Michigan Technological University · 16 hours ago
Assistant Teaching Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
Michigan Technological University is an R1 technological research university founded in 1885 in Houghton. The Department of Engineering Fundamentals is seeking qualified candidates to inspire the next generation of engineering students through dynamic, project-based education.
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Responsibilities
Anticipated teaching needs include first-year engineering classes, with opportunities to teach other advanced courses in general engineering
Typical first-year topics include engineering problem solving, engineering design, computer programming, and solid modeling
First-year courses are taught in a flipped class format emphasizing active and collaborative learning
Although the primary duty will be teaching, there is an expectation of collaboration on STEM-education research and service
Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work and actively engage in university continuous improvement initiatives
Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work
Qualification
Required
master's degree in engineering (Ph.D. preferred), STEM Education, or related field
Prior teaching experience in active learning environments
strong interpersonal skills
demonstrated teaching ability
demonstrated ability to work with a variety of students, faculty, and community populations
Employee Safety Overview training
Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
Annual Data Security Training
Annual Title IX Training
Preferred
Previous teaching or curricular experience with first-year engineering students
Terminal degree in engineering, a related STEM field, or STEM education
Research in engineering education or a field that supports engagement of undergraduate engineering students
Ability to engage students in design challenges that incorporate the local environment and community resources
Advanced computer skills, particularly MATLAB or other programming languages
3-D modeling and CAD software skills
Experience in engineering design
Experience with microcontrollers, data acquisition and controls, and CAD software
Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with people from different backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for people with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints
Company
Michigan Technological University
Michigan Technological University is a public research university that offers educational research programs.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.59MKey Investors
"US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation"Michigan Office of Future Mobility and ElectrificationUS Department of Energy
2023-11-09Grant· $0.4M
2023-08-03Grant· $0.05M
2022-11-16Grant· $8.14M
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