Job Information
Montana State University Assistant Professor - MET in Bozeman, Montana
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number FAC - VA - 25056
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Kathy Campbell
406-994-6755
kathy.campbell@montana.edu (xxxxxx@montana.edu)
Classification Title
Working Title Assistant Professor - MET
Brief Position Overview
Assistant tenure-track position with primary responsibilities teaching undergraduate courses focused in mechanical engineering technology, participating in curriculum development and assessment of student learning outcomes, participating in scholarly activities, and participating in professional/service activities.
Faculty Tenure Track Yes
Faculty Rank Assistant Professor
Position Number 4A3692
Department Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
Division College of Engineering
Appointment Type Faculty
Contract Term Academic Year
Semester
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Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type MUS
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at Montana State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Mechanical Engineering Technology at the Assistant Professor level with primary responsibilities in teaching, scholarship and service/outreach. The successful candidate will become an integral part of the program. Duties will include teaching courses focused in mechanical engineering technology, course and curriculum development, participating in scholarly activities, and participating in professional/service activities.
Montana State University values a broad array of experiences and perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally rich campus environment. We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from all backgrounds to succeed. In support of our strategic plan, which promotes access and respect, we enthusiastically encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Duties and Responsibilities
The new faculty member will be expected to contribute to excellence in undergraduate and potentially graduate teaching in the Mechanical Engineering Technology programs, perform scholarly and outreach activities, and provide service to the university, state, and profession. Other responsibilities include advising and mentoring undergraduate students, participation in curriculum development, participation in accreditation activities and committee assignments. We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Masters (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering Technology or closely related field.
Record of relevant industrial or academic teaching experience.
Ability to obtain Professional Engineering Licensure in the state of Montana.
Excellent communications skills.
Demonstrated ability to teach a wide variety of courses within the mechanical engineering spectrum, such as: advanced manufacturing, automation and controls, mechatronics, design for manufacturability, process control, big data in manufacturing, machine learning with applications in manufacturing, thermal systems, HVAC applications and alternative energy applications.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Substantial work experience providing a breadth of expertise in the Mechanical Engineering field.
Demonstrated ability to engage a diverse student body and colleagues.
Demonstrated ability to develop coursework in all phases of the mechanical engineering technology curriculum.
The Successful Candidate Will
Substantial work experience providing a breadth of expertise in the Mechanical Engineering field.
Demonstrated ability to engage a diverse student body and colleagues.
Demonstrated ability to develop coursework in all phases of the mechanical engineering technology curriculum.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
The Program
The Department
The M&IE Department offers ABET accredited BS degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology and Industrial & Management Systems Engineering. A degree in Financial Engineering is also available. Graduate offerings include MS degrees in Industrial & Management Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, and a Ph.D. degree in Engineering with options in Industrial Engineering, Applied Mechanics or Mechanical Engineering. The Department is strong in both traditional and emerging areas of each discipline, with substantial laboratory facilities supporting instructional and research missions. Available to M&IE Department faculty are collaborations with a wide variety of MSU research centers. Examples include Center for Biofilm Engineering, Center for Bio-Inspired Nano-Materials, Center for Health and Safety Culture, Energy Research Institute, Imaging and Chemical Analysis Laboratory, Magnetic Resonance Lab, Montana Engineering Education Research Center, Montana Institute on Ecosystems, Montana Manufacturing Extension Center, Montana Microfabrication Facility, Subzero Science and Engineering Research Facility, Thermal Biology Institute, Western Transportation Institute, and Wind Application Center.
The College
The College of Engineering comprises five academic departments – Chemical & Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, and is home to the Center for Biofilm Engineering ( CBE ), Montana Microfabrication Facility ( MMF ), Montana Manufacturing Extension Center ( MMEC ), Subzero Science and Engineering Research Facility, , Western Transportation Institute ( WTI ), and Army and Air Force ROTC Units. The College enrolls approximately 3,600 students with more than 200 studying in graduate degree programs. Doctoral degree programs include a Ph.D. in Computer Science and a Ph.D. in Engineering with options in the fields of Applied Mechanics, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
With a wide array of research programs in progress, MSU engineering faculty and students have garnered an impressive number of awards. In recent years, MSU engineering students have been recognized with a number of prestigious awards, including two Rhodes Scholarships, a Marshall Fellowship, a Gates- Cambridge Fellowship, and numerous Goldwater scholarships. The College recently moved into its new home, Norm Asbjornson Hall ( NAH ). This innovative facility will transform engineering education and scholarly activity at MSU .
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date August 2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin January 20, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
