Full Teaching Professor – First Year Engineering – Boston

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Engineering at Northeastern University is seeking applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-track position as an Assistant/Associate/Full Teaching Professor to join the first-year engineering faculty. This program aims to transform engineering education by delivering inspiring courses that equip students for future classes and the co-op program. Appointments are made on an annual 8-month basis, with salary commensurate with experience. Non-tenure-track faculty have renewable appointment terms and promotion eligibilities guided by the Faculty Handbook. The primary responsibility is teaching first-year engineering students with an annual academic teaching load of six courses. Class sizes are capped for personalized interaction, often involving multiple sections of the same course. The curriculum emphasizes a Cornerstone approach, integrating design and problem-solving using engineering tools and software within project-based course themes. Instructors are encouraged to develop new themes and projects, including service learning, aligned with their interests. The first-year faculty collaborate as a team to develop course curricula and content, and work together on course delivery and student interactions. Summer work is required for preparation, with opportunities for summer teaching and development activities. There may be opportunities to teach undergraduate courses in engineering disciplines, subject to agreement with first-year and department needs. The role also includes participation in department, university, and professional service activities, such as advising undergraduate students, committee work, student recruiting, educational research, publications, presentations, and continuing education through university programs. This team collaborates closely with academic advisors and faculty across departments, playing a crucial role in student success. The team environment is vital for support, especially for new faculty. First-year faculty must be willing to learn, try new approaches, and be creative, adaptable, and agile.

Requirements

A doctorate degree, or foreign equivalent, in engineering or closely related fields of science and engineering by the appointment start date
Teaching experience
Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching
Strong commitment to project-based learning
Strong commitment to mentoring
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment

Nice To Haves

Willingness to learn, try new approaches, be creative, adaptable and agile

Responsibilities

Teaching first-year engineering students
Developing course curricula and content
Working with the team on course delivery and student interactions
Preparing for the next academic year during the summer
Participating in department, university, and professional service activities
Advising undergraduate students
Committee work
Student recruiting
Educational research
Publications
Presentations
Continuing education through university programs
Teaching and development activities in summer as needed
Potential teaching in engineering discipline courses, especially undergraduate courses