"Assistant Professor - Engineering & Technology -Technology Management"

Job Description

Assistant Professor - Engineering & Technology -Technology Management
Southeast Missouri State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202500331

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Engineering and Technology

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Position Summary

Assistant Professor - Tenure Track

Technology Management

Department of Engineering & Technology

Southeast Missouri State University is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at assistant professor level to teach graduate and undergraduate classes in the Technology Management programs within the Department of Engineering & Technology.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of technology management classes at the graduate and undergraduate level, typically four courses per semester.
• Support the technology management graduate program and technology management undergraduate programs and related course curriculum.
• Advise and mentor students and provide leadership to the technology management graduate program.
• Maintain and advance the industrial advisory board associated with the technology management graduate program.
• Maintain and advance relationships with professionals in the technology management industry for program improvement and career placement for students.
• Provide service to the department/college/university including participation in recruitment and retention activities.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Technology Management or a closely related field (degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited/government certified university).
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality teaching instruction, utilizing various teaching delivery strategies (including, but not limited to: face-to-face/in-person, blended, online courses, lab-based courses, experiential learning, etc.), in areas such as (but not limited to): industrial supervision, knowledge management, research methods, project management, industrial safety, management of technology innovations, advanced quality concepts, and technical training and development.
• Demonstrated relevant teaching and/or industrial experiences (a preference for having both teaching and industrial experience, relevant professional certifications and credentials).
• Demonstrated evidence of effective communication skills (including oral, written, and interpersonal).
• Demonstrated evidence of student-oriented mindset, including promoting the program, advising and mentoring students and helping students with internship and career placement.
• Demonstrated evidence of commitment to teamwork, collegiality, and collaboration when interacting with others within and outside of the university community.

As a public regional university (with a graduate mission), Southeast seeks candidates with a commitment to excellent undergraduate (and graduate) education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model. Applications of instructional technology and pedagogical research are supported through the Center for Teaching and Learning and SEMO Online. Successful candidates will contribute to the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended and online formats, and participate in initiatives promoting student success, retention and degree completion.

Required Information & Deadline

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately. The position is available January 2026 and will remain open until filled.

Required Information: Submit the following items online by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page:

• Letter of interest addressing position requirements
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement introducing your teaching philosophy and personal experiences mentoring and advising students
• Statement of research and scholarly interests - and industrial experiences, if applicable
• Unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required when offer of employment is accepted)
• Names, emails and telephone numbers of at least three references

Additional Information

Departmental Information: Additional information regarding the Department of Engineering & Technology can be found at http://www.semo.edu/eng-tech/.

About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO): Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching, and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high-quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty, and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.

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