Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering

Michigan Technological University and the Materials Science and Engineering Department invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. Preferred applicants will have a degree in MSE or an equivalent materials-centric discipline. Applicants whose research focuses on contemporary approaches to traditional processing-structure-property relationships in materials are particularly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated record of professional contributions and the potential to continue and sustain a high-quality, peer-recognized teaching and research program.

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Four positions. All research areas are of interest, including space robotics, controls with aerospace applications, hypersonics, experimental mechanics, aircraft and ground vehicle electric propulsion, aerospace systems engineering, spacecraft thermal systems, NVH, and more. Learn more about the tenure-track assistant professor positions in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Assistant Teaching Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

We seek candidates with expertise in mechanical and aerospace engineering in controls, systems engineering, aeronautical and astronautical technologies, as well as general knowledge in mechanical and aerospace engineering topics. This candidate will be expected to help with advising industry-funded senior design projects. Learn more about the instructional-track assistant teaching professor position in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

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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.

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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