Michigan Technological University invites applications for an assistant teaching professor/professor of
practice faculty position in the Department of Chemical Engineering. Applicants for the position are
required to have a Ph.D. and/or an M.S. with significant industrial experience in chemical engineering or
a closely related discipline (by start date). Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to
undergraduate education with a student-centric, learner-oriented, experiential approach to instruction
and mentoring, as well as developing innovative pedagogical methods.
Michigan Tech attracts internationally prominent faculty who enrich the educational experience of smart,
motivated, and adventurous students. The Department of Chemical Engineering currently has 14 faculty
members (11 tenure track and 3 instructional track), 296 undergraduate students, and 36 graduate
students. Externally-funded research has more than doubled in the past five years, and the Department is
experiencing growth in its undergraduate enrollment. The Department's Unit Operations Laboratory is
one of the best in the nation, with two pilot plants, numerous bench-scale processes, and a state-of-the-art
process operation and control facility. Michigan Tech's graduates are eagerly sought by industry because
of our emphasis on hands-on training and creative problem-solving.
Full details for the position, along with the link to the application submission system, can be found at
https://www.employment.mtu.edu/en-us/job/493830. Applicants must provide the following: (1) a cover
letter (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.),(2) a current curriculum vitae, and (3) a teaching and mentoring statement emphasizing interests
and teaching/mentoring philosophy that explores challenging and positioning all students for success.
Through documents 1-3, the ideal candidate will clearly convey their experience and passion regarding
the required and desired criteria in the position description. Applicants will be asked to provide the names
and contact information of at least three professional/academic references as part of the application
process.
