ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENGINEERING
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENGINEERING
Bridgewater College
The Department of Engineering and Physics at Bridgewater College invites applications from candidates with expertise in mechanical engineering for a tenure-track faculty position. We seek candidates who are engaged teacher-scholars and have a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates in an engineering program at a liberal arts college. The position will involve teaching courses at all levels of an undergraduate engineering curriculum in our newly developed Engineering major. Candidates who are interested in developing engineering and mechatronics lab courses and assisting with overall program development are especially encouraged to apply.
QUALIFICATIONS: A PhD in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or other closely related field is preferred. Exceptional ABD or MS candidates with teaching or industry experience will also be considered for this position at ranks appropriate to experience.
Pay is competitive, and salary is commensurate with experience. This full-time position offers a full benefits package, including paid tuition at the College for eligible dependents.
APPLY: Please complete the online application at www.bridgewater.edu/careers, attaching a cover letter, cv, unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and a list of three references willing to submit letters on your behalf.
DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately. The position remains open until filled.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Dr. Phil Spickler, Dean, School of Natural Sciences, pspickler@bridgewater.edu.
MISSION: Bridgewater College is a residential liberal arts college of about 1600 students with a vibrant core curriculum and a growing focus on undergraduate research. The College emphasizes creativity and innovation in pedagogy and research. Successful faculty members are dedicated to advising and mentoring students, contributing to campus-wide faculty initiatives, and maintaining an active research agenda. Bridgewater seeks faculty members eager to engage and support our commitment to the breadth and depth of learning as well as diversity and inclusion. Therefore, application materials should address how you might contribute to the College’s liberal arts mission or ways that this mission informs your vocation as teacher and scholar.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville, Washington D.C., and Richmond, Bridgewater is home to approximately 1,400 full-time students from 26 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study across 60 majors and minors, in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 24 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater College, visit: bridgewater.edu
APPLY: Please complete the online application at www.bridgewater.edu/careers, attaching a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, and copies of graduate and post-graduate transcripts. Please send contact information for three references to humanresources@bridgewater.edu.
All qualified applicants are subject to a background check as part of the final approval process.
DEADLINE: We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.
COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
Bridgewater College, an equal opportunity provider and employer, is a welcoming and vibrant community committed to supporting a diverse workforce and actively seeks applications from women, minorities, and other persons from traditionally underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Non-Discrimination Notice: https://www.bridgewater.edu/legal/non-discrimination-notice/
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