Instructor II / Lab DirectorMontana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.Applications received by April 7,2024 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established. Duties:This position will be responsible for Mechanical Engineering laboratories, including tracking the lab budget, supervision of assistants and graders, preparing demonstrations and lectures, developing curriculum, leading safety training of students, maintaining equipment, oversight and mentoring of student senior design projects, including multidisciplinary cross-campus senior design projects, multi-disciplinary student competition projects, solicitation of funds in support of student projects, and tracking lab inventory. Job responsibilities include teaching lecture courses depending on department needs. This person will lead lab equipment and instrumentation setup and operation and oversee lab and machine shop activities, and is expected to provide service to the department, campus, community, and profession.Required Qualifications:
BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MS in an engineering field.
Experience in oversight of or actual use of machine shop tools.
Experience in equipment procurement, modification, installation, and maintenance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Industrial experience;
Teaching experience;
Excellent written/oral communication skills; and
Capability to obtain a PE license within four years of appointment.
For full consideration application materials must be complete. Please include:
Cover letter addressing qualifications,
Resume
Contact information for 3 professional references.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.For full consideration application materials must be complete.Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.To claim veteran’s preference please complete the located on the employment page and email to humanresources@mtech.edu. You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.To request an accommodation for the application or interview, please contact Cathy Isakson 406-496-4380; cisakson@mtech.eduWhy 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.
Montana Technological University, Butte Montana, is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide, where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.Powered by JazzHR
