Assistant or Associate Professor of Engineering Physics
About The Position
The Department of Physics and the Engineering Studies Program at St. Olaf College invite applications for a full-time, tenure track position in Engineering Physics at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to begin August 2027. This position offers the unique opportunity to contribute to the launch of a new Engineering Physics major designed to meet ABET accreditation standards. Teaching responsibilities include five course equivalents per year primarily within the Engineering Studies Program, such as: Introductory and advanced design courses, Systems and Controls, Statics, Engineering Thermodynamics, and Fluid Dynamics. Service expectations for this role include academic advising of students and leadership within the Engineering Studies Program as appropriate for the applicant’s career stage.
Requirements
- PhD in an engineering discipline.
- Engineering research that substantively involves undergraduates and is competitive for external funding.
- Ability to contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community through teaching, research, and/or service.
Nice To Haves
- Flexibility to contribute to the physics academic program through teaching.
- Prior experience in teaching.
- Prior experience working in industry.
- Prior experience conducting postdoctoral research.
- Experience with ABET accreditation.
- Experience advising engineering students.
- Experience expanding internship opportunities.
- Experience building connections with industry.
Responsibilities
- Teach five course equivalents per year primarily within the Engineering Studies Program, such as: Introductory and advanced design courses, Systems and Controls, Statics, Engineering Thermodynamics, and Fluid Dynamics.
- Provide academic advising of students.
- Provide leadership within the Engineering Studies Program as appropriate for the applicant’s career stage.
- Contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community through teaching, research, and/or service.
- Conduct engineering research that substantively involves undergraduates and is competitive for external funding.
- Assist with ABET accreditation.
- Expand internship opportunities.
- Build connections with industry.
Benefits
- Startup funds are available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
