Specialist - Teacher-Fixed Term

Position Summary

Michigan State University (MSU) College of Engineering is seeking an innovative Electrical, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering Teaching Specialist to develop and teach courses at the undergraduate level in electrical circuits, electronic hardware security, and troubleshooting mechatronic systems. This position is a full-time, fixed-term, academic year (9-month) appointment with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2026. The appointment is a renewable three-year contract, contingent upon positive annual performance reviews and mutual agreement. While this position is offered on a fixed-term basis, we are actively seeking individuals who aspire to establish a lasting career in teaching and academic service at our institution.

The selected candidate will join the faculty team of the new Technology Engineering (TechE) program. This multidisciplinary program integrates expertise from mechanical, electrical, computer engineering, and computer science. For complete details about the program, visit https://engineering.msu.edu/about/departments/TechE.

About The College of Engineering

For more than 130 years, the MSU College of Engineering has advanced, shared, and applied engineering knowledge to address society’s most pressing challenges. Our mission is to prepare exceptional engineering graduates, conduct cutting-edge research, and drive innovation that benefits communities locally and globally.

The college pursues this mission through educational and research programs across eight departments, with interdisciplinary strengths in computational sciences, energy, health, manufacturing, materials, mobility, security, and sustainability. By fostering collaboration and discovery, the MSU College of Engineering equips students and faculty to shape the technologies and solutions of the future.

About Michigan State University

At Michigan State University, discovery doesn’t stop at the classroom door. As one of the nation’s leading R1 research universities and a proud land-grant institution, MSU blends academic excellence with a mission to make a difference in communities near and far. Our park-like campus in East Lansing offers more than just a place to work—it’s a hub of innovation, collaboration, and Spartan spirit.

Just steps away from Michigan’s capital city, Lansing, the region offers the best of both worlds: a diverse metropolitan area of more than 540,000 people with cultural opportunities, thriving neighborhoods, and highly rated schools. Whether you’re enjoying the arts, cheering on Big Ten athletics, or exploring nearby lakes and trails, East Lansing is a place where work, life, and community come together.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Masters

Minimum Requirements

1. Master’s degree by position start date;
2. Strong communication skills;
3. Demonstrated experience in working directly with the application/instruction of circuits, electronics, electronic hardware security, and/or system controls;
4. Ability to engage undergraduate students, communicate complex topics clearly, and apply strategies that foster student success.

Desired Qualifications

1. Relevant professional licensing and/or certifications
2. Experience with curriculum development
3. Three or more years teaching undergraduate engineering
4. Three or more years of industry experience
5. Additional experience with electronics and semiconductor packaging is a plus

Required Application Materials

All candidates must apply online at http://careers.msu.edu/. To apply for this position, candidates should submit:

1. a formal letter of interest including a summary of professional experience and skills as related to the position;
2. a current curriculum vitae;
3. a statement of teaching philosophy highlighting your strategies that foster student success and examples of such work;
4. a description of activities you have conducted and their impact on students that demonstrate a commitment to MSU’s Mission and Values that support our land-grant identity (https://strategicplan.msu.edu/mission)
5. the names and contact information for three professional references. (Letters are not required at this stage, but references will be asked to provide letters before final interviews.)

Special Instructions

Applications should be received before November 30, 2025 for full consideration. Applications will be reviewed continually until the position is filled.

Review of Applications Begins On

12/01/2025

Website

https://engineering.msu.edu/about/departments/teche

Department Statement

The new Technology Engineering program in the College of Engineering brings together the strengths of electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering with computer science to create a truly interdisciplinary experience. The program combines technology and engineering principles to prepare graduates with both the theoretical foundation and the hands-on skills needed to solve today’s complex challenges in hardware and software integration.

Students gain applied experience through courses in embedded systems, automation, data science, cybersecurity, and hardware/software development. Real-world projects anchor the curriculum, ensuring graduates are ready to integrate modern technologies with a solid engineering mindset.

Rooted in the MSU land-grant mission, the Technology Engineering program equips future engineers to drive innovation and apply their knowledge for the greater good.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.