FACULTY POSITIONS:

Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics

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Non-tenure-track lecturer position: Michigan Technological University, Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics “MEEM” invites applications for a lecturer position.  Applications in all fields of mechanical engineering will be considered but the Department is particularly interested in a combined background in design, dynamic systems, and CAE.  The anticipated starting date is August of 2008. 

Basic functions and responsibilities include teaching undergraduate mechanical engineering courses, mentoring students in career matters, serving on committees, conducting outreach activities periodically, and assisting with department assessment.

Required qualifications are a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or closely related field or experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired, demonstrated excellent teaching ability, and demonstrated organizational skills.  It is also desired that the candidate have engineering design experience.

Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 
Michigan Tech is a state institution dedicated to both teaching and research, with an excellent reputation in engineering education and research. The ME-EM Department and Michigan Tech encourages minority and female applicants.

The ME-EM Department is committed to excellence in education and research (http://www.me.mtu.edu/abet/index.html) . Our department is ranked in the top 25 nationally based on research expenditures (NSF, FY2005) and on our undergraduate Program (2005 U.S. News & World Report)

Michigan Tech is located in Houghton in the heart of Upper Michigan’s scenic Keweenaw Peninsula. Lake Superior is just a few miles from campus and the surrounding area is perfect for all types of seasonal outdoor activities.

Applicants should submit a vita, teaching interest statement, names of three references, and experience with diversity issues, diverse students, or working in multicultural environments to:

William W. Predebon, Chair, Department of ME-EM,
Michigan Technological University,
1400 Townsend Drive,
Houghton, MI 49931-1295
(http://www.me.mtu.edu).

Only complete application packages are guaranteed full consideration. 

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer.