Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor

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

The final 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 raswartz@mtu.edu. Review of the applications will begin immediately.

We strongly encourage applicants to address the required and desired qualifications in their cover letter along with an explanation of how they will contribute to the Vision and Mission of Michigan Tech.

Additional Information

The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering currently has 24 faculty members, 540 undergraduate students, and 70 graduate students. Externally-funded research is approximately $4.5M, and the Department is on a trajectory to double its graduate enrollment over the next five years. The CEGE Department has many teaching and research labs with state-of-the-art facilities and connections with industry, who provide instrumentation to support student education and research. Michigan Tech's graduates are eagerly sought by industry because of their hands-on training and rigorous coursework.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech’s hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu.

Other Conditions of Employment:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

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.  

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Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements)