Jacksonville State University
Instructor, Applied Engineering
Jacksonville State University’s College of Business and Industry invites applications for a non-tenure track position for an Instructor of Applied Engineering.
The Instructor in the Department of Applied Engineering provides educational services to traditional and non-traditional students during the day or evening. The instructor will teach primarily in-person, undergraduate-level foundation courses (Manufacturing Fundamentals and Computer-Aided Design). The candidate will be required to teach courses within his/her concentration area on campus and online.
The mission of the Department of Applied Engineering is to educate an undergraduate and graduate student body for successful careers in a dynamically changing global environment. Our programs are designed for those with an orientation towards the application of engineering and management concepts to solving complex real-world problems. The Department seeks to develop and maintain strong connections to industries in Northeast Alabama, for the mutual benefit of enhanced economic vitality to this region.
This nine-month, non-tenure track position has an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025.
Candidates must possess:
- Master’s degree in Industrial Technology, Engineering, Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or closely related field, including 18+ hours graduate credits in the discipline
- Applicable industrial experience in a relevant field
The preferred candidate will possess:
- PhD or ABD in a relevant field.
- Evidence of experience teaching at the undergraduate level
- 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 9,900 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 Jax State offers 113 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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