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

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

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicant materials will
include a faculty application, cover letter, CV/Resume, unofficial
transcripts, and a teaching statement.

Contact Information: Deanna Pozega, Chair -
dpozega@nmu.edu

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.