Non-Tenure-Track faculty - All Ranks, Assistant, Associate and Full Professor & Professor of Professional practice

Rutgers University•Piscataway, NJ

27d•$107,000

About The Position

Rutgers University-New Brunswick's School of Engineering invites applications for multiple faculty positions across all ranks and areas of expertise. The School of Engineering includes seven academic departments and 10 engineering majors, offering exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. We seek outstanding scholars whose work advances one or more of our strategic priority areas: Physical and Virtual Infrastructure, Healthcare Technology, Innovations in Energy, Defense and National Security, Experiential Learning and Professional Education Rutgers University-New Brunswick (RU-NB) invites applications to apply for a non-tenure-track faculty position at all ranks, Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor, along with Associate and Professor of Professional practice ranks. The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at Rutgers is a leading engineering program with state-of-the-art laboratories and close relations with local industry. The department has more than 40 full-time faculty with more than 1,100 undergraduate students in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Packaging Engineering and more than 200 graduate students. The department is home to the New Jersey Advanced Manufacturing Initiative that engages with industry on AI, advanced manufacturing, and workforce development. Other centers of research excellence include the Center for Advanced Energy Systems and the Emil Buehler Aerospace Lab. More information is available at mae.rutgers.edu and soe.rutgers.edu. The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Rutgers University invites applications for a non-tenure-track faculty position in Packaging Engineering. Candidates with expertise in the following areas are encouraged to apply: Automation and AI in the Circular Economy, Recyclable, and/or Bioinspired Packaging and Materials; Green Technologies; Sustainability and Product Life Cycle Analysis. The successful candidate is expected to have rich experiences in the applications of the areas listed above, in building industrial relations, and to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Packaging Engineering and related fields. The candidate is also expected to assist the current program in outreach activities and developing and maintaining industrial partnerships. Other responsibilities include advising undergraduate and graduate students and supervising student projects, activities, and organizations. Appointments may be made in one or more engineering departments based on the candidate's expertise and interests. While most positions are expected to be at the assistant professor level (tenure-track and teaching), consideration will also be given to more senior-level appointments, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

An MS or PhD in Packaging Engineering, Materials, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in the Packaging Engineering field with an understanding of the future AI and Automation benefits, impacts, and challenges in the Circular Economy encompassing sustainability, economics, technology, legislation and infrastructure.
Experience with curriculum and course development is desirable.

Nice To Haves

The successful candidate is expected to have rich experiences in the applications of the areas listed above, in building industrial relations, and to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Packaging Engineering and related fields.
The candidate is also expected to assist the current program in outreach activities and developing and maintaining industrial partnerships.
Other responsibilities include advising undergraduate and graduate students and supervising student projects, activities, and organizations.
A graduate degree in Packaging Engineering (Master or PhD) or related fields is preferred

Responsibilities

Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Packaging Engineering and related fields.
Assist the current program in outreach activities.
Developing and maintaining industrial partnerships.
Advising undergraduate and graduate students.
Supervising student projects, activities, and organizations.
Duties are primarily teaching assigned by department chair.
Coordinating and maintaining course related laboratory equipment
Mentoring undergraduate students
Linking with local K-12 schools for student recruitment
Interacting with local industry
Sharing administration responsibilities as well as other duties assigned by the Chairpersons.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits
Life insurance coverage
Employee discounts programs

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