Acu
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College Professor of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Non-tenure track)

Location
Abilene, TX
Listed
2 days ago

Typical Duties

  • Teaching & Instruction
  • Effectively teach discipline-specific courses in electrical or mechanical engineering, as well as a variety of foundational, lower-level general engineering courses.
  • Develop instructional methods and experiential learning activities that reflect current best practices in engineering pedagogy.
  • Partner in the continuous improvement of teaching, coursework, and laboratory facilities to support ABET accreditation efforts.
  • Mentorship & Student Engagement
  • Mentor engineering students in their academic progress, career planning, and professional development.
  • Supervise and guide student teams through the completion of their senior capstone design projects.
  • Serve as a faculty advisor for student professional organization chapters and student design teams.
  • Departmental Support
  • Participate in program development, curriculum refinement, and departmental committee service.
  • Assist with administrative duties, laboratory management, or industry outreach initiatives as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field (e.g., aerospace, chemical, computer engineering, materials science, mechatronics, nuclear, or systems engineering).
  • Demonstrated record of effective communication, teamwork, and planning skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Classroom and laboratory teaching experience at the university level.
  • 5+ years of professional engineering industry experience.
  • Coursework or formal training in engineering education pedagogy.
  • Demonstrated experience in course design, lab creation, and curriculum development.
  • Professional engineering licensure (PE) or ability to obtain one.

Additional information

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire.

About Acu

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.

The Department of Engineering at Abilene Christian University seeks an energetic, talented engineer for a non-tenure track faculty position to assist in the development and growth of the electrical and mechanical engineering degree programs at ACU. This position offers excellent opportunities to contribute to and shape our hands-on engineering education through curricular development, classroom instruction, student mentorship, and potential administrative leadership.

Abilene Christian University is a Church of Christ-affiliated private university with a mission to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. Within the Department of Engineering, we seek to form our students academically, professionally, and spiritually. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about teaching, excited to bridge faith and learning, and eager to contribute to a dynamic, growing department.

To ensure full consideration, please submit your application by the priority deadline of December 4. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, so early submission is highly recommended. Nominations of and applications from qualified women and minorities are especially encouraged.

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