Position Summary

Michigan State University (MSU) College of Engineering is seeking an innovative Electrical, Computer, or Electronics Engineering Teaching Specialist to develop and teach courses at the undergraduate level in circuits, electronics, embedded systems, sensors, and signal processing. This Electrical Engineering Teaching Specialist position is a full-time, fixed-term, academic year (9-month) appointment with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2025.  The appointment is a renewable three-year contract, contingent upon positive annual performance reviews and mutual agreement. While this position is offered on a fixed-term basis, we are actively seeking individuals who aspire to establish a lasting career in teaching and academic service at our institution.

The selected candidate will join the faculty team of the new Bachelor of Science in Technology Engineering (TechE) program. This multidisciplinary program integrates expertise from mechanical, electrical, computer engineering, and computer science. For complete details about the program, visit https://engineering.msu.edu/about/departments/TechE.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Masters

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree by position start date;
• strong communication skills;
• demonstrated experience in working directly with the application/ instruction of circuits, electronics, sensors, or controls; and
• ability to engage with undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and explain complex topics in an understandable way.

Desired Qualifications

• Relevant professional licensing and/or certifications
• Experience with curriculum development
• Three or more years teaching undergraduate engineering
• Three or more years of industry experience
• Additional experience with hardware and software cybersecurity is a plus

Required Application Materials

All candidates must apply online at http://careers.msu.edu/. To apply for this position, candidates should submit:

1. a formal letter of interest including a summary of professional experience and skills as related to the position;
2. a current curriculum vitae;
3. a statement of teaching philosophy;
4. a description of how you will contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion goals;
5. the names and contact information for three professional references. (Letters are not required at this stage, but references will be asked to provide letters before final interviews.)

Special Instructions

Applications should be received before February 10, 2025, for full consideration. They will be reviewed on a continuing basis until the position is filled.

Review of Applications Begins On

02/10/2025

Website

https://engineering.msu.edu/

Department Statement

The new Technology Engineering Program in the College of Engineering at MSU is a collaboration of faculty, staff, students, and industry to develop a program that incorporates computer science and engineering principles and prepares students to succeed academically and professionally.  Courses in cybersecurity, embedded systems, automation, data science, and computer hardware/software development, for example, utilize hands-on, real-world projects to integrate modern technologies with the foundational engineering mindset.  The Technology Engineering Program at MSU is student-centered in a welcoming and inclusive space. 

About The College of Engineering

Advancing, disseminating, and applying engineering knowledge has been the focus of the MSU College of Engineering for more than 130 years.  The mission of the MSU College of Engineering is to deliver the highest-quality engineering graduates, cutting-edge research, and innovative technology to benefit society locally and globally.  The college carries out its mission through educational and research programs over eight departments tackling interdisciplinary themes such as computational sciences, energy, health, manufacturing, materials, mobility, security, and sustainability, with research expenditures totaling $60 million annually.   Research is highly interdisciplinary and collaborative, with themes spanning eight departments in the college and an extensive network of collaborators in other colleges and research organizations. The departments and colleges have strong track records of mentoring junior faculty to grow their academic careers successfully.

The College of Engineering is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our global society while upholding the high standards of Michigan State University. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and perspectives. Your diverse insights and contributions are essential to our college's ongoing growth and pursuit of excellence.

About Michigan State University

MSU is an R1 university that enjoys a park-like campus with some outlying research facilities and natural areas. The campus is in the city of East Lansing, adjacent to the capital city of Lansing. The Lansing metropolitan area has a diverse population of approximately 541,000.  Local communities have excellent school systems and place a high value on education. Michigan State University is proactive in exploring employment opportunities for dual-career couples inside and outside the University.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

About Michigan State University

Spartans work every day to advance the common good in uncommon ways.Together, we tackle some of the world?s toughest problems to find solutions that make life better?from alternative energy to better food safety to breakthrough medical and environmental applications achieved through rare isotope research.We teach. We explore and we discover. We collaborate and lead. We innovate, inspire, and empower. We achieve our potential and create circumstances that help our students and others achieve theirs.We're good at it, and we've been at it for more than 150 years.The nation?s pioneer land-grant university, MSU began as a bold experiment that democratized higher education and helped bring science and innovation into everyday life. The revolutionary concept became a model for the nation.Today, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world?on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs, we?re a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.In ways both practical and profound, we work to create a stronger, more sustainable, and more hopeful future for all.

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