Tenure Track Assistant Professor

Posting Details

Position Information

Classification Title Faculty

Job Title Tenure Track Assistant Professor

Position Number F00009

Position Class Type Regular

Position Type Faculty

FLSA Exempt

Other Position Information

About Kettering: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.

Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.

To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.

Position Status Full-time

If Part Time, hours per week

Posting Text

Preferred Qualifications

· Demonstrated excellence in teaching and student learning at the undergraduate and graduate levels

· Record of developing courses, designing curriculum, and establishing laboratory activities.

· Record of sponsored scholarship

· Industrial / Professional experience outside of academia in one or more of the following application areas: electronic systems, battery and energy storage systems, vehicle electrification systems, robotic systems, mechatronic systems, communication and networking systems, electronic control systems;

· Experience working effectively in an interdisciplinary environment.

Job Specific Required Qualifications

· Ph.D. in electrical engineering or a closely related field *ABD with completion by time of appointment will be considered).

· Demonstrated expertise in teaching lecture and laboratory courses in a wide range of foundational and advanced courses, including; circuits and electronic systems, electrical machines, control systems, signals and systems, signal processing, communications, battery and energy storage systems, vehicle electrification systems, robotic systems, mechatronic systems, and communication systems.

· The ability to develop courses in new technologies supporting industry trends and institutional initiatives.

· Record of scholarly achievements in electrical engineering and evidence of potential for future achievement.

· Effective written and oral communication skills in the English language.

· Proof of legal authority to work at Kettering University.

· Understand and have a commitment to Kettering University Values

o RESPECT: for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity partnerships with students.

o INTEGRITY: including accountability, transparency and ethics.

o CREATIVITY: fostering flexibility and innovation.

o COLLABORATION: across disciplines and with all partners.

o EXCELLENCE: in all we do.

Posting Information

Posting Number FP00103

Posting Date 11/02/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Job Duties

Job Duties

Percent of total time 55

Duties

• Teaching and learning duties, including course, laboratories, and curriculum development, student projects, professional development aiming at enhancing student learning and best practices in teaching and learning.

• Percent of total time

• 25

Duties

• Research and scholarship: This includes establishing a research program appropriate for Kettering University, and aligned with teacher-scholar model. Also, it is expected that faculty involves students in research projects, publish their research and scholarship work in peer reviewed journals, as well as presentations in conferences.

• Percent of total time

• 20

Duties

• Service and citizenship: This includes service activities within the department, the institution, the profession, and the community.

• Posting Specific Questions

• Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes

• No

• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status by Kettering University (e.g., H-1B visa status)?

• (Open Ended Question)

• Do you currently hold an earned Ph.D?

• Yes

• No

• If you do not have an earned Ph.D. (or equivalent) at this time, when do you expect to receive your degree?

• (Open Ended Question)

• If you have earned a Ph.D. degree, please specify the discipline/concentration.

• (Open Ended Question)

• How many years of teaching experience do you have?

• None

• 1-3 years

• 4-6 years

• 6-10 years

• 10 years

• Describe your college teaching experience including specific courses and duration.

• (Open Ended Question)

• How many years of experience do you have outside of academia?

• Less than 2 years

• 2 - 4 years

• 5 or more years

• Describe your previous experience outside academia.

• (Open Ended Question)

• Briefly describe your current and anticipated future research.

• (Open Ended Question)

• Applicant Documents

• Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Teaching Philosophy

• Curriculum Vitae

• List of References

• Research Philosophy

• Optional Documents

• Kettering University, 1700 University Ave. Flint, MI 48504