Engineering Technology, Tenure-Track Faculty

Job Title

Engineering Technology, Tenure-Track Faculty

Department

Engineering Technology

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

Salary and rank commensurate with education and experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Engineering Technology at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#105180) at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2024.

The successful candidate will have the ability, interest, and commitment to excel in teaching, research, and public service and will be expected to

• Develop and teach graduate and undergraduate courses (lecture and laboratory) in digital systems design, automation & controls, microcontrollers, robotics, mechatronic systems, automation & controls, and other related subjects.

• Supervise graduate and undergraduate research and capstone design projects.

• Pursue scholarly activities, including developing an externally funded research program and publishing peer-reviewed journal articles. A startup package will allow the successful candidate to bootstrap research activities in their first two years.

• Engage in academic mentoring.

• Engage local industry through outreach events, on-campus career fairs, professional meetings, etc.

• Assist in program assessments and executing the department's continuous improvement plan.

• Participate in appropriate professional services, activities, organizations, and public service.

Required Education

A terminal degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.

Other Desirables

Applicants with industrial experience, an established teaching and research record at the college level, and those with a PE license will receive special consideration.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.

Special Instruction to Applicants

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Mina Mohebbi at Mina.Mohebbi@mtsu.edu.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Sick Leave

• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty

• 13 paid University holidays

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Retirement plans

• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans

• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you must provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: 11/09/2023