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 .

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 . 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 inclusiv