Full Teaching Professor – First Year Engineering – Boston

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

8d•$78,000 - $138,000•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Engineering at Northeastern University is seeking applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Teaching Professor position to join the first-year engineering faculty. This program aims to transform engineering education by delivering inspiring courses that equip students for future academic and co-op success. The role involves teaching first-year engineering students, with an annual academic teaching load of six courses, often multiple sections of the same course due to class size caps. The curriculum emphasizes design, problem-solving, and project-based learning using engineering tools and software, with opportunities for developing new themes and projects, including service learning. Faculty collaborate as a team to develop and deliver course curricula, and summer work is expected for preparation. There may be opportunities to teach undergraduate courses in specific engineering disciplines if aligned with departmental needs. The position also includes participation in department, university, and professional service activities, such as advising students, committee work, student recruiting, educational research, publications, presentations, and continuing education. This role is crucial in supporting first-year students' success and requires creativity, adaptability, and a willingness to explore new teaching approaches.

Requirements

A doctorate degree, or foreign equivalent, in engineering or closely related fields of science and engineering by the appointment start date.
Teaching experience is required.
A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
A strong commitment to project-based learning.
A strong commitment to mentoring.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
Willingness to learn, try new approaches, be creative, adaptable, and agile.

Responsibilities

Teaching first-year engineering students.
Developing new themes and projects, including service learning.
Collaborating with the first-year faculty team on course curricula and content development.
Working with the team on course delivery and student interactions during semesters.
Participating in summer work to prepare for the next academic year.
Potentially teaching undergraduate courses in engineering disciplines.
Participating in department, university, and professional service activities.
Advising undergraduate students.
Serving on committees.
Engaging in student recruiting.
Conducting educational research.
Publishing and presenting research findings.
Engaging in continuing education through university programs.