Assistant Professor - ME
Montana State University
Position Details Position Information Announcement Number FAC - VA - 25046 For questions regarding this position, please contact: Kathy Campbell
(406) 994-6755
kathryn.campbell3@montana.edu Classification Title Working Title Assistant Professor - ME Brief Position Overview Assistant tenure-track position with primary responsibilities teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses focused in mechanical engineering and/or mechanical engineering technology fields, developing a nationally-recognized, externally-funded research program, and participating in professional/service activities. Faculty Tenure Track Yes Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Position Number 4A3368 Department Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Division College of Engineering Appointment Type Faculty Contract Term Academic Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications Contract Type MUS If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open Position Details General Statement The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at Montana State University invites applications for one full-time tenure track position in Mechanical Engineering (ME). Primary responsibilities are in teaching, research, and service/outreach. The successful candidate will become an integral part of the department. Duties will include teaching courses in ME, developing a nationally recognized, externally funded research program, working on curriculum development, and participating in professional/service activities. Montana State University values all perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building a whole community, which includes people of many backgrounds. As such, applicants from underrepresented groups in engineering are particularly encouraged to apply.
We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from all backgrounds to succeed. Duties and Responsibilities The new faculty member will be expected to contribute to excellence in both undergraduate and graduate teaching in the Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Department, develop a nationally recognized, externally funded scholarly program in an appropriate focus area, produce scholarly works and collaborate with MSU’s research centers and regional partners. Other responsibilities include advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, participating in accreditation activities and committee assignments, and providing service to the University, State, and profession. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field by start date. Record of quality peer-reviewed publications, other scholarly contributions, or demonstrated excellence in the profession. Excellent potential for developing a nationally recognized, externally funded scholarly program in an appropriate focus area. Excellent potential for effective undergraduate and graduate teaching in M&IE. Excellent potential to engage students and colleagues from all backgrounds within and outside the department. Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Experience in an academic environment, or experience in an industrial setting. Research program that complements and expands current M&IE Department research programs and directions. All outstanding candidates in the general areas of ME will be considered, but the department has special interest in research expertise in dynamical systems, robotics and/or controls, as well as thermal-fluid sciences and microfluidics. Demonstrated ability to work with, engage, and promote students and colleagues from all backgrounds within and outside the M&IE programs. The Successful Candidate Will Broad and deep understanding of the topics fundamental to either ME. Excellent written and oral communication skills. The ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, students, and the engineering industry. The ability to mentor and inspire a student body. The potential to provide leadership and to assume responsibility for organizational and program activities. A commitment to continued pursuit of excellence in both the classroom and laboratory. 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 Work is predominately performed in an office, classroom, and laboratory setting.
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, a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a Ph.D. degree in Engineering with options in Applied Mechanics, and Industrial and Management Systems Engineering. The M&IE Department is a vibrant department which strives for excellence in both education and research. The Department currently houses 6 NSF CAREER award winners, and our undergraduates consistently outperform the national average in the FE exam. 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 MSU’s Energy Research Institute, Center for Biofilm Engineering, Imaging and Chemical Analysis Laboratory, Magnetic Resonance Lab, Subzero Science and Engineering Research Facility, Montana Microfabrication Facility, Western Transportation Institute, Wind Application Center, Montana Manufacturing Extension Center, Thermal Biology Institute, and the Neuromuscular Biomechanics Laboratory. 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), Western Transportation Institute (WTI), Montana Microfabrication Facility (MMF), Subzero Science and Engineering Research Facility, Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC), and Army and Air Force ROTC Units. The College enrolls approximately 3,900 students with more than 200 studying in graduate degree programs. Doctoral degree programs include a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering with options in the fields of Applied Mechanics, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Industrial & Management Systems 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 three Rhodes Scholarships, a Marshall Fellowship, a Gates-Cambridge Fellowship, as well as four Goldwater scholarships in 2024. 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 on December 2, 2024; 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. FLSA Details FLSA Determination FLSA Status Exempt Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Teaching Statement (max 2 pages) Research Statement Resume OR Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
(406) 994-6755
kathryn.campbell3@montana.edu Classification Title Working Title Assistant Professor - ME Brief Position Overview Assistant tenure-track position with primary responsibilities teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses focused in mechanical engineering and/or mechanical engineering technology fields, developing a nationally-recognized, externally-funded research program, and participating in professional/service activities. Faculty Tenure Track Yes Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Position Number 4A3368 Department Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Division College of Engineering Appointment Type Faculty Contract Term Academic Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications Contract Type MUS If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open Position Details General Statement The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at Montana State University invites applications for one full-time tenure track position in Mechanical Engineering (ME). Primary responsibilities are in teaching, research, and service/outreach. The successful candidate will become an integral part of the department. Duties will include teaching courses in ME, developing a nationally recognized, externally funded research program, working on curriculum development, and participating in professional/service activities. Montana State University values all perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building a whole community, which includes people of many backgrounds. As such, applicants from underrepresented groups in engineering are particularly encouraged to apply.
We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from all backgrounds to succeed. Duties and Responsibilities The new faculty member will be expected to contribute to excellence in both undergraduate and graduate teaching in the Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Department, develop a nationally recognized, externally funded scholarly program in an appropriate focus area, produce scholarly works and collaborate with MSU’s research centers and regional partners. Other responsibilities include advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, participating in accreditation activities and committee assignments, and providing service to the University, State, and profession. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field by start date. Record of quality peer-reviewed publications, other scholarly contributions, or demonstrated excellence in the profession. Excellent potential for developing a nationally recognized, externally funded scholarly program in an appropriate focus area. Excellent potential for effective undergraduate and graduate teaching in M&IE. Excellent potential to engage students and colleagues from all backgrounds within and outside the department. Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Experience in an academic environment, or experience in an industrial setting. Research program that complements and expands current M&IE Department research programs and directions. All outstanding candidates in the general areas of ME will be considered, but the department has special interest in research expertise in dynamical systems, robotics and/or controls, as well as thermal-fluid sciences and microfluidics. Demonstrated ability to work with, engage, and promote students and colleagues from all backgrounds within and outside the M&IE programs. The Successful Candidate Will Broad and deep understanding of the topics fundamental to either ME. Excellent written and oral communication skills. The ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, students, and the engineering industry. The ability to mentor and inspire a student body. The potential to provide leadership and to assume responsibility for organizational and program activities. A commitment to continued pursuit of excellence in both the classroom and laboratory. 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 Work is predominately performed in an office, classroom, and laboratory setting.
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, a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a Ph.D. degree in Engineering with options in Applied Mechanics, and Industrial and Management Systems Engineering. The M&IE Department is a vibrant department which strives for excellence in both education and research. The Department currently houses 6 NSF CAREER award winners, and our undergraduates consistently outperform the national average in the FE exam. 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 MSU’s Energy Research Institute, Center for Biofilm Engineering, Imaging and Chemical Analysis Laboratory, Magnetic Resonance Lab, Subzero Science and Engineering Research Facility, Montana Microfabrication Facility, Western Transportation Institute, Wind Application Center, Montana Manufacturing Extension Center, Thermal Biology Institute, and the Neuromuscular Biomechanics Laboratory. 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), Western Transportation Institute (WTI), Montana Microfabrication Facility (MMF), Subzero Science and Engineering Research Facility, Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC), and Army and Air Force ROTC Units. The College enrolls approximately 3,900 students with more than 200 studying in graduate degree programs. Doctoral degree programs include a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering with options in the fields of Applied Mechanics, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Industrial & Management Systems 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 three Rhodes Scholarships, a Marshall Fellowship, a Gates-Cambridge Fellowship, as well as four Goldwater scholarships in 2024. 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 on December 2, 2024; 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. FLSA Details FLSA Determination FLSA Status Exempt Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Teaching Statement (max 2 pages) Research Statement Resume OR Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
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