What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior University Lecturer in School of Applied Engineering & Technology position at New Jersey Institute of Technology?
Title:
Senior University Lecturer in School of Applied Engineering & Technology
Department:
School of Applied Engr & Tech
Reports To:
Department Chairperson, School of Applied Engr & Tech
Position Type:
Faculty
Position Summary:
The School of Applied Engineering and Technology
(SAET) of the Newark College of Engineering at NJIT is searching for a Sr.
University Lecturer for its Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Technology
Division (SEMD), specializing in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
(ECET). The candidate will teach primarily undergraduate courses in the ECET program
and serve as the Program Coordinator. Teaching may include both lower and upper
level as well as lab courses. The ideal candidate will have a broad set of ECET skills with
familiarity in the major branches of ECET including power systems engineering,
control systems, communications, electronics engineering, microelectronics,
hardware systems, cybersecurity, and networking. In addition, the preferred
candidate would have specific experience in power systems engineering. The individual should be willing to work with colleagues to develop
new teaching approaches, curriculum, and experiential opportunities in the NJIT
Makerspace. S/he will teach in
accordance with the policies and standards of the department and the direction
of the Chairperson. In addition,
although this is primarily a teaching position, the candidate may also be
involved in other activities in accordance with the terms of the current
collective bargaining agreement.
Essential Functions:
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise
and assist students. Participate in course, program, and experiential learning
development as required along with the formal assessment of student
performance. Participate in student events and external outreach activities as
required. Serve as Program Coordinator working with an academic advisor and
department chairperson to administer the program to students. This includes
program development, organizing and managing part time/fulltime instructor
teaching assignments, communicating with community colleges,
recruitment/retention activities, scheduling of courses, student advisement,
organizing constituent meetings [e.g. Industrial Advisory Board (IAB)], and
leading ABET accreditation related activities.
Prerequisite Qualifications:
- Candidates with a minimum of a M.S.
in Engineering, or related field, together with strong industrial experience
will be seriously considered.
- A minimum of five years teaching experience in
higher education.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong preference will be given to applicants with industrial
experience, Professional Engineering licensure, and a Ph.D. in Engineering or
related field.
Bargaining Unit:
PSA
FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time
Special Instructions to
Applicants:
Rank
and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applications must include a curriculum vitae, cover letter, teaching statement,
and list of three (3) professional references. Questions may be directed to the
department chairperson, Dr. Samuel Lieber at samuel.lieber@njit.edu.
