Associate Professor of Engineering

Summary

Position Title

Associate Professor of Engineering

Department

Division of Science & Mathematics, College of Arts & Sciences

Status

Full Time/Exempt

Position Summary

The Department of Engineering at Jacksonville University is seeking an Associate Professor.  The position is anticipated to be tenured with appropriate credentials.

Candidates must have a track record of:

  1. Excellence as an educator in project- and design-based undergraduate engineering programs
  2. Engaging undergraduate students in research
  3. Attracting external funding
  4. Soliciting and advising sponsored senior design projects
  5. Excellence in service in academia and to the profession

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field, and qualifications commensurate with a tenured appointment at the Associate Professor level.  The selection of the academic background of the successful candidate is contingent on the outcome of other faculty searches in the department.  The position is a 9-month appointment that involves soliciting sponsored projects from industry to engage students in design and research, building a successful undergraduate research program with external funding, and teaching courses in a design intensive curriculum.  The University is building a new facility for students and faculty to engage in creative design, and it is anticipated to be open by Fall of 2020.

Important Note

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

All Jacksonville University employees who work on campus must be vaccinated for COVID-19. Documentation will be requested during onboarding. Our full vaccination policy is available online.

To Apply

Applicants should send curriculum vitae, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, teaching and research statements, evidence of teaching effectiveness and a Faculty Employment Application.  Materials may be submitted to juengineeringsearch@ju.edu in a PDF file or mailed to:

Chair of Engineering Search Committee Position #2
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd. N.
Jacksonville, FL 32211

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please label the materials with the descriptor Engineering Position #2.