Montana Tech
Assistant Professor- Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Montana Tech, Butte, Montana, United States, 59701
Assistant Professor- Metallurgical & Materials EngineeringMontana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.
Applications received by
October 1, 2024
will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Duties:
Teach a broad range of materials-related undergraduate and graduate courses in the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (M&ME) Department as well as occasional service courses in the Lance College of Mines and Engineering and/or College of Letters, Sciences, and Professional Studies;
Teach core and elective courses in the Materials Science Ph.D. program (in partial fulfillment of Duty 1, above);
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.
Required Qualifications:
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
Physical Demands:
Ability to deliver nine 50-minute lectures per week over the course of each fifteen-week semester;
Ability to continuously instruct laboratory classes of 1- to 3-hours duration on a weekly basis throughout each semester;
Ability to use hand tools, operate laboratory and pilot plant equipment and instrumentation, and perform light to moderate lifting (up to 20 kg).
For full consideration, application materials must be complete.
Please include:
Cover letter addressing qualifications;
Curriculum vitae detailing education, research accomplishments and professional work experience;
Statement of teaching goals and philosophy (1 page);
Statement of research interests (1 page);
Contact information for 3 professional references.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.
Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination.
As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.
To request an accommodation for the application or interview, please contact Cathy Isakson 406-496-4380; cisakson@mtech.edu.
Why Work at Tech?
Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science, engineering and technology.
In addition, Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package which includes:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
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 that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
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 and eligible positions.
* Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.
Montana Technological University, Butte Montana, is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide, where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value.
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Applications received by
October 1, 2024
will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Duties:
Teach a broad range of materials-related undergraduate and graduate courses in the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (M&ME) Department as well as occasional service courses in the Lance College of Mines and Engineering and/or College of Letters, Sciences, and Professional Studies;
Teach core and elective courses in the Materials Science Ph.D. program (in partial fulfillment of Duty 1, above);
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.
Required Qualifications:
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
Physical Demands:
Ability to deliver nine 50-minute lectures per week over the course of each fifteen-week semester;
Ability to continuously instruct laboratory classes of 1- to 3-hours duration on a weekly basis throughout each semester;
Ability to use hand tools, operate laboratory and pilot plant equipment and instrumentation, and perform light to moderate lifting (up to 20 kg).
For full consideration, application materials must be complete.
Please include:
Cover letter addressing qualifications;
Curriculum vitae detailing education, research accomplishments and professional work experience;
Statement of teaching goals and philosophy (1 page);
Statement of research interests (1 page);
Contact information for 3 professional references.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.
Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination.
As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.
To request an accommodation for the application or interview, please contact Cathy Isakson 406-496-4380; cisakson@mtech.edu.
Why Work at Tech?
Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science, engineering and technology.
In addition, Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package which includes:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
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 that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
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 and eligible positions.
* Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.
Montana Technological University, Butte Montana, is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide, where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value.
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