Academic Career & Executive Search is pleased to assist Lawrence Technological University (LTU) in its search for Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Mechanical, Robotics & Industrial Engineering.

For best consideration, please apply by December 7th.

The A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical, Robotics & Industrial Engineering at Lawrence Technological University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field. The Applicants preferred are those who have a strong commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels and the ability to establish and conduct independent research. Candidates with expertise in Thermo-Fluids with emphasis on CFD are preferred.  

LTU is a selective, focused university with Colleges of Architecture & Design, Arts & Sciences, Engineering, and Business & Information Technology. Of these, Engineering is the oldest and largest, enrolling approximately 872 undergraduate and 197 graduate students. The College includes five departments: civil and architectural, electrical and computer, mechanical-robotics-industrial, biomedical, and technology. Over a third of LTU’s students enroll in evening programs, and the College serves both full-time and part-time students. The University enjoys strong ties with many industries headquartered in the region and is expanding graduate service and applied research programs. 

Lawrence Technological University’s A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical, Robotics and Industrial Engineering has 15 full-time faculty and enrolls approximately 139 graduate and close to 307 undergraduate students. The department offers the following degrees: B.S. Mechanical Engineering, B.S. Industrial Engineering, B.S. Robotics Engineering, M.S. Mechanical Engineering, M. S. Automotive Engineering, M.S. Mechatronic & Robotics Engineering, Master of Engineering Management, M.S. Industrial Engineering, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering.

JOB DUTIES: 

• Teach courses in mechanical engineering as assigned by the department chair, usually 9-credithours per semester. 
• Serve the department, college, and the profession by undertaking committee work and leadership roles and by advising students. Carry out scholarly work, including applied research.
• This faculty member:
• Teaches and develops undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical engineering.
• Develops and sustains strong externally funded research program.
• Advises undergraduate and graduate students.
• Directs student engineering projects.
• Participates in professional and University service activities.
• Keeps regular office hours to provide easy access to students.
• Maintains current knowledge in fields of expertise.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.

About the Institution

Lawrence Technological University ranks in the top tier of U.S. News & World Report's America's 2023 Best Colleges and continues to score high in the most prestigious categories including being recognized as a “Best Value Schools.” Lawrence Tech was founded as a college of engineering with only a few hundred students and a handful of faculty. Today it offers more than 100 programs in four colleges, with a total enrollment of approximately 3,000 students, and employs more than 400 full- and part-time faculty. In terms of enrollment, Lawrence Tech is among Michigan’s largest independent colleges.

In 1950, associate programs were added to Lawrence Tech’s baccalaureate offerings. In 1952 the College of Business and Information Technology was re-established, having its origins in an earlier industrial engineering curriculum. Master’s degree programs in management were launched in 1989. The College of Architecture and Design evolved in 1962 from the former architectural engineering department and in 1993 launched a Master of Architecture program. The College of Arts and Sciences was established in 1967. Master’s degree programs in engineering were begun in 1990 and in Arts and Sciences in 1997. Doctoral programs were launched in 2002. In 2011 competitive athletics returned to campus with the University’s entry into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. LTU now supports 26 varsity men's and women's teams in baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball – and a pep band, marching band, and dance team.

The University also offers programs with partner universities in Asia, Europe, Mexico, and the Middle East.

Mission
To develop innovative and agile leaders through a student-centric learning environment and applied research embracing theory and practice.

About the College of Engineering

Lawrence Technological University (LTU) College of Engineering has been creating future leaders in engineering, science, and technology for over 80 years. We take great pride in preparing the next generation of innovative and holistic thinkers to transform technology, create solutions, and make the world a better place. Engineering at LTU is consistently ranked among the highest-rated major and highest-paying college majors. 

LTU College of Engineering distinguishes its graduates by augmenting the excellent technical skills curriculum with the Entrepreneurial Minded Learning (EML) method that cultivates curiosity, connections, and creating value and Interdisciplinary Design and Entrepreneurial Application Sequence (IDEAS) that facilitates collaboration amongst students from various engineering disciplines. 

College of Engineering faculty engages in scholarly work creating innovative engineering solutions for private and public funding sources as well as originating knowledge and methods in teaching and learning. Undergraduate and graduate students research opportunities enable in-depth training in the scholarly process while working on cutting edge projects in the college’s state of the art laboratories and research centers.

Engineering students can also participate in a wide range of exciting activities that elevate the learning experience, including but not limited to COOPs and Internships, student organizations, and student competition projects. The undergraduate and graduate programs are designed to qualify students for internships early in your degree program. Students go beyond lecture-based learning with personalized attention from faculty and small team collaboration and learn theory and practice with an engineering curriculum that also promotes business savvy and workforce readiness.

 
Living in the Area

Lawrence Tech is located in suburban Southfield, Michigan with a population of 76,000. Southfield, located in Oakland County, is ranked second in the nation for per capita income in counties with more than one million people. Attracting both young professionals and retirees, Southfield offers an urban/suburban blend with restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, museums, galleries, a zoo, and extensive parks and recreation areas with swimming pools, tennis and volleyball courts, and ice rinks. The city also offers 30 miles of cycling, hiking and nature trails, a museum; two public golf courses; and nearly 750 acres of park land.

The area offers lower cost of living, unemployment, and crime rates than the rest of the country. Higher school spending rounds out the benefits of living in Southfield.

Offering a wealth of opportunity for business and industry, more than 35% of the Global Fortune 500 as well as 63,000 businesses are located in the county.


To Apply 

For best consideration, please apply by December 7th.

Please do not email applications. 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and should include a cover letter and curriculum vita. Ideally cover letters should not exceed two pages. All applications are treated confidentially.

Inquiries, referrals, and nominations are treated confidentially:

Inquiries and questions: Please send to ltumrie@acesrch.com 
Nominations and referrals: Please send to nominations@acesrch.com