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Ferris State University College of Business · 4 weeks ago

Assistant or Associate Professor - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Big Rapids, MI

Internship

Onsite

Intern, Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $85K/yr

5+ years exp

Ferris State University College of Business is seeking applications for a faculty position in Mechanical Engineering Technology. The role involves preparing and delivering courses, advising students, and developing curriculum within a tenured-track position.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Delivering courses in both a classroom and an online format

Preparing and delivering courses utilizing effective methods that ensure that all course outcomes are met

Internship coordination, recruiting students, developing industry relationships, developing curriculum, and working with student organizations

Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which may include advising students, orientation and registration of students, participation in University committees, keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance (ex. reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time)

Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically

Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives

Any other duties assigned within the position classification area

Qualification

Master's Degree in Mechanical EngineeringProfessional Engineers LicenseTeaching experienceMechanical systems knowledgePython programmingFEACAD simulationLabVIEW data acquisitionInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related engineering field OR Master's degree in any discipline and a Professional Engineers License plus a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or related engineering field

Five years full-time, continuous related industrial work experience

Minimum five years teaching experience to include an award of tenure for rank of Associate Professor

Working knowledge and demonstrated experience with mechanical systems and methods

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Ability to develop on-line teaching

Ability to work as a member of a team

Technically competent in the use of instrumentation, computers, and software appropriate to the discipline

Preferred

Interest and ability to teach hands-on labs, such as fluid mechanics, fluid power, statics & strength of materials, machine design, mechanical measurements, Python programming, FEA and CAD simulation, data acquisition with LabVIEW, senior capstone design

Related teaching experience

Professional engineering license

Ability to promote a program

Industrial experience with mechatronics (electro-mechanical) systems, robotics, automation and controls