Open Faculty Positions

Open Positions

To accommodate significant growth in our programs, enrollment, and research horizon, we have tenured/tenure track positions as well as teaching positions available. Please click on the position titles below to see additional information on each position.

Open-Rank Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Positions – Experiential Engineering Education

Position Announcement

The Department of Experiential Engineering Education (ExEEd) of the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering at Rowan University invites applications for tenure-track or tenured faculty position(s) at the assistant, associate, or full professor level.

Senior level candidates with exceptional achievements and demonstrated impact will have the opportunity to be considered for the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering Foundation Professorship.

Essential Responsibilities

Develop and maintain an active, externally funded research program in the field of engineering education
Engage in high-quality, evidence-based instruction in introductory undergraduate engineering courses (e.g., First-year and Sophomore Engineering Clinics) and graduate level courses in engineering education (e.g., Research Design in Engineering Education)
Mentor Ph.D. students
Develop innovative interdisciplinary projects, pedagogies, and new graduate electives
Engage in service activities within the department, college, university, and professional organizations
Contribute to a collaborative, interdisciplinary research community
Foster a collegial and inclusive learning and working environment

Required Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Engineering Education, Engineering, or an equivalent field. Ph.D. must be conferred before appointment.
A B.S. or M.S. degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent field
Experience with engineering education research and a record of scholarly achievement in engineering education
A commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds including women, students of color, LGBTQ students, first‐generation to college students, students with disabilities, students with low socioeconomic status, and veterans.
Candidates for Associate or Full Professor must have a track record of scholarly publications related to engineering education (including but not limited to peer reviewed journals and conference proceedings), a sustained externally funded research program, and substantial teaching experience.

Desired Qualifications

A strong background in quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods education research
Experience teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on research projects

Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. For the complete Rowan University non-discrimination and affirmative action policy see: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/_docs/home_page/eeo_policy_statement.pdf

Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2025.

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Open Rank Teaching Professor – Experiential Engineering Education

Description

The Experiential Engineering Education Department (ExEEd) in the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering invites applications to our full-time, non-tenure track, open-rank teaching faculty positions with primary responsibilities in undergraduate teaching. ExEEd is home to the First-year and Sophomore Engineering Clinic sequence, a hallmark of Rowan’s innovative undergraduate engineering program featuring multidisciplinary, hands-on, project-oriented experiences. Our department also manages the B.S. Engineering Entrepreneurship program and a PhD in Engineering Education. The position provides an opportunity to contribute to developing innovative projects, curriculum, and pedagogy in an environment where excellence in teaching is needed and valued. Although this is not a tenure track position, the position offers employment security in two- to five-year reappointments. The initial contract is for two years, followed by one three-year contract, and then all subsequent contracts are for five years.

NOTE: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Main Responsibilities

Engage in high-quality, evidence-based instruction in introductory undergraduate engineering courses (e.g., First-year and Sophomore Engineering Clinics)
Contribute to the development of curriculum, interdisciplinary projects, pedagogy, and teaching materials
Engage in service activities within the department, college, university, and professional organizations
Foster a collegial and inclusive learning and working environment

Required Qualifications

A Ph.D. degree in engineering education, engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Evidence of strong interest in teaching hands-on, project-based engineering courses, particularly in the early years of the curriculum.
A demonstrated commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds including women, students of color, LGBTQ students, first‐generation to college students, students with disabilities, students with low socioeconomic status, and veterans.

Desired Qualifications

Experience teaching engineering in a university environment
Professional engineering experience

Review of applications begins January 1, 2025.

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