What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Engineering position at Freed-Hardeman University?
Description
Assistant Professor of Engineering
Department:
Mathematics, Engineering, and Computer Sciences
Status:
Full Time, Faculty (9 Month)
Reports To:
Department Chair of Mathematics, Engineering, and Computer Sciences
Application Deadline:
Please submit application and resume to resumes@fhu.edu.
Position Summary:
As assistant professor of engineering, this faculty member is responsible for teaching and other academics-related efforts within the Department of Mathematics, Engineering, and Computer Sciences. These responsibilities are to be done in alignment with the mission of FHU, which is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship, and service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teaches full-time as assigned within the Department of Mathematics, Engineering, and Computer Science.
- Develops and teaches new undergraduate classes within the engineering program.
- Serves as an academic advisor for engineering majors.
- Participates in the development of new programs and assessment of existing programs within the Department of Mathematics, Engineering, and Computer Sciences.
- Serves on university committees as assigned.
- Attends daily Chapel.
- May also assist with student projects in the FHU Makerspace.
- Participates in university recruitment activities aligned with the department.
This job description shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the above duties. This position may temporarily perform other duties assigned to maintain operations and services.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Masters in an engineering discipline required; PhD in an engineering discipline preferred. Specific discipline will weigh in the final selection to best align with strategic plans for the development of FHU's engineering program.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to constructively collaborate with colleagues.
- Experience teaching is preferred.
- Ability to teach within one or more of the following areas preferred:
- Capstone Engineering - project management
- Electrical or Computer Engineering
- Physics (General and Calculus-Based)
- First-year engineering experience (Introduction to Engineering, Engineering Graphics)
- Hands-on experience with STEM projects is preferred.
Salary:
Commensurate with background and experience.
Benefits:
As described on the human resources website. http://www.fhu.edu/jobs
Freed-Hardeman University is an academic community, associated with churches of Christ, which is dedicated to providing excellent undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The mission of Freed-Hardeman University is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship, and service.
Pursuant to this mission and Section 703(e)(2) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Freed-Hardeman University exercises a preference for applicants active within the churches of Christ. Freed-Hardeman University complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or prior military service in the administration of its employment practices.
