Assistant Teaching Professor, Structural Engineering

Michigan Technological University

United States, Michigan, Houghton

1400 Townsend Drive (Show on map)

May 07, 2025

Summary	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. 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 learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities	Teach undergraduate and graduate courses focusing on asynchronous, online courses. Advise coursework-only online students. Direct our online structural engineering M.S. and graduate certificate programs. 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	A Ph.D. in civil engineering, structural engineering, or closely related field and the ability to obtain PE and/or SE licensure within 3 years; - OR - A combination of M.S. in civil engineering, structural engineering, or closely related field and possession of PE and/or SE licensure.
Required Experience	Evidence of at least 2 years of industry structural analysis and design experience.
Desirable Education and/or Experience	Earned doctorate in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a closely related field. Online and face-to-face teaching experience, at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in their area of expertise.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities	Strong oral communication skills with experience in public speaking and strong professional written communication skills. Expertise in civil-structural engineering.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities	The ability to teach asynchronous online engineering courses in structural engineering topic areas. The ability to develop new courses at the graduate level in structural engineering topics. Competence with commercial structural analysis and design software. Demonstrated success in working with people 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.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)	1
FLSA Status	Exempt
Appointment Term	9 months
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Pay Rate/Salary
Title of Position Supervisor	Department Chair
Posting Type	Internal & External
Dependent on Funding	No
Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)	Applications will be accepted through December 31, 2024. Applicants will need to upload the following documents: * Curriculum Vitae * Cover Letter * Teaching statement 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.
Additional Information	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.

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