Showing posts with label engineering. Show all posts
Showing posts with label engineering. Show all posts

Monday, November 25, 2013

FT Physics/Engineering, Kishwaukee College, IL

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Physics/Engineering Faculty

Math, Science, and Business Division

Reports to:

Steven Squier

Description/Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY:
The instructor will have the opportunity to teach a variety of general education physics (algebra and calculus-based) and sophomore-level engineering courses to both science and non-science majors, including associated laboratory sections. The successful candidate should be able to work with students from a wide range of academic preparedness and collaborate with other faculty in professional activities. The normal teaching load is 17 contact hours (3-4 courses) per semester, which will include some evening classes. Candidates must exhibit an effective teaching style that supports a diverse student body.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Actively supporting course and program assessment
• Contributing to departmental, campus and college efforts to ensure student success
• Promote the philosophy, mission, and vision of Kishwaukee College
• Provide engaging, enthusiastic, and student-centered teaching to community college students
• Establish a professional classroom atmosphere that encourages mutual respect and civil engagement
• Contribute to a collegial, collaborative, and positive attitude to the college campus
• Understand and convey the essentials of the course discipline that students should master
• Maintain high academic standards while demonstrating equitability and fairness
• Work successfully and productively in a team environment with full time faculty
• Perform the necessary duties of an instructor to ensure quality instruction
- Establish productive and supportive communication with students
- Prepare the course syllabus following the college-approved format and course content
- Be organized and conduct classes in accordance with the published class schedule
- Evaluate student progress through regularly scheduled assessments/exams
- Promptly return graded work to students and maintain student grade records
- Maintain a required office schedule
•Participate in professional development activities
•Assist in curriculum development as necessary
•Advise students as appropriate

Qualifications:

CORE COMPETENCIES:
The instructor will demonstrate a commitment to education and a willingness to teach a broad range of both physics and engineering courses (including Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials, and Circuit Analysis) in the College’s general education and engineering transfer programs. This full-time faculty member is also responsible for preparing and delivering instruction for 21st century learners and assessing student learning outcomes as appropriate to ensure academic quality. The candidate will be an engaged learning facilitator/instructor who will utilize a range of teaching and learning strategies to foster active learning and student success, which contributes to the fulfillment of the College's strategic goals. The instructor is expected to participate in activities or on committees that contribute to success of students.
REQUIRED QUALIFCIATIONS:
Master's Degree in Physics or Engineering or a related field. Demonstration of a commitment to community college goals and philosophy. Must communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in the complementary field (Physics or Engineering) highly desirable, along with a strong mathematical background. Community college teaching experience preferred. Prior experience in development of curricula in physics and/or engineering at the community college level is strongly recommended. Background or industrial experience in practical aspects of engineering, while not requires, is also strongly recommended. Applicants should be willing to teach using alternative delivery methods.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Sufficient content knowledge within the teaching discipline to effectively teach students what they must learn.
WORKLOAD SUMMARY:
Ability to stand and lecture for extended periods of time.

Application Process:

Please submit in a complete package, the application form (available online in .PDF or Word format), cover letter addressing the skills listed above, current resume, copies of transcripts and certifications, and submit contact information for three (3) professional references:
openjob@kishwaukeecollege.edu
Human Resources
Kishwaukee College
21193 Malta Road
Malta, IL 60150
Fax: 815-825-2091
Application forms are available in the Business Office or download from the College website. (available in PDF or Word format)
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Steven Squier, or call 815-825-2086
If you are a qualified applicant with a disability needing reasonable accommodations to ensure an equal opportunity in applying for this position, please contact John Acardo, at 815-825-2086, ext. 2200, or TTY at 815-825-9106. Reasonable and timely accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will be made upon documented request by the employee.
Kishwaukee College celebrates, values, and affirms a diverse workforce and enthusiastically encourages persons from diverse groups to apply.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

FT in Engineering Physics, Southern Illinois U Edwardsville


Qualifications
This position requires a master’s degree in physics or engineering. Previous teaching experience in the subject matter and a Ph.D. degree in physics or in engineering is preferred. The candidate is expected to have excellent communication skills, possess the ability to work effectively with the teachers of engineering fundamental courses such as statistics, dynamics, and circuits.

Terms of Appointment
Full-time, academic non-tenure, (twelve-month) appointment January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 with possibility of renewal.

Source of Funds
State
Salary
Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package included.

Application Process

Submit a letter of interest, resume, transcript and references to:
Theresa Wasylenko
SIUE School of Engineering
Campus Box 1804
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1804

Electronic can be sent to twasyla@siue.edu.

Application Deadline Review of applications to begin on December 2, 2013 and will continue until position is filled.

Friday, October 11, 2013

TT/T/Prof at Borough of Manhattan CC

https://home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psp/cnyepprd/GUEST/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.G BL?FolderPath=PORTAL_ROOT_OBJECT.HC_HRS_CE_GBL2&IsFolder=false&IgnoreParamT empl=FolderPath%2cIsFolder 
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Performs teaching, research and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise. Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.

Teaches all levels of courses in physics, astronomy, and engineering. Participates in departmental and college activities such as curriculum development, grant writing, assessment, faculty development, and mentoring of student projects. Productive scholarship expected. Evening/weekend schedule may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. degree in Physics required. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

For Associate Professor and Professor, the candidate must have a record of significant achievement in the field. College teaching experience required; experience with instructional technology an asset.

COMPENSATION

Assistant Professor: $42,873 - $74,133
Associate Professor: $55,602 - $88,418
Professor: $68,803 - $106,071

HOW TO APPLY

Access CUNYfirst portal. 

Monday, September 16, 2013

TT at Texas Lutheran

TEXAS LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY
1000 West Court Street, Seguin, TX 78155
Position Announcement
TENURE-TRACK POSITION IN DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
Texas Lutheran University invites applications for a tenure-track, full-time position in the Department of Physics to begin August 2014. Requirements for the position include:

* Ph.D. in engineering, physics, or an applied physics sub-discipline
* Expertise in engineering (either by degree or work in national labs/industry)
* Strong commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching and advising undergraduate students
* Ability to teach effectively at all levels in the undergraduate pre-engineering and physics classroom and laboratory
* Commitment to mentor students in undergraduate research
* Commitment to university/community service, outreach, and continued professional development
* Understanding the role of a professor at a small, liberal arts, undergraduate institution
* Commitment to attracting and developing students from traditionally under-represented groups
* Ability to contribute expertise to the institution’s general education curriculum, honors program, and/or interdisciplinary programs
* Affirmation of the mission of Texas Lutheran University, a nationally recognized university of the liberal arts, sciences, and professional students in the Lutheran (ELCA) tradition.

The Department of Physics offers a B.S. and a B.A. in physics and a B.A. in applied science as part of a 3/2 engineering program. The majority of the department’s graduates will continue post-graduate education in an applied physics or engineering discipline. The department has over 50 physics and pre-engineering students and has grown by an order of magnitude in the last decade. The individual who joins us will primarily teach our engineering courses. This person will have the opportunity to contribute substantially to the direction and quality of the department, especially in the pre-engineering program, including curriculum enhancement. Information about the department and its curriculum is available at www.tlu.edu/physics.

The rank and tenure timeline will be commensurate with experience and demonstrated ability. Salary is competitive; benefits are excellent. Texas Lutheran University is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The ELCA’s 26 colleges and university value and practice academic freedom and prepare women and men for lives of leadership and service in a diverse world. Texas Lutheran University is a Hispanic Serving Institution. For more information, consult our website at www.tlu.edu.

Please submit a letter of application addressing the above criteria, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of your plan for undergraduate research, and five professional references (names, addresses, e-mail, and telephone numbers). Also arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be submitted separately. While electronic submissions are preferred, paper submissions will be accepted. Please send your submissions to

Shawn Hilbert, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Physics
Texas Lutheran University, 1000 W Court Street, Seguin, TX, 78155
Phone: (830) 372-6433 Email: physicssearch@tlu.edu

Review of applications will begin in October and continue until the position is filled. Texas Lutheran University has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education and also is on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The University is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and also is subject to the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). As part of a serious commitment to diversity in its faculty, Texas Lutheran University encourages applications from women and minorities.

Friday, September 6, 2013

TT at King's College, PA

King’s College seeks an Assistant Professor of Physics.  This tenure track position begins fall 2014 and will be responsible for teaching introductory and advanced physics courses and will occasionally teach general education courses as a part of the College’s core curriculum.  Interested candidates should be committed to teaching at an institution where the liberal arts are emphasized, be prepared to develop a research program suitable for the inclusion of undergraduate science majors and be committed to growing our new Physics major and 3+2 Engineering program. A Ph.D. in a related discipline is required by fall 2014; prior postdoctoral or college teaching experience is beneficial.
Send a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, a summary of research interests involving undergraduates, academic transcripts, and three reference letters to Physics Search Committee, Academic Affairs Office, King’s College, 133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.  No electronic applications will be accepted.  Only complete applications will be reviewed.  The position is open until filled; evaluation of candidates will begin December 16, 2013.

Monday, September 2, 2013

Instructional Support Specialist, SUNY Stony Brook

Position ID:SBU-Department of Mechanical Engineering-LABTECH [#3063, WC-S-8117/13/09-S]
Position Title: Instructional Support Specialist
Position Type:Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:Stony Brook, New York 11794-2300, United States [map]
Subject Area: Civil and Environmental Engineering
Appl Deadline:2013/09/30 (posted 2013/09/01, updated 2013/08/30, listed until 2013/09/30)
Position Description:  Apply    

Descriptive Title: Instructional Support Specialist REF#: WC-S-8117/13/09-S
Department: Mechanical Engineering
State Line#: 21216
Grade: SL-4
Campus: Stony Brook West Campus/HSC
Salary: $46, 000 - $60, 000
Required Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or other related fields. In lieu of the Master's Degree, a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or other related fields and two years of directly related full-time experience may be considered. Three years of full-time experience conducting materials or geotechnical evaluations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to design and plan experiments and assist faculty in conducting laboratory activities. Ability to advise students on the use of equipment and materials in laboratory settings. Ability to maintain sophisticated equipment in an Engineering laboratory. Ability to provide assistance in the development of recommendations for laboratory improvements. Excellent computer skills on both hardware and software.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with undergraduate students. Experience in a laboratory environment with some oversight of safety and materials testing experience. Professional Engineering License.

Brief Description of Duties:
The Instructional Support Specialist will oversee and manage instructional laboratories in the Civil Engineering Program, as well as assist in teaching lab courses. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining equipment in the civil engineering laboratories, supporting courses, supporting senior design projects, faculty research projects, and assisting with other lab courses as needed. The selected candidate will:
� Design and plan experiments and assist faculty in conducting laboratory activities. Make sure that lab equipment works properly and that necessary materials and supplies are prepared. Provide support to students during lab sessions.
� Maintain the sophisticated and critical equipment in the CE laboratories. Make sure that all the equipment in the laboratories are in working condition. Develop recommendations for laboratory improvements.
� Help students with their course projects. Teach students how to operate laboratory equipment for their projects. Operate laboratory equipment for students when necessary. Monitor students while they work with laboratory equipment for safety.
� Assist faculty and students with their research projects. Design and build research devices based on specifications from faculty and students. For example, assisting students with their senior design projects, including but not limited to, concrete canoe and steel bridge activities.
� Developing, implementing and maintaining safety standards, safety policies and controls for the laboratories.
� Other duties as assigned as appropriate to rank and department mission.

Special Notes: This is a full time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

For additional information please visit, http://me.eng.sunysb.edu/civil.
The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

Application Material Required:
Submit the following items online at this website:
  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
 
Department of Mechanical Engineering
109 Light Engineering
Stony Brook, NY 11794-2300

TT at Univ of Tulsa, OK

The Department of Physics and Engineering Physics invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Physics or related area, postdoctoral experience, and be dedicated to excellence in both teaching and research. Preference will be for an individual with research interests in computational and/or theoretical physics in areas applicable to engineering physics.  The University of Tulsa is a privately endowed doctoral granting university of approximately 4,500 students located in a metropolitan population of 960,000.  The department, consisting of eight faculty, offers baccalaureate and master’s degrees in Physics and Engineering Physics and a doctoral degree in Physics. Candidates should electronically send a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a research plan (including funding history, if applicable), together with the names and addresses of at least three references to Dr. George P. Miller (gpmiller@utulsa.edu). Screening of the candidates will begin September 1st and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Tulsa is an EEO/AA employer.