Job Description

Job Description
The College of Engineering and Computer Sciences at Marshall University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Practice of Engineering. Reporting to the Chair of the Department, the position requires teaching, academic advising, service to the university and engineering profession, and engaging in activities to support ongoing professional development and technical currency. The faculty member in this position will be required to teach undergraduate courses in fundamental areas of engineering sciences, such as first-year engineering experiences (i.e., introduction to engineering, computer-aided drafting, engineering computations), statics, dynamics, mechanics of deformable bodies, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, etc.

The position is a 9-month, non-tenure-track (CLINICAL) appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, and the salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Subject to satisfactory performance, there is not a pre-established limit on the amount of time that a person could be employed in this position.

Candidates interviewing on campus must have unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) forwarded directly to the chair of the search committee by their degree granting institutions, prior to an on-campus interview.

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. A starting date of August 2025 is expected.

Location MU - Marshall University
Salary Range Salary is commensurate with qualifications, education, experience, and internal equity.
Qualifications
Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.
Required Qualifications
Education
An undergraduate degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering science/mechanics, or another closely related field from an ABET-accredited program.
A master’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering science/mechanics, or another closely related field.

Experience
Outstanding communication and teaching skills.
Experience mentoring other engineers who are joining the profession.
A passion to bring their past engineering experiences into the classroom.

Preferred Qualifications
Education
A Ph.D. in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering science/mechanics, or another closely-related field.

Experience
Licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Previous experience as the instructor of record for a college-level course.