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Term Instructor or Assistant Professor in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Employer
University of Minnesota Duluth Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
Location
Duluth, Minnesota
Salary
competitive
Date posted
Sep 27, 2022

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The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Minnesota Duluth invites applications for two full-time Instructors (job code 9404) or Assistant Professors (job code 9403) for the Spring 2023 term.  This is a limited, non-tenure track appointment for one year, although with possible extensions as needed by the department.  Although other areas may be considered, the current preferred areas of teaching are in system dynamics and controls, kinematics and mechatronics, and engineering design.  We are committed to attracting diverse candidates; we believe that diversity benefits the engineering profession as well as enriches the classroom and other student experiences at the University.

 

Duties

 

The successful candidate is expected to teach in both lecture and laboratory sections at the undergraduate level.  A full-time instructional load is up to 4 lecture and laboratory sections in a given semester.  We reserve the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

 

Essential Qualifications

 

  • MS degree for the Instructor position; PhD degree for the Assistant Professor position; Degrees should be in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a closely related field and earned by the start of the appointment from a regionally accredited university; and Candidates must be able to demonstrate authorization to work in the United States at the University of Minnesota Duluth by the start date. 

Preferred Qualifications (at either rank):

 

  • Previous experience with teaching engineering courses in the subjects listed above at the college/university level, including labs; Professional work experience in a non-academic engineering position; Experience demonstrating the ability to support the University's commitment to equity and diversity; Ability to contribute across multiple degree programs; Licensed professional engineer; and Demonstrated excellence in effective written and oral communication skills.


Appointment Dates:       January 5, 2023 – May 21, 2023

 

Diversity:

 

The University of Minnesota recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.  The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.  We strongly encourage applications from scholars who identify as women, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, Black, Latinx, Asian American, Hawaiian/Island Pacific, mixed race and/or with disabilities. We favor candidates who can contribute to the college’s distinctive educational objectives in promoting interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action. 

 

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.  To learn more about diversity at the U:  http://diversity.umn.edu.

 

How to Apply:

 

Applications must be submitted online.  To apply, go to https://humanresources.umn.edu/jobs and search for job ID 351884.  First, submit the application with cover letter and CV/resume in PDF format.  Then return to the “My Job Applications” page to attach the additional documents, also in pdf format.  Complete applications include the online application, cover letter, resume/CV and additional attachments as follows: (1) Statement of Teaching Philosophy, (2) Statement of Commitment to Diversity and (3) Current contact information for 3 professional references.  Even if you provide this information within the application, you must also attach the requested additional document.  Please do not miss this important step in the application process.  Applications missing any of these documents may not be reviewed.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or contact a University of Minnesota Access Consultant at (612) 624-3316.

 

Review of applications may start as early as October 15, 2022 and continue until filled.  Questions should be addressed to Tracy Shaw at mie@d.umn.edu.

 

Background Check Information:

 

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

 

About the Department:

 

The MIE Department is part of the Swenson College of Science and Engineering at UMD and is fully accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC-ABET) and offers Bachelor of Science degrees in both Industrial Engineering (BSIE) and Mechanical Engineering (BSME).  The department also offers graduate degrees in the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) and the Master of Environmental Health and Safety (MEHS).  Our students are talented and engaged, both inside and outside of the classroom, and have an impressive track record in regional and national design competitions such as the United States Air Force Research Laboratories design challenge, the SAE Clean Snowmobile challenge, and high-powered rocketry competitions (e.g., the Spaceport America Cup).

 

About the University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD):

 

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs and the University consistently ranks among the top Midwestern regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's “America's Best Colleges" issue.  UMD is one of five coordinate campus within the University of Minnesota system and with a total enrollment of approximately 11,000 students.  UMD is the second largest research university within the U of M system and is a Master’s intensive regional comprehensive land and sea-grant state university.  UMD is affiliated with the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy and School of Medicine and is home to the Natural Resources Research Institute, the Large Lakes Observatory, and the Advanced Materials Center. 

SCSE is the largest college at UMD comprising approximately 3200 undergraduate students, 240 graduate students, 180 faculty, and 80 permanent staff.  The college includes the science departments of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics and Astronomy, and Mathematics and Statistics, as well as the ABET-accredited departments of Computer Science, Electrical, Chemical, Civil and Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.

All employees at the University of Minnesota Duluth are required to report complete vaccination against COVID-19 or submit documentation requesting a medical or religious exemption on their first day of employment.  To learn more, please visit the University’s Safe Campus webpage.

About Duluth:

Duluth, with a population of approximately 85,000 people, is located at the western tip of beautiful Lake Superior -- the largest freshwater lake on earth by area.  A dynamic city on a hill, Duluth was named Outdoor magazine’s Best Outdoors Town in 2014, celebrating its access to the outdoors and to Lake Superior.  Duluth is home to hundreds of miles of biking, hiking, and skiing trails - including the Superior Hiking Trail (a 300+ mile trail intersecting Duluth), and the Duluth Traverse (an 85-mile multi-use biking and hiking trail stretching across town). In addition to the outdoors, the Twin Ports area has vibrant music, arts, crafts and craft brewing scenes, and a variety of award-winning restaurants. Duluth is a truly wonderful place to live, with great schools, health care, and affordable housing. It mixes a historic small-town feel with a dynamic urban economy and many cultural offerings. Duluth is a popular tourist destination, with 3.5 million people visiting the city annually and having a $780 million economic impact. And, as a major shipping port, over 1,000 vessels from around the world pass each year under its iconic Aerial Lift Bridge. Duluth is also the site of a major US EPA Research Laboratory.  More information about Duluth can be found at www.visitduluth.com.

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