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Montana Technological University - Butte, MT
posted 7 days ago
About the position
Montana Technological University is seeking an Assistant Professor in the Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Department. The successful candidate will teach a broad range of materials-related undergraduate and graduate courses, including core and elective courses in the Materials Science Ph.D. program. The position also involves establishing and conducting a program of original, externally funded research, advising students, and adhering to faculty policies and guidelines. Applications received by October 1, 2024, will be guaranteed full review and consideration.
Responsibilities
- Teach a broad range of materials-related undergraduate and graduate courses in the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (M&ME) Department.
- Teach core and elective courses in the Materials Science Ph.D. program.
- Establish and conduct a program of original, externally funded research.
- Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
- Adhere to faculty policies and guidelines published in the MTU Faculty and Staff Handbook and the M&ME Department Standards.
Requirements
- An earned Ph.D. in materials science, materials engineering, or a closely related science or engineering at the time of appointment.
- A documented record of professional experience and growth in interdisciplinary materials science and engineering.
- Demonstrated ability for conception, execution, and completion of materials-related research at the Ph.D. level.
- Demonstrated ability to oversee, instruct, advise, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in their academic courses and research activities.
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills demonstrated by a record of formal lectures, presentations, and publications.
Nice-to-haves
- An undergraduate degree from an ABET-accredited program in materials engineering or other relevant discipline.
- Post-doctoral research and/or industrial experience in a materials-related field.
- Ability to obtain a professional engineering license.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance.
- Mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution.
- Partial tuition waiver.
- Wellness program.
- Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
- 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees.
- 11 Holidays per year.
- 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start.
- Generous sick leave policy.
- 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included).
- Life and Disability Insurance.
- Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees.
- Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program.
- Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees.
- Possible remote work days with supervisor approval.
