Faculty Job Postings
JOB TITLE: Assistant Professor of Chemical Biology
POSITION NUMBER: AE9966
HIRING SUPERVISOR: Department Chair
DIVISION: College of Arts & Science
DEPARTMENT: Natural Science
TYPE: Full Time
JOB DUTIES: The Department of Natural Sciences at Lawrence Technological University invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in Chemical Biology beginning in Fall 2010. The successful candidate will teach all levels of undergraduate chemistry with laboratory and excel in teaching and scholarship. Candidates must demonstrate an obvious enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching and the ability to involve undergraduates in scholarly research in an undergraduate college environment. In addition the candidate will be expected to serve on the department committees as required.
QUALIFICATIONS: The applicant must have earned a Ph.D. in Biochemistry or Ph.D in Organic Chemistry with experience or emphasis in biochemistry required. Exceptional candidates in any area are encouraged to apply. Laboratory experience in organic and biochemical are preferred. Increased emphasis on life sciences, cross-collaboration with biomedical engineering faculty and prior teaching experience is a plus.
Candidates should mail, as a PDF file, curriculum vitae, statement of interest and experience in teaching, and description of research, and three letters of recommendation, all PDF format to: Anthony Sky, Chair, Lawrence Technological University, Department of Natural Science, 21000 West Ten Mile Rd, Southfield, MI. 48075 or asky@ltu.edu no snail-mail please, Tel; 248-204-3600. Application deadline: Dec. 19, 2009. Salary will be competitive.
JOB TITLE: Assistant Professor of Physics
POSITION NUMBER: AS9960
HIRING SUPERVISOR: Department Chair
DIVISION: College of Arts & Science
DEPARTMENT: Natural Science
TYPE: Full Time
JOB DUTIES: The Department of Natural Sciences at Lawrence Technological University invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in physics for academic year 2010-2011. The successful candidate will teach all levels of undergraduate physics and will excel in teaching and scholarship. Directs research and writes grants in support of undergraduate physics education. Candidates must demonstrate an obvious enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching and the ability to involve undergraduates in scholarly research in an undergraduate college environment. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to serve on department committees as required.
QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. in physics is required. Exceptional candidates in any area and at any level are encouraged to apply, although experimental Optics and Lasers, biologically oriented physics, high energy physics, and atomic physics are of particular interest. Increased emphasis on life sciences, cross-collaboration with biomedical engineering faculty and prior teaching experience is a plus.
Candidates should mail, as a PDF file, curriculum vitae, statement of interest and experience in teaching, and description of research, and three letters of recommendation, all PDF format to: Anthony Sky, Chair, Lawrence Technological University, Department of Natural Science, 21000 West Ten Mile Rd, Southfield, MI. 48075 or asky@ltu.edu no snail-mail please, Tel; 248-204-3600. Application deadline: Dec. 19, 2009. Salary will be competitive.
JOB TITLE: College Professor
POSITION NUMBER: SL9986
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. Applicants 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: Senior Lecturer
POSITION NUMBER: SL9982
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. Applicants should demonstrate exceptional design experience and ability. The successful candidate will teach studio and/or seminar classes pertaining to that area of study.
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must hold a Masters Degree and a NCIDQ certification is required. 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: Chair, Department of Architecture
POSITION NUMBER: DC9991
HIRING SUPERVISOR: Glen LeRoy
DIVISION: College of Architecture
DEPARTMENT: Architecture
TYPE: Full-Time
JOB DUTIES: The College of Architecture seeks innovative, resourceful and experienced academic leader to fill a full-time tenure track chair position. Responsibilities include overseeing course scheduling, managing the departmental budget, monitoring curriculum and degree programs, as well as initiating and maintaining communications within the College, the community and local or national professional organizations. The position combines both administrative and teaching roles. Ideal candidates should demonstrate distinguished records of nationally or internationally recognized work in practice, research and/or teaching.
QUALIFICATIONS: The applicant must have earned a Master's Degree and Professional Degree, PhD or professional registration in architecture desired. The applicant must demonstrate strong academic leadership, including program stewardship and support of faculty and student development; excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain the confidence and respect of faculty, students, staff, alumni, and the professional community.
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 Professor in Computer Science
POSITION NUMBER: PF9979
HIRING SUPERVISOR: David Bindschadler
DIVISION: Arts and Sciences
DEPARTMENT: Math and Computer Science
TYPE: Full-Time
JOB DUTIES: Responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate Computer Science courses. Oversees student projects, develop courses and curricula, and remain active and up-to-date in the field of Computer Science.
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Computer Science. or closely related field; or more than ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be primarily committed to development of undergraduate and professional graduate computer science through students teaching and projects and believe strongly in the value of both theory and application. Review of candidates will begin on November 16, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science anticipates the appointment of an Assistant Professor of Computer Science start date from 2009 to 2010.
Applicants should email a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching submit philosophy and research interests, and three letters of recommendation to cssearch@ltu.edu Submission of hard copies is not necessary, but will be accepted at: Computer Science Search Committee, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Lawrence Technological University, 21000 West Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI. 48075. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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: Adjunct Professor of Engineering, SUES program
POSITION NUMBER:
HIRING SUPERVISOR: Dr Steven Howell and Dr. Richard Johnston
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