Full-Time Faculty in Engineering

Description

This is a unique opportunity for a founding full-time Engineering faculty member to help build and shape a growing program from the ground up. The successful candidate will play a central role in designing and delivering core undergraduate courses—such as design, physics, statics, dynamics, electronics, materials, and thermodynamics—while driving innovation in curriculum, labs, and student experiences. We are seeking an educator who brings energy, creativity, and a passion for mentoring students, and who is excited to develop a forward-looking program aligned with modern engineering practice and industry needs.

We are especially interested in candidates who are enthusiastic builders—educators who bring fresh ideas, a collaborative spirit, and a desire to create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for students.

Requirements

Primary Responsibilities:

Mission

Engage fully with the University's mission through excellence in teaching and advising, ongoing scholarship and professional development, and active service to the campus and broader community.

Teaching and Advising

• Maintain a full-time credit load of 24 credit hours per

academic year, in collaboration with the department and the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA)

• Participate in regular assessment and evaluation to foster

continued pedagogical growth

• Design and deliver engaging, student-centered learning

experiences that inspire curiosity and deepen understanding.
Leverage innovative and evidence-based teaching practices to support diverse learners and evolving educational technologies

• Advance entrepreneurial-minded learning by inspiring students

to think creatively, take initiative, and apply engineering solutions to real-world challenges

• Be an active and present member of the campus community by

supporting students outside of the classroom during regularly scheduled office hours and mentor and support students as developing engineers through advising, research opportunities, internships, and experiential learning

Scholarship and Professional Development

• Pursue an active scholarly or creative agenda appropriate to

the discipline and share outcomes through publications, presentations, exhibitions, or performances

• Build and maintain a professional portfolio for advancement in

rank and tenure

• Participate in campus professional development

opportunities

• Maintain awareness of evolving disciplinary standards and best

practices through ongoing professional development and engagement with the broader engineering community

Service

• Serve as a key contributor in developing and shaping the

program’s curriculum, courses, laboratories, and facilities as part of its ongoing growth and success

• Participate in and contribute to all department meetings,

faculty meetings, convocations, and commencements

• Serve on and contribute to academic and/or University-wide

committees

• Assist in student recruitment and retention activities

throughout the academic year

• Represent the University in professional associations,

conferences, or community partnerships related to the faculty member's field

• Perform other duties as assigned by the VPAA's office or

department head in support of the University's Mission

Position Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate a passion for teaching, mentoring, and contributing

to a collaborative and innovative academic environment

• Exhibit expertise in the particular academic discipline being

taught through completed coursework or qualified experience

• Design and apply instructional strategies that actively engage

students and support their learning

• Communicate and collaborate clearly and effectively with

students, staff, and faculty members

• Provide timely, constructive feedback on assignments and

maintain an active gradebook

• Adapt to changes in the educational landscape, such as new

technologies and educational standards

• Practice professional and collegial behavior, cultural

competency, and inclusive approaches in all circumstances

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree Required; Doctoral degree Preferred