Instructor - Applied Engineering
Jacksonville State University

Job Info

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Job no: 496955
Work type: Faculty 9-Month
Location: Jacksonville (Main Campus)
Categories: Faculty

Jacksonville State University

Instructor, Applied Engineering

The Department of Applied Engineering at Jacksonville State University invites applications for a non-tenure-track position at the rank of Instructor who will contribute to our growing Applied Manufacturing Engineering program. The position's focus is on high quality teaching. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate education, display strong communication skills, and be able to work well with students, faculty, and staff.

The primary teaching responsibility will be to develop and teach courses in the following areas:

Computer-Aided Design

Programmable Logic Controllers

Manufacturing Fundamentals

The successful candidate will provide instruction using multiple teaching formats to include: classroom instruction, online instruction, and laboratory instruction. Other responsibilities include program assessment, developing industry partnerships, professional development, and university/department service. Based on university and programmatic needs, summer appointments are available for additional compensation and may include teaching, scholarly activity, and/or service activity.

This nine-month, non-tenure track position has an anticipated start date of August 1, 2024.

Candidates must possess:

• Master's degree in Industrial Technology, Engineering, Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or closely related field, including 18+ hours graduate coursework in the discipline or training and equivalent experience in the field to be qualified to teach specific courses.
• Evidence of experience teaching at the undergraduate level
• Applicable industrial experience in a relevant field

The preferred candidate will possess:

• PhD or ABD in a relevant field.
• Experience in academic accreditation process,
• Experience in supervising student organizations.
• Applied research in a relevant field.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume or CV and unofficial transcripts to be considered for the position. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

About Jax State

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jacksonville State University is home to more than 9,600 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.

Academically JSU offers 101 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus - Arts, Humanities, and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU's commitment to excellence.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: JSU is an Equal Employment, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Advertised: Apr 15 2024 Central Daylight Time
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