Faculty Job Postings
JOB TITLE: Assistant Professor
POSITION NUMBER: AS9975
HIRING SUPERVISOR: Biomedical Engineering Director
DIVISION: College of Engineering
DEPARTMENT: Electrical and Computer Engineering
TYPE: Full-Time
JOB DUTIES: Lawrence Technological University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Biomedical Engineering. Potential areas of interest related to biomedical engineering include, but are not restricted to: biomaterials, biosensors, bioreactions, tissue engineering, biofluid mechanics, microfluidics, biomolecular engineering, biomolecular devices, and bioprocess technology. Successful applicants will be expected to develop strong extramurally funded research activities and show a clear commitment to undergraduate training in a highly integrated and interdisciplinary environment.
QUALIFICATIONS: The applicant must have earned a doctoral in Biomedical Engineering or closely related field; minimum ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. While all relevant areas will be considered, preference will be given to candidates with biochemical or biomechanical engineering research and experience.
Review will begin on 12/3/07 and will continue until the position is filled. Send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and three letters of recommendation to Biomedical/Chemical Engineering Search Committee, attention Dr. Anthony Sky, Lawrence Technological University, 21000 West Ten Mile Rd, Southfield, MI. 48075 or sky@ltu.edu.
JOB TITLE: Assistant Professor
POSITION NUMBER: PF9986
HIRING SUPERVISOR: Biomedical Engineering Director
DIVISION: College of Engineering
DEPARTMENT: Electrical and Computer Engineering
TYPE: Full-Time
JOB DUTIES: Lawrence Technological University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Biomedical Engineering. Potential areas of interest related to biomedical engineering include, but are not restricted to: biomaterials, biosensors, bioreactions, tissue engineering, biofluid mechanics, microfluidics, biomolecular engineering, biomolecular devices, and bioprocess technology. Successful applicants will be expected to develop strong extramurally funded research activities and show a clear commitment to undergraduate training in a highly integrated and interdisciplinary environment.
QUALIFICATIONS: The applicant must have earned a doctoral in Biomedical Engineering or closely related field; minimum ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. While all relevant areas will be considered, preference will be given to candidates with biochemical or biomechanical engineering research and experience.
Review will begin on 12/3/07 and will continue until the position is filled. Send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and three letters of recommendation to Biomedical/Chemical Engineering Search Committee, attention Dr. Anthony Sky, Lawrence Technological University, 21000 West Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI. 48075 or sky@ltu.edu.
JOB TITLE: Professor of Finance
POSITION NUMBER: AE9977
HIRING SUPERVISOR:
DIVISION: College of Management
DEPARTMENT: Dean’s Office
TYPE: Full Time
JOB DUTIES: The candidate will teach graduate, and doctorate finance courses with a strong international component in the College of Management in areas related to their academic specializations. The successful individual will also mentor and advise students at all levels, supervise doctoral dissertation research in finance and other student projects, engage in scholarly activity, and provide service to the department, university and community.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will possess an earned doctorate in finance, economics or business with a concentration in finance, experience teaching finance at the master’s level, and providing service within an academic setting, as well as possess five or more years of work experience in corporate finance, financial services or other business organizations outside of the academic community. Successful candidates should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to organize, plan and implement programming from concept to assessment, as well as the ability to teach and conduct research, mentor and advise students, and perform meaningful service to the department, university, and community at large.
Demonstrated passion for instructing and developing students. Experience teaching doctoral coursework and supervising dissertation research. Ability to teach international economics highly desired. Evidence of excellence in teaching and other scholarly endeavors is particularly valued as is a demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and others in a collaborative, constructive manner.
Applicant should submit a letter of application, detailing their interest and qualifications, a full curriculum vitae; a list of three professional references; and samples of professional writing. All materials will be held in strictest confidence. Send applications to: Office of the Dean, C/o College of Management, Lawrence Technological University, 21000 W. Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI. 48075.
JOB TITLE: Assistant Prof. of Electrical & Computer Engineering
POSITION NUMBER: AE9971
HIRING SUPERVISOR: Department Chair
DIVISION: College of Engineering
DEPARTMENT: Electrical/Computer Engineering
TYPE: Full-Time
JOB DUTIES: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering seeks applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position starting in the 2007-2008 academic year. The applicant must have earned a Ph.D. in electrical or computer engineering or a closely related field. We seek applicants from all areas of electrical and computer engineering with a preference for computer architecture, microprocessors, digital systems and communications. The candidate should have a strong commitment to teaching and the ability to develop and sustain a strong externally funded research program. The salary level will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Lawrence Technological University welcomes applications from minorities and women.
QUALIFICATIONS: The applicant must have earned a Doctorate in Electrical or Computer Engineering or closely related field; Minimum of ten years experience as a faculty member or practicing engineer in industry, and a proven demonstrated ability to procure applied research grants. Interested candidates should send resume and references to: Dr. John W. Boyse, Chair, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Lawrence Technological University, 21000 W. Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI. 48075,or ECEFacultySearch@LTU.edu.
JOB TITLE: Chair, Electrical & Computer Engineering
POSITION NUMBER: DC9993
HIRING SUPERVISOR: Engineering Dean
DIVISION: College of Engineering
DEPARTMENT: Electrical/Computer Engineering
TYPE: Full-Time
JOB DUTIES: The Department Chair is a faculty member appointed by the Dean, with the advice of the faculty and the approval of the Provost, to coordinate academic and personnel activities at the department level. Faculty report to the Dean through a Department Chair and receive their primary work assignments from the Chair. Chair also participate in the process of faculty evaluation and have a direct input on faculty personnel actions. It is especially important for the Chair to give equal effort and support to all of the areas covered by the department. The Chair is responsible for establishing productive relationships with industry and providing academic and administrative leadership required to direct the department in pursuit of increased enrollment and program diversity. In addition, the Chair is responsible for leading the faculty in the development of new engineering degree programs.
QUALIFICATIONS: The applicant must have earned a Doctorate in Electrical or Computer Engineering or closely related field; Minimum of ten years experience as a faculty member or practicing engineer in industry, and a proven demonstrated ability to procure applied research grants.
Interested candidates should send resume and references to: Engineering Dean, College of Engineering, Lawrence Technological University, 21000 West Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI. 48075-1058 or engrdean@ltu.edu.
JOB TITLE: Chair, Mechanical Engineering
POSITION NUMBER: DC9999
HIRING SUPERVISOR: Engineering Dean
DIVISION: College of Engineering
DEPARTMENT: Mechanical Engineering
TYPE: Full-Time
JOB DUTIES: The Department Chair is a faculty member appointed by the Dean, with the advice of the faculty and the approval of the Provost, to coordinate academic and personnel activities at the department level. Faculty report to the Dean through a Department Chair and receive their primary work assignments from the Chair. Chair also participate in the process of faculty evaluation and have a direct input on faculty personnel actions. It is especially important for the Chair to give equal effort and support to all of the areas covered by the department. The Chair is responsible for establishing productive relationships with industry and providing academic and administrative leadership required to direct the department in pursuit of increased enrollment and program diversity. In addition, the Chair is responsible for leading the faculty in the development of new engineering degree programs.
QUALIFICATIONS: The applicant must have earned a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; Minimum of ten years experience as a faculty member or practicing engineer in industry, and a proven demonstrated ability to procure applied research grants.Interested candidates should send resume and references to: Engineering Dean, College of Engineering, Lawrence Technological University, 21000 West Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI. 48075-1058 or engrdean@ltu.edu.
JOB TITLE: Program Director in Transportation Design
POSITION NUMBER: CP9988
HIRING SUPERVISOR: Glen LeRoy
DIVISION: College of Architecture
DEPARTMENT: Art & Design
TYPE: Full-Time
JOB DUTIES: The College of Architecture seeks a Senior Lecturer/College Professor level or tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor level with an administrative stipend to direct the new undergraduate Transportation Design program in the Department of Art and Design. This program was developed with industry support and admission is highly competitive. The focus is on designers who have a unique blend of conceptual design, drawing and computer visualization, and knowledge of the engineering. The program is located in the Detroit etropolitan area and has strong ties to and support from the automotive industry. Candidates for this position will have a significant influence on the direction of the program and should have significant practice experience in Transportation Design and a terminal degree.
QUALIFICATIONS: Terminal degree preferably in Industrial Design, Transportational, Product Design, or related field; a minimum of five years distinguished practice in the transportation/automotive design industry. Administrative/Management experience in practice or academia, as well as teaching experience desirable. Interested candidates should send resume and references to: Architecture Dean, College of Architecture, Lawrence Technological University, 21000 West Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI. 48075-1058.
JOB TITLE: Architectural Design & Practice Faculty
POSITION NUMBER: AS9967
HIRING SUPERVISOR: Glen LeRoy
DIVISION: College of Architecture
DEPARTMENT: Architecture
TYPE: Full-Time
JOB DUTIES: The College of Architecture & Design seeks a full-time faculty appointment at a College Professor level or a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position. The applicant should be versed in professional practice and is expected to coordinate the graduate concentration in Architectural Design and Practice. Teaching roles will be in both the professional graduate program and undergraduate design, as well as in the advisory capacity of intern development and professional development.
QUALIFICATIONS: The applicant must possess a Professional Degree in Architecture from an accredited Institution. Candidate must have a professional registration in architecture and a minimum of five years of significant practice experience. Teaching experience highly desirable, Administrative or Project Management experience desirable. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Interested candidates should send resume and references to: Architecture Dean, College of Architecture, Lawrence Technological University, 21000 West Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI. 48075-1058.
JOB TITLE: Assistant/Associate Professor
POSITION NUMBER: AS9968
HIRING SUPERVISOR: Glen LeRoy
DIVISION: College of Architecture
DEPARTMENT: Architecture
TYPE: Full-Time
JOB DUTIES: The College of Architecture seeks a full-time faculty appointment at a Senior Lecturer/College Professor level or a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position depending on qualifications. The applicant should demonstrate exceptional design experience and ability with expertise in one or more of the following areas: architectural history/theory, historic preservation, digital technology and fabrication, urban design, emerging practice, sustainability, or building and environmental technology, and will teach studio and/or seminar classes pertaining to the study.
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must hold a terminal Masters Degree; three years teaching and/or practice experience and expertise in at least one concentration area in the architectural curriculum. Professional registration or Ph.D is desirable. Interested candidates should send resume and references to: Architecture Dean, College of Architecture, Lawrence Technological University, 21000 West Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI. 48075-1058.
JOB TITLE: Construction Engineering Management Faculty
POSITION NUMBER: AS9994
HIRING SUPERVISOR: Department Chair
DIVISION: College of Engineering
DEPARTMENT: Civil Engineering
TYPE: Full-Time
JOB DUTIES: A tenure-track assistant/associate professor positions in construction engineering management are available beginning January or August 2009 in the Civil Engineering Department at Lawrence Technological University. Lawrence Tech is strategically located in the largest construction market in Michigan, with opportunities for faculty involvement with major construction projects, firms and organizations. Applicants should have an earned doctorate in construction engineering or a closely related field, and preferably, experience in the construction industry. The department offers state-of-the-art facilities for research in a variety of areas. The department recently received research contracts from the Army Research Laboratory, -DOT, and NSF totaling some $6 million to construct the Center for Innovative Materials Research (CIMR) and conduct research and investigations.
Successful candidates are expected to be enthusiastic and inspired teachers of undergraduate and graduate courses in construction engineering management. Job responsibilities include participation in curriculum development with a focus on the design and management of the construction engineering process, pursuit of applied research and/or industry partnerships to foster the integration of innovative technologies into the curriculum, service to the University, and graduate student advising.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Applicant should have an earned doctorate in construction engineering or a closely related field, and preferably, experience in the construction Industry.
Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, a one-page statement of career goals in the context of the position, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of five professional references to Dr. Nabil Grace, University Distinguished Professor and Chair, Civil Engineering Department, Lawrence Technological University, 21000 W. Ten Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48075-1058, or nabil@ltu.edu. Electronic submission encouraged. Applications accepted until position is filled. EOE
JOB TITLE: Adjunct Professor of Engineering, SUES program
POSITION NUMBER:
HIRING SUPERVISOR: Dr Steven Howell and Dr. John Boyse
DIVISION: College of Engineering
DEPARTMENT: Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
TYPE: Part time, adjunct faculty.
JOB DUTIES: Lawrence Tech’s joint program with the Shanghai University of Engineering Sciences (SUES) is currently looking for adjunct professors to teach courses for undergraduate engineering students in the fields of Mechanical (Automotive) and Electrical Engineering. Faculty should have a MS degree in a related Engineering field with relevant industry experience. These courses are taught in English for a 5 week period at the SUES campus in Shanghai. In addition to generous compensation paid in US dollars, faculty is provided international travel, lodging, and meals.
About the joint LTU-SUES program
The LTU-SUES partnership is a joint engineering program established in 2003 between the Shanghai University of Engineering Science (SUES) and Lawrence Technological University (LTU) located in Southfield, Michigan. This Bachelor of Science program in Automotive Engineering is offered by SUES. Eight courses in this program are delivered in and taught in English by LTU faculty. Chinese students are exposed to at least one American professor teaching a LTU course each semester of this 8-semester program. The remaining courses for this program are taught in Chinese by local faculty from SUES. SUES issues the Bachelor of Science in Automotive Engineering or Electrical Engineering degree. Details about SUES can be found at this web site: http://www.sues.edu.cn/englisho/a1.htm
QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in Engineering with industry experience. Please send cover letter and resume electronically to mechair@ltu.edu
JOB TITLE: Assistant/Associate Professor of Architecture
POSITION NUMBER: AS9991
HIRING SUPERVISOR: Glen LeRoy
DIVISION: College of Architecture and Design
DEPARTMENT: Architecture
TYPE: Full-Time
JOB DUTIES: Engage in collaboration with faculty specializing in allied teaching areas of urban design, interiors, landscape, and building technologies; and participate in teaching Integrated Design Studios. Teach introductory surveys and seminars in an area of specialization and develop graduate courses and/or conduct research.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will understand design as an integrated focus of the built environment; Preference given to applicants who demonstrate teaching excellence with a strong theoretical and applied knowledge in urban design and planning, with evidence of substantive creative achievement as a design professional. Candidates should hold at least one degree in architecture, with a terminal degree in architecture or a related field. A doctorate and/or professional registration as well as the capacity to be AICP certified are viewed favorably.
Applicants should submit hard copies of a curriculum vitae, non-returnable portfolio of professional design work, and a statement of philosophy pertaining to architecture and/or interior architecture, teaching goals, and additional qualifications to: Chair, Architecture Faculty Search Committee, Lawrence Technological University, 21000 West Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI, 48075 . Letters from three references should also be sent to this Chair. Applicant review begins Nov. 15, 2005, and continues until the positions are filled. Candidates may submit questions to the Search Committee Chair or email abarnard@ltu.edu. Anticipated appointment Aug. 2006. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.