Ensured Consideration Date: March 28, 2026
Sub Department: Civil, Environmental & Geospatial Engineering
Michigan Technological University is an R1 technological research university founded in 1885 in Houghton. Our rural campus is situated just miles from Lake Superior in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula and is home to nearly 7,500 students from more than 60 countries around the world. Consistently ranked among the best universities in the country for return on investment, Michigan's flagship technological university offers more than 185 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Research focus areas include defense, health, energy, automotive, environment, and aerospace.
The area's waters, forests, and snowfall support year-round recreation, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, and paddling. The University is an integral part of the region, supported by a friendly and welcoming community that takes pride in being a true college town. We embrace our size, climate, sense of adventure, and originality.
Summary
Michigan Technological University, a nationally recognized leader in engineering, computing, and science education and research, invites applications for the Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Geospatial Engineering. The position will be in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering. Applicants with the required education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and accomplishments commensurate with a higher rank will also be considered for an appointment at the rank of Visiting Associate Teaching Professor.
Michigan Tech attracts world-class faculty who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties
1. Teaching Geospatial Engineering courses, with a typical load is three courses per semester.
2. Assist in curriculum assessment and development.
3. Contribute to departmental service needs through departmental committees or other service responsibilities.
4. Integrate safety practices into daily activities and apply continuous improvement strategies to everyday work.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures
The applicant must have earned at least a BS degree in either geospatial, surveying, geomatics, engineering or a closely related discipline and be licensed as a professional surveyor in any state.
Required Experience
Demonstrated teaching experience as the instructor of record and/or teaching assistant in one or more of the following: fundamentals of surveying, land surveying, geospatial computations, terrestrial laser scanning, land subdivision design, engineering/route surveying, legal principles, boundary principles, Computer Aided Drafting, GIS and GNSS. At least 3 years of practical industry experience in any combination of Surveying, GIS and GNSS.
Desirable Education and/or Experience
Demonstrated effective and engaging teaching experience at a university level of one or more the following: land surveying, geospatial computations, engineering/route surveying, Adjustments, Geodesy, Computer Aided Drafting, GIS and GNSS. Additional licenses and/or certifications such as Professional Engineer, Geographic Information Systems Professional, Certified Photogrammetrist or Certified Hydrographer. A master's level degree or currently enrolled as a master's student working toward a degree in Geospatial/Geomatics/Surveying engineering or a closely related discipline (such as Civil engineering).
Demonstrated experience of at least three years in leadership and/or mentoring roles in civil, environmental, and geospatial engineering-related professional organizations.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
* Experience with current industry software
* Fluently communicate in English
* Geospatial programming skills
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
* Demonstrate a passion for teaching.
* Demonstrate a strong interest in undergraduate education.
* Versatility and experience in teaching foundational as well as more advanced undergraduate courses.
* Ability to develop new course topics in Geospatial Engineering.
Work Environment and/or Physical Demands
The work environment is that of a typical office and/or classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment
Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.
Required University Training:
* Employee Safety Overview
* Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
* Annual Data Security Training
* Annual Title IX Training
Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)
1
FLSA Status
Exempt
Appointment Term
9 months
Shift
-
Pay Rate/Salary
Thefinal salary will depend on experience and qualifications.
Title of Position Supervisor
Department Chair
Posting Type
Internal and External
Dependent on Funding
No
Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)
Applicants will need to upload the following separate documents:
* Curriculum Vitae
* Cover Letter
* Teaching statement and philosophy
Applications are to be submitted on-line at http://www.employment.mtu.edu/cw/en-us/job/494131. Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of their teaching interests and philosophy. Please direct inquiries to the Search Committee Chair, R. Andrew Swartz at
[email protected]. Review of the applications will... For full info follow application link.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
