Electrical Engineering Technology/Assistant Professor or Instructor/Three Year Term

Northern Michigan University; Lakewood (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Michigan University invites applications for a Three Year Term Assistant Professor or Instructor to teach undergraduate courses and labs in Electrical Engineering Technology. The position emphasizes power systems, industrial machinery, and motor controls, with consideration for candidates in related electrical/industrial fields.

Ranked as Assistant Professor or Special Instructor, the role starts Fall 2027 and requires collaboration with industry partners, service, and program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical/electronics engineering or related field.
• Terminal degree (PhD) or MS with PE License, or MS with 5 years relevant experience for Assistant Professor rank.
• Master's degree or Bachelor’s with significant professional experience for Special Instructor rank.
• Minimum of 4+ years of hands-on industrial/engineering experience.
• Ability to teach undergraduate engineering technology courses and labs across modalities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to teaching, research/scholarship, service, and industry relationships.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses and labs in Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Teach courses in power systems, industrial machinery, and motor controls.
• Develop industry partnerships and internships for students.
• Engage in service and leadership for the department, campus, and profession.
• Support program assessment and ABET accreditation activities.

Skills

Teaching ability

Verbal and written communication

Student mentoring

Teaching excellence

Industry connections

Program assessment

ABET accreditation experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Professional Engineer License (PE)

Job description

Position Title:

Electrical Engineering Technology/AssistantProfessor or Instructor/Three Year Term

Department:

Engineering Technology

Term of Assignment:

Three Year Term

Term End Date, If Applicable:

May 7, 2030

FLSA Status:

Exempt = not eligible for overtime

Salary:

Competitive

Travel:

Less than 10%

Brief Statement of Duties:

The Department of EngineeringTechnology at Northern Michigan University invites applications forone Three Year Term Assistant Professor or Instructor to teachundergraduate courses and labs in the Electrical EngineeringTechnology programs. We are seeking to fill a position thatspecifically teaches courses in power systems, industrialmachinery, and motor controls. However, outstanding candidates withindustrial engineering experience and expertise in other fields ofelectrical engineering, computer engineering, and/or industrialautomation and control systems will also be considered. Additionalduties include fostering and maintaining professional relationshipswith industry personnel, and active participation in service andleadership to the department, the campus, and the professionalcommunity.

To be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor, candidates musthold a terminal degree (Ph.D. or an M.S. with a P.E. license) inelectrical engineering or a closely related field, or aMaster’s degree accompanied by five years of recent, relevantprofessional experience.

To be hired at the rank of Special Instructor or Instructor,candidates must either possess a Master’s degree or have earned aBachelor’s degree with significant professional experience. Preference will be given to candidates with professional licensesand certifications in related fields. This is a campus-basedposition that will start in Fall 2027. This position is notcurrently available for sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Degree Area:

Electrical/Electronics Engineeringor Related Field

Required Specialized Training/Certifications:

Required Education:

A terminal degree (PhD or MS with PE License) in electricalengineering or related field or MS with 5 years of relevant workexperience and/or P.E. License for rank of AssistantProfessor

Bachelor's Degree with significant work in the power industry forrank of Special Instructor

Required Minimum Work Experience:

Minimum Work Experience: 4or more years of hands-on industrial/engineering experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required forSatisfactory Performance of the Position Duties:

• Demonstrate the ability to prepare and teach undergraduateengineering technology courses and labs using different modalities(face-to-face, hybrid, online)


• Demonstrate a strong grasp of engineering concepts


• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communicationskills


• Exhibit sufficient experience and maturity to advise and mentorstudents


• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence


• Demonstrate a commitment to research/scholarship excellence


• Demonstrate a commitment to service excellence


• Play an active role in facilitating job opportunities forstudents by establishing and maintaining industry contacts


• Demonstrate a commitment to program review, assessment, andaccreditation activities


• Willingness to perform other related duties as assigned tosupport the program and the department

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Terminal degree in engineering or engineering technology with afocus in electrical engineering or closely related field


• More than five years of verifiable industrial/engineeringexperience in the United States


• Experience specific to operation and testing of Power SystemApparatus


• Industrial experience with motors, drives, and controls


• University teaching experience


• Experience in grant writing


• Professional licenses and certifications


• Experience in curriculum development and improvement


• Experience in program review and accreditation such as ABET


• Strong publication record


• Experience in online teaching

Contact Information:

Deanna Pozega, Chair [e-mail]

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.