MSU-Northern is seeking a faculty member for its world-class Automotive and Diesel Technology Programs. Applicants qualifying for either tenure track or non-tenure track are encouraged to apply. The faculty member in this position will teach approximately 24 credit hours of lecture/laboratory courses per academic year. Courses assigned will primarily be in automotive technology, with the potential assignment of other courses that are relevant to both the automotive and diesel/ag mechanics industries. Topics include, but may not limited to, electrical/electronics, automotive technology (engines, engine diagnostics, brakes, steering/suspension), and auto/diesel/ag mechanics (e.g., Heating/Air Conditioning).
Academic and career advising will be a responsibility associated with this position. In addition, the successful candidate will be involved in curriculum development, lab and classroom maintenance, program growth, and program assessment, and will work with an external industry-specific advisory board to ensure program quality and student employability. Academic responsibilities will also include serving on campus committees, engaging in campus activities, and serving as an ambassador for, and collegiate member of, the College of Technical Sciences.
Effective teaching is the primary mission of this position and MSU-Northern. For more information about this program and MSU-Northern, go to www.msun.edu.
Duties and Responsibilities
The faculty member in this position will teach approximately 24 credit hours of lecture/laboratory courses per academic year. Courses assigned will primarily be in automotive technology, with the potential assignment of other courses that are relevant to both the automotive and diesel/ag mechanics industries. Topics include, but may not limited to, electrical/electronics, automotive technology (engines, engine diagnostics, brakes, steering/suspension), and auto/diesel/ag mechanics (e.g., Heating/Air Conditioning).
Academic and career advising will be a responsibility associated with this position. In addition, the successful candidate will be involved in curriculum development, lab and classroom maintenance, program growth, and program assessment, and will work with an external industry-specific advisory board to ensure program quality and student employability. Academic responsibilities will also include serving on campus committees, engaging in campus activities, and serving as an ambassador for, and collegiate member of, the College of Technical Sciences.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Assistant Professor or Lecturer 1:
- Education and experience commensurate with rank.
- Recent industry work experience with a strong background in electrical/electronics, engines, automotive/diesel systems
- Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication
- Demonstrated strength in interpersonal skills
Note: For tenure track, a master’s degree will be required for tenure. A bachelor’s degree in automotive technology or related field will be required to be considered for the rank of Assistant Professor.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Experience with, and willingness to embrace, new technologies
The Successful Candidate Will Special Requirements
A teaching demonstration by the candidate will be required as a part of the interview process.
Physical Demands
Physical demands associated with this position include the ability to work in an office, classroom or lab environment with or without reasonable accommodations.
The Program
The Diesel and Automotive Technology programs at MSU-Northern provide students with a balanced, detail-oriented education that not only teaches the principles and systems used in the industry, but also includes hands-on training on a wide variety of industry-standard vehicles and equipment. Through these well-rounded, in-depth programs, Northern graduates receive a technically sound education that can open doors literally all over the world. Visit this webpage for videos, academic maps and related links about the Automotive Technology
Program, https://www.msun.edu/academics/cots/program-AutoTech.aspx
The Department
Visit this webpage for videos, academic maps and related links about the Automotive Technology
Program, https://www.msun.edu/academics/cots/program-AutoTech.aspx
The College
The College of Technical Sciences offers an array of technical degree programs under a unique umbrella which makes the school one of a kind in North America.
- Certificate, Associate, and Bachelor’s degrees in the Business Administration, Engineering Technology, Transportation Technology, Agriculture, and the Trades
- Programs in Workforce Development and Apprenticeship Related Training
- Technical programs blended with liberal arts and general education all on the same campus
- Professors and professional staff who are dedicated and understand education as well as industry needs
- Multiple program minors, emphases, and options that respond to current industry needs
- Technical programs matched with career enhancing education in, business, design, and education
Explore the College of Technical Sciences here, https://www.msun.edu/academics/cots/index.aspx.
This position has supervisory duties? No
Posting Detail Information
Announcement Number
FAC - VA - 2600004P
Desired Start Date
August 1, 2026
Position End Date (if temporary)
Until an adequate pool is established
No
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Applicants must upload the following with their application:
- A cover letter which addresses how you meet the required and preferred qualifications, your professional and academic career goals, and your interest in the position.
- A resume or curriculum vitae.
- A list of three professional references.
In the online application in the Background Check field, type YES to show you understand this additional requirement.
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https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization_for_Background_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf
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