Assistant Professor in Engineering

Position Description

Full-time Teaching Faculty Position in Engineering Science
Brandeis University - Waltham, Massachusetts

Brandeis University invites applications for a full-time teaching faculty position in Engineering Science at the Assistant Professor level, starting in the Summer or Fall of 2027 (pending budgetary approval). The position is outside the tenure structure and will have an initial appointment of up to three years with the potential for renewal. The salary range for this position is $85,000-100,000 (nine-month academic salary), commensurate with experience.

About Brandeis University: Brandeis University's suburban campus in Waltham, MA is situated in the high-tech corridor along I-95, close to the academic and technology centers of Boston and Cambridge. Brandeis combines the best traditions of an R1 research university with a strong emphasis on teaching, characteristic of a liberal arts college. As part of our ongoing commitment to interdisciplinary excellence, we are launching a new program to embed Engineering faculty within our world-class Science departments, fostering research, education, collaboration and innovation at the intersection of engineering, the sciences, and the liberal arts.

Position Description: The successful candidate will play a major role in the development of a new undergraduate Engineering Science major, preparing students for graduate studies and careers in a range of engineering and professional fields. They will teach required courses in Engineering Process and Engineering Science, as well as upper-level elective courses in their area of expertise. The role will also include undergraduate advising and participation in ABET accreditation, as well as extensive collaboration with faculty from across the university to enrich the curriculum. The candidate may be affiliated with a Science department close to their disciplinary area and integrated into a highly valued community of teaching faculty. Brandeis offers a promotion track outside the tenure structure, with clear criteria.

Qualifications: We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in any engineering discipline who demonstrate excellence in teaching engineering at the university level and enthusiasm for collaborative, project-based teaching with colleagues across the sciences, liberal arts, and business. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in areas that complement program strengths and Brandeis priorities, including but not limited to bio- and biomedical engineering, robotics, materials science, environmental engineering, design and manufacturing, and engineering education. Experience teaching a senior-level engineering capstone design course is an asset (see requested application materials below).

Opportunity and Impact: This position offers a unique opportunity to shape a new and impactful undergraduate Engineering Science program, which integrates engineering with the natural sciences, arts, humanities, social sciences, and business. Brandeis is committed to fostering interdisciplinary approaches that address complex global challenges and prepare students for careers as engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs, policy makers, and more. Join us in shaping the future of engineering education at Brandeis University!

Application Process: Applicants should submit the following at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/33364

● Cover letter,

● Detailed curriculum vitae,

● Statement (3-4 pages maximum) covering teaching philosophy, engineering experience and interests, and a reflection on your approach to the ethical, professional, and societal responsibilities of engineering education and practice, including consideration of public welfare, responsible innovation, accessibility, and the broader impact of engineering solutions.

Please also include a section describing each of two courses you might teach, including:

○ “Senior Capstone Design”: a culminating, year-long experience in which teams of Engineering students solve real-world technical problems;

○ an upper-level Engineering Science course in your area of interest, incorporating hands-on, project-based elements and highlighting opportunities for collaboration with faculty across the university.

● Contact information for three recommenders.

First consideration will be given to applications submitted by December 6, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

The university’s pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.