1855 AssistantAssociateFull Professor

Working/Functional Title

1855 Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Position Summary

The College of Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for a tenure-system faculty position in socially responsive and community-focused engineering that focuses on expanding access and opportunity. We welcome candidates whose research and teaching address societal challenges improve accessibility and foster inclusive solutions that benefit diverse communities. We especially welcome applications at the rank of Assistant Professor though outstanding candidates at the Associate or Full Professor level are also encouraged to apply.

Areas of interest include but are not limited to:

• Infusion of socially responsive and community-focused engineering principles in general engineering and discipline-specific contexts.
• Complex and interconnected human-natural systems such as food energy and water with emphasis on enhancing the security resilience and sustainability of such systems within communities.
• Integration of societal factors in a systems engineering approach to improve public safety health and welfare.
• Human-centered design ergonomics and accessibility engineering with emphases on empowering full participation of persons with disabilities in our society.

Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in an engineering field or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment with an anticipated start date ofAugust 16 2026. Appointments will be made in the Departments of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering and/or Mechanical Engineering based on existing strengths and capabilities and the candidates preferences. Joint appointments with other departments are also possible. This will be a full-time academic-year appointment in the tenure system with tenure if appropriate at a salary commensurate with the candidates background and experience. Those who conduct research that broadens access to education and innovation addresses barriers to participation or enhances the universitys ability to serve communities are of high interest.

The candidate is expected to establish a sustainable externally funded and internationally visible research program; make significant scholarly contributions to their discipline; conduct community-engaged research; be an effective teacher and mentor of undergraduate and graduate students; engage in institutional and professional service; and contribute to the universitys land-grant mission of access service and advancing knowledge for the common good. Candidates are encouraged to describe the potential impacts of their scholarship and how their work might complement existing strengths within the College and across the university. Additional qualifications include strong leadership and interpersonal skills excellent written and oral communication abilities a demonstrated capacity to thrive in a collaborative research environment and a commitment to advancing MSUs land-grant mission of expanding access opportunity and excellence.

Successful candidates are expected to collaborate with and build on existing MSU activities focused on developing engineered systems (e.g. buildings on-site energy generation and storage water and food systems transportation) and innovative devices to address multidisciplinary global problems (e.g. climate resilience energy water and food security public health and safety) with an emphasis on enabling and supporting full participation of communities with limited opportunities.

Additionally the successful candidate is expected to support MSUs strategic priorities. This position is supported by the MSU Provosts 1855 Professorships initiative which seeks to elevate academic quality and reputation at MSU. For more information about the 1855 Professorships visit:1855 Professorships Office of the Provost Michigan State University. For more information about MSUs strategic plan visit:Strategic Plan Michigan State University

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

Doctorate -Engineering or closely related discipline

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must have earned a PhD in Engineering or a closely related discipline.

Desired Qualifications

Additional qualifications include strong leadership and interpersonal skills excellent written and oral communication abilities a demonstrated capacity to thrive in a collaborative research environment and a commitment to advancing MSUs land-grant mission of expanding access opportunity and excellence.

Required Application Materials

The application must include the following materials:

1. A detailed CV
2. A cover letter summarizing your qualifications (one page)
3. A teaching vision statement(one page)
4. A research vision statement (one page)
5. A land-grant mission statement (one page) which should include:

• Your understanding of MSUs land-grant mission and its emphasis on expanding access opportunity and excellence in higher education and research
• Examples of how your teaching research or outreach has advanced broad access to knowledge or created opportunities for individuals or communities
• Evidence of outcomes and impact from your work that demonstrate alignment with MSUs commitment to serving the public good
• Ways you intend to contribute to MSUs tradition of connecting discovery with practical application to benefit society locally and globally

Candidates are encouraged to describethe potential impact of their work and how it aligns with the existing strengths of the Departments College or other programs at MSU.

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin on December 1 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Questions about this position are welcome and should be directed to the search committee chair by email at .

Review of Applications Begins On

12/01/2025

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About The College of Engineering

For over 130 years the MSU College of Engineering has advanced shared and applied engineering knowledge to address societys most pressing challenges. Guided by Michigan State Universitys land-grant mission we are dedicated to preparing exceptional graduates conducting breakthrough research and driving innovations that serve the public goodimproving lives locally and globally. With annual research expenditures of $71 million the college offers world-class facilities resources and support to push the boundaries of discovery and application.

Our eight departments span a wide range of disciplines with strengths in computational sciences energy health manufacturing materials mobility security and sustainability. Collaboration is at the heart of our work spanning departments other colleges and an extensive global network of research partners. With a strong tradition of mentorship and a culture that values creativity impact and service the MSU College of Engineering provides an environment where faculty staff and students can thrive lead transformative research and help shape the technologies and solutions of the future.

About Michigan State University

At Michigan State University discovery doesnt stop at the classroom door. As one of the nations 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 workits a hub of innovation collaboration and Spartan spirit.

Just steps away from Michigans capital city Lansing the region offers the best of both worlds: a diverse metropolitan area of more than 540000 people with cultural opportunities thriving neighborhoods and highly rated schools. Whether youre 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.

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.