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Michigan Technological University Assistant Teaching Professor, Transportation Engi in Houghton, Michigan
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Job Description Summary
The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering (CEGE) at Michigan Technological University invites applications for an instructional track faculty position in transportation engineering at the assistant teaching professor level. Applicants with the required education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and accomplishments commensurate with a higher rank will also be considered for an appointment at the rank of associate teaching professor, teaching professor, or professor of practice. The successful candidate should be able to teach a variety of transportation and transportation engineering/design classes beginning in August 2024. The candidate may be expected to teach some other courses across CEGE curriculum as well.
Michigan Tech attracts world-class faculty and staff who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a sense of belonging and contributing to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply ().
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
Teach undergraduate core courses in various transportation and transportation engineering/design topics, as well as help supervise senior design projects and assist in curriculum assessment and development. A typical teaching load is three courses per semester. The specific courses will depend on the transportation program needs and the selected individual's background. Participation in transportation related research activities is encouraged.
Must be willing and able to contribute to Department, University, and external professional service activities, integrate safety practices into daily activities, and apply continuous improvement strategies to everyday work.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)
A university degree (B.S., M.S., or Ph.D.) in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or a closely related field. Applicants with only a B.S. degree would be required to have considerable work experience in the transportation field or a Professional Engineering license.
Required Experience (minimum requirements)
Teaching or training experience in academia or industry.
Desirable Education and/or Experience
MS or PhD in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or closely related discipline.
Professional Engineering license.
Teaching experience in transportation-related engineering courses including, but not limited to transportation engineering, traffic engineering, transportation planning, geometric design, senior design, railroad engineering, public transportation, airport planning and design, and transportation safety.
Skills and experience in computer-aided design (CAD), road/rail traffic simulation, and/or transportation planning software.
An interest and ability to conduc