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

Northern Michigan University; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Michigan University invites applications for a Three Year Term Assistant Professor or Instructor in Electrical Engineering Technology. This campus-based role will start in Fall 2027 and emphasizes teaching undergraduate courses and labs in power systems, industrial machinery, and motor controls.

The position requires a terminal degree (PhD or MS with PE) or MS with significant professional experience, with preference for licensure/certifications.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (PhD or MS with PE License) in electrical engineering or related field or MS with 5 years of relevant work experience and/or P.E. License for rank of Assistant Professor
• Bachelor's Degree with significant work in the power industry for rank of Special Instructor
• 4+ years of hands-on industrial/engineering experience

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate engineering technology courses and labs in multiple instructional modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, online)
• Teach courses in power systems, industrial machinery, and motor controls
• Develop and maintain industry relationships and participate in service and leadership for the department and campus
• Support program assessment and ABET accreditation activities
• Mentor and advise students and contribute to curriculum development

Skills

Undergrad teaching

Engineering concepts

Verbal and written communication

Student mentoring

Teaching excellence

Research and scholarship

Service commitment

Industry contacts

Program review and accreditation

General duties and flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD

Job description

Position Title: Electrical Engineering Technology/Assistant Professor 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

Brief Statement of Duties:The Department of Engineering Technology at Northern Michigan University invites applications for one Three Year Term Assistant Professor or Instructor to teach undergraduate courses and labs in the Electrical Engineering Technology programs. We are seeking to fill a position that specifically teaches courses in power systems, industrial machinery, and motor controls. However, outstanding candidates with industrial engineering experience and expertise in other fields of electrical engineering, computer engineering, and/or industrial automation and control systems will also be considered. Additional duties include fostering and maintaining professional relationships with industry personnel, and active participation in service and leadership to the department, the campus, and the professional community.
To be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor, candidates must hold a terminal degree (Ph.D. or an M.S. with a P.E. license) in electrical engineering or a closely related field, or a Master’s degree accompanied by five years of recent, relevant professional experience.
To be hired at the rank of Special Instructor or Instructor, candidates must either possess a Master’s degree or have earned a Bachelor’s degree with significant professional experience. Preference will be given to candidates with professional licenses and certifications in related fields. This is a campus-based position that will start in Fall 2027. This position is not currently available for sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Degree Area: Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Related Field

Required Specialized Training/Certifications:
Required Education:
A terminal degree (PhD or MS with PE License) in electrical engineering or related field or MS with 5 years of relevant work experience and/or P.E. License for rank of Assistant Professor

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

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

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

• Demonstrate the ability to prepare and teach undergraduate engineering technology courses and labs using different modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, online)
• Demonstrate a strong grasp of engineering concepts
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit sufficient experience and maturity to advise and mentor students
• 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 for students by establishing and maintaining industry contacts
• Demonstrate a commitment to program review, assessment, and accreditation activities
• Willingness to perform other related duties as assigned to support the program and the department

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in engineering or engineering technology with a focus in electrical engineering or closely related field
• More than five years of verifiable industrial/engineering experience in the United States
• Experience specific to operation and testing of Power System Apparatus
• 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

Other

Contact Information: Deanna Pozega, Chair - [e-mail]

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.