Electrical Engineer Instructor 1 or 2- Tenurable

Instructor 1 or 2- Tenurable Track
Electrical Engineering
Full-Time
Academic Year

Montana Technological University invites applications for the faculty position within the Electrical Engineering Department at the Instructor 1 or Instructor 2 Level. Instructor Track requires BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field. Position includes lab director duties. All candidates must have the ability to obtain a PE or EIT license in the state of Montana. The department offers BS and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering as well as a PhD in Energy Engineering and Science. Montana Tech is a special focus university with reputation for excellence localized in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The department has a strong commitment to undergraduate education and maintains externally funded research programs in power systems a control systems. Applications screening starts immediately and continues until the position is filled. Possible start date of January 2027 or August 2027.

Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.

Applications received by 9/30/2026 will be guaranteed full review and consideration.  Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Duties:

• Teach courses and labs for the Electrical Engineering Department.
• Advise students and student projects.
• Develop and maintain laboratory facilities within the Electrical Engineering department.
• Provide service to the campus and community.
• Participate in Electrical Engineering program development**.**

Required Qualifications for Instructor 1

• Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET accredited program.
• Licensure: Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) license as an Electrical Engineer in Montana**.**

Required Qualifications for Instructor 2

• Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET accredited program.
• Advanced Degree: MS in a technical area supporting an EE subject (e.g., engineering disciplines, physics, computer science).
• Licensure: Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Montana within one year of hire.
• Experience: College-level teaching experience with demonstrated excellent performance.

Preferred Qualifications for Instructor 1:

• college-level teaching experience with demonstrated excellent performance.

Physical Demands:
Candidates must be able to meet the following physical requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to safely lift, carry, and transport laboratory equipment or instructional materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to ascend and descend flights of stairs while carrying equipment to access multi-level campus facilities and laboratory spaces.

For full consideration application materials must be complete.  
Please include: 

• Cover letter addressing qualifications,
• Resume
• Contact information for 3 professional references.