• University Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

    New Jersey Institute of Technology (Newark, NJ)


    Title:

    University Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

    Department:

    Mechanical and Industrial Engr

    Reports To:

    Department Chair

    Position Type:

    Faculty

    Position Summary:

    The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for a University Lecturer or Senior University Lecturer position in mechanical engineering. This is a full-time teaching appointment whose essential function is to teach and develop undergraduate courses in mechanical engineering with an emphasis on, but not limited to: mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics, materials science, design, and structural analysis. The successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to educational excellence in a public university with a diverse student body.

    Essential Functions:

    Candidates are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in mechanical engineering as well as provide service to the program, department, university, and profession.

    Prerequisite Qualifications:

    - Applicants are expected to have a doctorate degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.

     

    - Candidates should possess a thorough understanding of mechanical engineering and the engineering design process.

     

    - Candidates must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring.

     

    - Candidates are expected to contribute to other department services. Professional practice experience is desirable.

     

    - At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

    Bargaining Unit:

    PSA

    FLSA:

    Exempt

     

    Full-Time

    About the department:

    The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department in the Newark College of Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology is an advanced research-active department. Research thrust areas include Biomechanics, computational fluid mechanics, biomedical devices, robotics, controls and automation, smart materials, mechanics of complex materials, advanced energy systems, thermal-fluid systems, climate modeling, computer aided design, machine learning, supply chain and operations research. Our department features 30 tenured/tenure-track faculty and 6 teaching faculty who contribute significantly to our educational excellence and mission. Our department accommodates an impressive student body of 1,200 individuals, making us one of the largest academic departments in the Newark College of Engineering at NJIT. Our offerings include 24 graduate MS, PhD, and certificate programs, as well as undergraduate majors in mechanical engineering (ME) and industrial engineering (IE). Our department thrives with a vibrant community of student groups, including ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), IISE (Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers), Baja SAE, and Robotics Club among others. MIE research projects are funded by NSF, other federal agencies, NJ state, industry and private foundations.

    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    Applications should be submitted electronically to https://njit.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/7720?c=njit and include the following: current curriculum vitae, teaching statement, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Questions may be directed to the department interim chair, Zhiming Ji at [email protected].