Assistant Professor

Kettering University, United States

Updated: about 19 hours ago
Location: Flint, MICHIGAN
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information


Classification Title Faculty
Job Title Assistant Professor
Position Number F00116
Position Class Type Regular
Position Type Faculty
FLSA Exempt
Other Position Information
Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.
About Kettering: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.
To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.
Position Status Full-time
If Part Time, hours per week


Posting Text


Preferred Qualifications
-Experience in mechatronics and controls;
-Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level;
-Demonstrated excellence in research and other scholarly activity;
Job Specific Required Qualifications
-Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field;
-ABD with completion by time of appointment will be considered;
-Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in dynamic systems and controls, robotics, mechatronics, autonomous vehicles, and advanced mobility systems;
-Ability to use modern Engineering tools for teaching and research;
-Ability to develop an externally funded applied-research program;
-Demonstrated written and oral communication skills in the English language;
-Ability and desire to contribute through department, university, community and professional service work.
Understand and have a commitment to Kettering University Values
a. RESPECT: for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity partnerships with students.
b. INTEGRITY: including accountability, transparency and ethics.
c. CREATIVITY: fostering flexibility and innovation.
d. COLLABORATION: across disciplines and with all partners.
e. EXCELLENCE: in all we do.


Posting Information


Posting Number FP00090
Posting Date 03/26/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants


Job Duties


Percent of total time 45
Duties
Teaching and learning duties, including course, laboratories, and curriculum development, student projects, professional development aiming at enhancing student learning and best practices in teaching and learning.
Percent of total time 35
Duties
Research and scholarship: This includes establishing a research program appropriate for Kettering University, and aligned with teacher-scholar model. Also, it is expected that faculty involve students in research projects, publish their research and scholarship work in peer reviewed journals, as well as presentations in conferences.
Percent of total time 20
Duties
Service and citizenship: This includes service activities within the department, the institution, the profession, and the community.

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