What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Professor-Fixed Term position at Michigan State University?
Working/Functional Title
ABET Assessment and Accreditation Coordinator
Position Summary
The Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Michigan State University seeks an individual to provide guidance for program assessment, evaluation, and accreditation preparation efforts during academic years 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 in advance of the Fall 2028 ABET accreditation review.
The coordinator will lead an effort to review and strengthen the program’s assessment and evaluation practices to help prepare for the Fall 2028 accreditation review. More specifically, this individual will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and department leadership to streamline collection and interpretation of assessment data for improvement of student learning and compliance with ABET criteria. Mentoring will focus on building program capacity for sustained leadership of the assessment and evaluation processes at the conclusion of the appointment.
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 -Chemical Engineering
Minimum Requirements
Over 12 year of ABET program assessment, evaluation, and accreditation preparation efforts in ChE program.
Required Application Materials
07/20/2026
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Website
https://engineering.msu.edu/departments/chems
Department Statement
About The Department Of Chemical Engineering And Materials Science
The Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Michigan State University is recognized for excellence in research, innovation, and engineering education. The department offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs that emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, hands-on learning, and the development of solutions to complex challenges in energy, health, sustainability, manufacturing, and advanced materials.
About The College Of Engineering
For more than 130 years, the MSU College of Engineering has advanced, shared, and applied engineering knowledge to address society’s most pressing challenges. Our mission is to prepare exceptional engineering graduates, conduct cutting-edge research, and drive innovation that benefits communities locally and globally.
The college pursues this mission through educational and research programs across eight departments, with interdisciplinary strengths in computational sciences, energy, health, manufacturing, materials, mobility, security, and sustainability. By fostering collaboration and discovery, the MSU College of Engineering equips students and faculty to shape the technologies and solutions of the future.
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.
ABET Assessment and Accreditation Coordinator
Position Summary
The Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Michigan State University seeks an individual to provide guidance for program assessment, evaluation, and accreditation preparation efforts during academic years 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 in advance of the Fall 2028 ABET accreditation review.
The coordinator will lead an effort to review and strengthen the program’s assessment and evaluation practices to help prepare for the Fall 2028 accreditation review. More specifically, this individual will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and department leadership to streamline collection and interpretation of assessment data for improvement of student learning and compliance with ABET criteria. Mentoring will focus on building program capacity for sustained leadership of the assessment and evaluation processes at the conclusion of the appointment.
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 -Chemical Engineering
Minimum Requirements
- At least 6 years of ABET program assessment, evaluation, and accreditation preparation efforts in ChE program.
- Doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering
Over 12 year of ABET program assessment, evaluation, and accreditation preparation efforts in ChE program.
Required Application Materials
- CV
- cover letter
07/20/2026
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Website
https://engineering.msu.edu/departments/chems
Department Statement
About The Department Of Chemical Engineering And Materials Science
The Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Michigan State University is recognized for excellence in research, innovation, and engineering education. The department offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs that emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, hands-on learning, and the development of solutions to complex challenges in energy, health, sustainability, manufacturing, and advanced materials.
About The College Of Engineering
For more than 130 years, the MSU College of Engineering has advanced, shared, and applied engineering knowledge to address society’s most pressing challenges. Our mission is to prepare exceptional engineering graduates, conduct cutting-edge research, and drive innovation that benefits communities locally and globally.
The college pursues this mission through educational and research programs across eight departments, with interdisciplinary strengths in computational sciences, energy, health, manufacturing, materials, mobility, security, and sustainability. By fostering collaboration and discovery, the MSU College of Engineering equips students and faculty to shape the technologies and solutions of the future.
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.