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Assistant Teaching Professor

Michigan Technological University

United States, Michigan, Houghton

1400 Townsend Drive (Show on map)

Sep 17, 2025

Summary	The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) invites applications and nominations for a faculty position at the assistant teaching professor level. We are seeking outstanding candidates who can add to our research and teaching strengths while inspiring the next generation of biomedical engineers. 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 learning environment based on respect for all and academic excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties	Teach undergraduate courses in experimental laboratory techniques, biomaterials, biomechanics, and/or other BME core courses. Supervise senior design projects and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Assume a leadership role in designing curricula for undergraduate bioengineering courses. Support the general teaching mission of the department through innovative pedagogy, curriculum development, and professional engagement. Conduct research as appropriate. Must be willing and able to contribute to Department, University, and external professional service activities. Integrate safety practices into daily activities and commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures	Earned doctorate in biomedical engineering or a closely related field.
Required Experience	Teaching experience in undergraduate engineering courses.
Desirable Education and/or Experience	We desire applicants with face-to-face and online undergraduate teaching experience, teaching experience at the graduate level in their area of expertise, and an interest and ability to conduct research.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities	Broad understanding of biomedical engineering undergraduate education including the ability to teach rigorous, engineering undergraduate courses.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities	An interest and ability to conduct research in area of specialization. Demonstrated success in working with people with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.
Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills
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	Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following four required pieces of training; additional training may be required by the department. Required University Training: * Employee Safety Overview * Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Training * Annual Data Security Training * Annual Title IX Training Background Check: Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed. Other Conditions of Employment: The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. This is not an E-Verified Position.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)	1
FLSA Status	Exempt
Appointment Term	9 months
Shift
Pay Rate/Salary
Title of Position Supervisor	Department Chair
Posting Type	Internal & External
Dependent on Funding	No
Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)	Applicants will need to upload the following documents: * Curriculum Vitae * Cover Letter * Teaching Statement 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. The anticipated start date is August of 2026. The posting will remain open until filled; review of applicants will begin immediately. Applications received before November 16 will receive full consideration.
Additional Information	The Michigan Tech Department of Biomedical Engineering offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Biomedical Engineering. For more information, potential applicants are encouraged to visit our website at http://www.mtu.edu/biomedical/. 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. The requirements listed 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.

Other Conditions of Employment:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your 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.

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.