Michigan Technological University
Assistant Teaching Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan, United States, 49931
Assistant Teaching Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Job No:
25296
Department:
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Work Type:
Faculty
Location:
Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time:
Full Time
Categories:
Engineering, Sciences
Applications Close:
31 January 2026
Summary The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Michigan Technological University invites applications for an instructional track faculty position to begin in the fall semester of 2026. Primary consideration will be for applicants at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, although applicants with the experience and accomplishments commensurate with a higher rank may be considered for an appointment at the rank of Associate Teaching Professor or Teaching Professor. The department seeks forward‑looking individuals skilled at translating new and exciting discoveries into effective graduate and undergraduate teaching in face‑to‑face classrooms and online courses. The position is non‑tenure‑track.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties
Develop strong educational programs.
Translate new and exciting discoveries into effective undergraduate and graduate teaching activities both face‑to‑face and online.
Participation in department and university committees.
Integrate safety practices into daily activities.
Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work, as well as University and ABET Assessment activities.
Ability to learn and leverage new teaching technologies.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures
An earned Ph.D. degree in electrical, computer or robotics engineering or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment.
OR
An earned MS degree in electrical, computer, or robotics engineering or a closely related discipline, and five years of industry experience.
Required Experience
Effective multidisciplinary communication.
Desirable Education and/or Experience
An earned Ph.D. degree in electrical, computer or robotics engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Experience teaching courses in electrical engineering, computer engineering, and/or robotics engineering.
Post‑doctoral research experience and training.
Demonstrated industrial‑related experience.
For those that hold a PhD, a minimum of 3 years of relevant industrial experience is preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
Ability to teach all levels of undergraduate courses and advanced offerings in their particular areas of interest and expertise.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, professional colleagues, and the general public.
Ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups.
Demonstrated ability to effectively teach electrical, robotics, or computer engineering.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
Interest and experience in areas include, but are not limited to:
Embedded Systems
Imaging and Machine Vision
Signals and Systems
Electronics
Electrophysics
Electromagnetics
Optics
Photonics
Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.
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
Employee Safety Overview
Anti‑Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
Annual Data Security Training
Annual Title IX Training
Background Check – Offers of employment are contingent on a completed background check.
Full‑Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%): 100%
FLSA Status: Exempt
Appointment Term: 9 months
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Posting Type Internal & External
Dependent on Funding No
Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable) Applicants must be submitted online at http://www.jobs.mtu.edu/postings/ and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching philosophy statement. Applicants will be asked to provide contact information for three reference providers. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications must be submitted by January 31, 2026.
For more information about the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, please visit https://www.mtu.edu/ece/.
Additional Information The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has about 740 undergraduate students, 135 graduate students, 24 faculty, and 7 staff, with aggressive goals for growth in coming years. The department has active research programs in image and signal processing, remote sensing, robotics, healthcare and biomedical devices, communications and sensor networks, electric energy systems, and photonics and electrophysics.
Electrical & Computer Engineering is one of nine departments in the College of Engineering. The Department offers three B.S. degree programs of Electrical, Computer, and Robotics Engineering in addition to M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs. Additional information about the department, college, and university can be accessed from http://www.mtu.edu/ece.
Michigan Tech, ranked an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, attracts world‑class faculty 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. Located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula adjacent to Lake Superior, the Houghton community offers a small‑town environment with outstanding four‑season recreational opportunities.
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.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech’s hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906‑487‑2280 or hr‑help@mtu.edu.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States on or before the effective date of their appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout their appointment.
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.
Contact Advertised: 15 Dec 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications Close: 31 January 2026
Michigan Technological University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex and gender. Michigan Tech also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Reports of misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and concerns about noncompliance should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. For a complete copy of the policy or more information, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office of Civil Rights (OCR).
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25296
Department:
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Work Type:
Faculty
Location:
Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time:
Full Time
Categories:
Engineering, Sciences
Applications Close:
31 January 2026
Summary The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Michigan Technological University invites applications for an instructional track faculty position to begin in the fall semester of 2026. Primary consideration will be for applicants at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, although applicants with the experience and accomplishments commensurate with a higher rank may be considered for an appointment at the rank of Associate Teaching Professor or Teaching Professor. The department seeks forward‑looking individuals skilled at translating new and exciting discoveries into effective graduate and undergraduate teaching in face‑to‑face classrooms and online courses. The position is non‑tenure‑track.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties
Develop strong educational programs.
Translate new and exciting discoveries into effective undergraduate and graduate teaching activities both face‑to‑face and online.
Participation in department and university committees.
Integrate safety practices into daily activities.
Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work, as well as University and ABET Assessment activities.
Ability to learn and leverage new teaching technologies.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures
An earned Ph.D. degree in electrical, computer or robotics engineering or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment.
OR
An earned MS degree in electrical, computer, or robotics engineering or a closely related discipline, and five years of industry experience.
Required Experience
Effective multidisciplinary communication.
Desirable Education and/or Experience
An earned Ph.D. degree in electrical, computer or robotics engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Experience teaching courses in electrical engineering, computer engineering, and/or robotics engineering.
Post‑doctoral research experience and training.
Demonstrated industrial‑related experience.
For those that hold a PhD, a minimum of 3 years of relevant industrial experience is preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
Ability to teach all levels of undergraduate courses and advanced offerings in their particular areas of interest and expertise.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, professional colleagues, and the general public.
Ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups.
Demonstrated ability to effectively teach electrical, robotics, or computer engineering.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
Interest and experience in areas include, but are not limited to:
Embedded Systems
Imaging and Machine Vision
Signals and Systems
Electronics
Electrophysics
Electromagnetics
Optics
Photonics
Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.
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
Employee Safety Overview
Anti‑Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
Annual Data Security Training
Annual Title IX Training
Background Check – Offers of employment are contingent on a completed background check.
Full‑Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%): 100%
FLSA Status: Exempt
Appointment Term: 9 months
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Posting Type Internal & External
Dependent on Funding No
Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable) Applicants must be submitted online at http://www.jobs.mtu.edu/postings/ and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching philosophy statement. Applicants will be asked to provide contact information for three reference providers. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications must be submitted by January 31, 2026.
For more information about the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, please visit https://www.mtu.edu/ece/.
Additional Information The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has about 740 undergraduate students, 135 graduate students, 24 faculty, and 7 staff, with aggressive goals for growth in coming years. The department has active research programs in image and signal processing, remote sensing, robotics, healthcare and biomedical devices, communications and sensor networks, electric energy systems, and photonics and electrophysics.
Electrical & Computer Engineering is one of nine departments in the College of Engineering. The Department offers three B.S. degree programs of Electrical, Computer, and Robotics Engineering in addition to M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs. Additional information about the department, college, and university can be accessed from http://www.mtu.edu/ece.
Michigan Tech, ranked an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, attracts world‑class faculty 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. Located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula adjacent to Lake Superior, the Houghton community offers a small‑town environment with outstanding four‑season recreational opportunities.
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.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech’s hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906‑487‑2280 or hr‑help@mtu.edu.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States on or before the effective date of their appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout their appointment.
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.
Contact Advertised: 15 Dec 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications Close: 31 January 2026
Michigan Technological University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex and gender. Michigan Tech also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Reports of misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and concerns about noncompliance should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. For a complete copy of the policy or more information, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office of Civil Rights (OCR).
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