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Engineering Technology (Mechatronics Power and Machinery), Tenure-Track Faculty

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Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alternative Energy, College Level Faculty, Compensation and Benefits, Electric Motor, Electricity, Electronics, Job Fairs, Life Insurance, Power Engineering, Retirement Plan, Smart Grid, Sustainability, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Title

Engineering Technology (Mechatronics Power and Machinery), Tenure-Track Faculty

Department

Engineering Technology

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Engineering Technology at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#105160) in Mechatronics Power and Machinery at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2025.

The successful candidate will be energetic, have an outstanding research track record, and will pursue scholarly activity, including developing and leading an externally funded research program and publishing peer-reviewed journal articles.  While not exhaustive, examples of core research areas are as follows:

  • Power systems
  • Power electronics
  • Electric motors
  • Industrial electricity
  • Smart grids
  • Renewable energy systems
  • Sustainability

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and teach core electric power engineering courses and related subjects at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Supervise graduate and undergraduate research and capstone design projects.
  • Engage with local industry through outreach events, on-campus career fairs, and professional meetings.
  • Provide meaningful service to the department, college, university, and the public.

Required Education

A terminal degree in electrical or computer engineering or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.

Special Instruction to Applicants 

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Jorge Vargas at Jorge.Vargas@mtsu.edu.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
  • 13 paid University holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU,
please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: 11/09/2024

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