Open-Rank Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Positions – Experiential Engineering Education

Position Announcement

The Department of Experiential Engineering Education (ExEEd) of the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering at Rowan University invites applications for tenure-track or tenured faculty position(s) at the assistant, associate, or full professor level.

Senior level candidates with exceptional achievements and demonstrated impact will have the opportunity to be considered for the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering Foundation Professorship.

 

Essential Responsibilities

Develop and maintain an active, externally funded research program in the field of engineering education Engage in high-quality, evidence-based instruction in introductory undergraduate engineering courses (e.g., First-year and Sophomore Engineering Clinics) and graduate level courses in engineering education (e.g., Research Design in Engineering Education) Mentor Ph.D. students Develop innovative interdisciplinary projects, pedagogies, and new graduate electives Engage in service activities within the department, college, university, and professional organizations Contribute to a collaborative, interdisciplinary research community Foster a collegial and inclusive learning and working environment Required Qualifications A Ph.D. in Engineering Education, Engineering, or an equivalent field. Ph.D. must be conferred before appointment. A B.S. or M.S. degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent field Experience with engineering education research and a record of scholarly achievement in engineering education A commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds including women, students of color, LGBTQ students, first­‐generation to college students, students with disabilities, students with low socioeconomic status, and veterans. Candidates for Associate or Full Professor must have a track record of scholarly publications related to engineering education (including but not limited to peer reviewed journals and conference proceedings), a sustained externally funded research program, and substantial teaching experience.

 

Desired Qualifications

A strong background in quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods education research Experience teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on research projects

 

 

How to Apply

 

Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2025.

Applications should include the following, assembled in the following order in a single PDF file: a 1) cover letter summarizing qualifications, 2) curriculum vita, 3) two­-page research statement, 4) one-page teaching statement, 5) one-­page diversity statement addressing how you would incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion in your teaching and advising of graduate students, and 6) names and contact information for three references. Please name the file ‘_ExEEd_Application.pdf’.

About the University, the College and the Department

Located in southern New Jersey in the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area, Rowan University is a comprehensive public institution with 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in seventeen colleges and schools, including two independent medical schools. Rowan University was recognized as a Carnegie-classified research institution in 2017 and is now the nation’s fourth-fastest growing research institution. Rowan University’s vision includes becoming a Carnegie-classified R1 institution within 3-5 years.

 

A national leader in engineering education, the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering (COE) was founded in 1995 and quickly gained national recognition for its innovative multidisciplinary, project-based approach to engineering education. Since 2017 Rowan Engineering has experienced extraordinary growth and momentum, doubling both its full-time faculty and student population, launching engineering PhD programs, and quadrupling research expenditures. In 2017, we opened the doors of Engineering Hall and completed a full renovation of our original home, Rowan Hall. These projects tripled our available space and provided the College with state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities. We currently enroll over 1,500 undergraduate and over 250 graduate students in six departments and are home to four research centers.

 

ExEEd was launched as a new Department in 2016 to cultivate a collaborative environment for engineering education research, implement educational innovations in the classroom, and lead the College’s undergraduate engineering educational mission in the first and second years. ExEEd also oversees the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering B.S. in Engineering Entrepreneurship, a novel undergraduate degree program that blends engineering with business skills. The department is currently focusing on continued expansion of our rapidly growing engineering education PhD program while maintaining our strong tradition of innovative undergraduate education.

Additional Information

 

Rowan University is proud to be an ADVANCE institution that has received funding from the National Science Foundation to promote equity for STEM faculty.

 

Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. For the complete Rowan University non-discrimination and affirmative action policy see: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/_docs/home_page/eeo_policy_statement.pdf

 

All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.