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Job Title Lecturer of Engineering Fundamentals (Non-Tenure Track, 2 Positions, F0860A, F1113A)

Department ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS DIVISION

Position Number F0860A, F1113A

Job Description

The Batten College of Engineering and Technology at Old Dominion University ( ODU ) invites applications from accomplished individuals with an earned master’s degree in engineering to serve as Lecturers in the Engineering Fundamentals Division starting in Fall 2026. The successful candidates are expected to teach sections of the relevant courses in Engineering Fundamentals. Occasionally, other engineering courses in one of the four departments with undergraduate programs in the college may also be taught. The successful candidate will work with the program director and other faculty in the division as a team to ensure proper course structure, curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment; as well as consistency in course contents andstandards. An interest in engineering education best practices, research, and assessment are desirableattributes. Candidates must be committed to contributing to high-quality education of a diverse student body at the undergraduate level and must demonstrate an unwavering commitment to student success.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

Master’s degree in engineering or a related field.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

+ Must be able to develop and teach fundamental engineering courses.

+ A commitment to project-based learning and student success.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Thorough understanding of principles, practices, and procedures involved in first year experience program development, models, best practices, and current issues as they relate to first-year student transition, development, and retention in engineering programs.

+ Experience in teaching introductory engineering classes, including computer programming instruction (e.g., Matlab, Python, and C++).

+ Record of involvement in curricular and pedagogical developments in the teaching of engineering.

+ Evidence of active scholarship related to curricular or pedagogical issues in engineering.

+ Experience in supporting the academic success of diverse, underrepresented, or underserved student populations.

+ Ability to collect, analyze, and assess data related to student success, and student learning outcomes.

Conditions of Employment

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date 12/18/2025

Application Review Date 02/15/2026

Open Until Filled No

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must apply athttps://jobs.odu.edu/postings/25069and attach the following with their online application:

+ A cover letter.

+ A curriculum vitae.

+ Unofficial graduate transcripts.

+ Contact information for 3 professional references.

Applications should be submitted by February 15, 2026, for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Telework Friendly No

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

About the College About ODU :

Old Dominion University ( ODU ), located in the city of Norfolk, Virginia, is an R1 public research institution that is entrepreneurial-minded and serves its students and enriches the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world, through rigorous academic programs, strategic partnerships, and active civic engagement. With more than 23,000 students, ODU provides rigorous academics, an energetic residential community, and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy. With over 165,000 alumni, ODU has a dedication to producing top talent to the Hampton Roads region and Virginia. ODU provides educational opportunities for active military, veteran students, and their families, and is ranked as the top “Best for Vets” school in Virginia, with 25 percent of their student body being military affiliated.

About Frank Batten College of Engineering & Technology:

The Frank Batten College of Engineering & Technology at ODU offers eight undergraduate and master’s and doctoral programs across five departments: Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Engineering Management and Systems Engineering. The Batten College’s diverse student population includes a 40% minority population and 15% military/veteran student population – the highest in Virginia. Over 44% of the College’sfreshmen are first-generation students. With over 100 full-time faculty, the Batten College encourages big ideas and creative thinking through a welcoming environment that inspires innovation and discovery. From advanced manufacturing to battling cancer; transportation to cybersecurity; autonomous systems to marine engineering; plasmas to nanomaterials, or artificial intelligence to robotics, the Batten College provides a significant share of the research and development within the University through research centers, laboratories, institutes, and clusters, while greatly contributing to the regional, national, and international prosperity of humanity.

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Posting Specific Questions

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+ * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

+ The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)

+ Higheredjobs.com

+ DiverseJobs.com

+ InsightIntoDiversity.com

+ Jobs.Virginia.gov

+ Old Dominion University website

+ Virginia Pilot (website or print)

+ Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Teaching Philosophy

+ Contact Information for Professional References

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

Optional Documents