Assistant Professor- Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

• Teach a broad range of materials-related undergraduate and graduate courses in the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (M&ME) Department as well as occasional service courses in the Lance College of Mines and Engineering and/or College of Letters, Sciences, and Professional Studies;
• Teach core and elective courses in the Materials Science Ph.D. program (in partial fulfillment of Duty 1, above);
• Establish and conduct a program of original, externally funded research;
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students;
• Adhere to faculty policies and guidelines published in the MTU Faculty and Staff Handbook and the M&ME Department Standards.

• An earned Ph.D. in materials science, materials engineering, or a closely related science or engineering at the time of appointment;
• A documented record of professional experience and growth in interdisciplinary materials science and engineering;
• Demonstrated ability for conception, execution, and completion of materials-related research at the Ph.D. level;
• Demonstrated ability to oversee, instruct, advise, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in their academic courses and research activities;
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills demonstrated by a record of formal lectures, presentations, and publications.

• An undergraduate degree from an ABET-accredited program in materials engineering or other relevant discipline;
• Post-doctoral research and/or industrial experience in a materials-related field
• Ability to obtain a professional engineering license;
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.

• Ability to deliver nine 50-minute lectures per week over the course of each fifteen-week semester;
• Ability to continuously instruct laboratory classes of 1- to 3-hours duration on a weekly basis throughout each semester;
• Ability to use hand tools, operate laboratory and pilot plant equipment and instrumentation, and perform light to moderate lifting (up to 20 kg).

• Cover letter addressing qualifications,
• Curriculum vitae detailing education, research accomplishments and professional work experience 
• Statement of teaching goals and philosophy (1 page)
• Statement of research interests (1 page)
• Contact information for 3 professional references. 

For full consideration application materials must be complete.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

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Why Work at Tech?

Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science, engineering and technology.

In addition, Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.


• Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.


• 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees


• 11 Holidays per year


• 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start


• Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.


• 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)


• Life and Disability Insurance


• Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees


• Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program


• Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees


• Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.

* Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.

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