Associate or Full Professor

Virginia Tech • Blacksburg, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Engineering Education (ENGE) at Virginia Tech invites applications and nominations for a tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. We are seeking an internationally recognized scholar in Engineering Education Research (EER) who brings an active, nationally competitive research portfolio and a passion for shaping the future of our discipline. This position is designed for an established leader who thrives at the intersection of innovative scholarship, institutional impact, and collaborative research leadership. As a senior member of our department, you will have the opportunity to expand your research enterprise, mentor emerging scholars, and help steer strategic initiatives both within the department and in partnership with colleagues across the College of Engineering.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Engineering Education, another Engineering discipline, Higher Education, or a closely related field.
• Record of scholarship, teaching, and graduate student mentoring commensurate with appointment as a tenured Associate or Full Professor.
• Demonstrated track record of securing and sustaining extramural research funding from federal, industrial, or philanthropic sources.
• National and/or international visibility within the Engineering Education Research community.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to cultivate collaborative research opportunities across disciplinary boundaries.
• Experience or strong interest in mentoring junior faculty and graduate students.
• Vision for elevating engineering education practice and research-to-practice impact across a comprehensive college of engineering.

Responsibilities

• Advance High-Impact Research: Maintain and expand a nationally recognized, extramurally funded research program that advances key research priorities in engineering education.
• Catalyze Strategic Partnerships: Serve as a bridge builder between Engineering Education and other engineering departments, leveraging collaborative opportunities for large-scale interdisciplinary grants or college-wide educational initiatives.
• Shape Departmental Vision & Culture: Partner with department leadership to mentor early- and mid-career faculty, guide graduate student development, and co-create strategic priorities for growth.
• Drive Educational Excellence: Engage in high-quality undergraduate and/or graduate instruction and contribute to the ongoing elevation of our curriculum and/or experiential education programs.

Benefits

• A vibrant departmental home with colleagues and graduate students dedicated exclusively to advancing engineering education research and scholarship.
• Strong institutional backing from college leadership committed to integrating educational innovation into traditional engineering domains.
• A competitive salary, robust startup package, administrative support for grant management, and tailored teaching/service responsibilities, consistent with the rank, role, and expertise as a senior research leader.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree