Assistant Teaching Professor of Applied Science

WM001 William & Mary; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On‑campus fitness facilities

Educational assistance

Job summary

William & Mary’s Department of Applied Science invites applications for a 3-year, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor in engineering design, additive manufacturing, advanced fabrication, prototyping, automation, instrumentation, and characterization. The appointment begins August 10, 2027 and includes a full-time teaching load with service components and potential renewals and promotion.

Responsibilities include classroom instruction, supervising student projects, and ad-hoc support of

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or closely related field is required.
• Ph.D. or ABD is preferred at the time appointment begins (Aug 10, 2027).
• Previous teaching experience.
• Portfolio of engineering/design work and sample syllabus required for full consideration.

Responsibilities

• Teach and lead in-class instruction as part of a full teaching load.
• Supervise student projects and capstone activities.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Makerspace and its staff.
• Incorporate hands-on engineering design and prototyping in curriculum.

Skills

Engineering design

Additive manufacturing

Prototyping

Automation

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD or ABD preferred

Job description

Job Requisition: JR102151 Assistant Teaching Professor of Applied Science (Open)
Job Posting Title: Assistant Teaching Professor of Applied Science
Department: CC00102 WM001 | CDSP | Applied Science Dept
Job Family: Faculty - Non-Tenure Track (Less than 12 months)
Worker Sub-Type: Fixed Term (requires end date - benefited) (Fixed Term)
Job Requisition Primary Location: Integrated Science Center
Primary Job Posting Location: Posting Location - William & Mary

Job Description Summary

The Department of Applied Science at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a 3-year, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor instructional position that will begin August 10, 2027. This full-time teaching faculty appointment carries a service component commensurate with rank and comes with the possibility of ongoing renewals and a framework for promotion. We seek an individual with expertise in engineering design, additive manufacturing, advanced fabrication, prototyping, automation, instrumentation, and characterization. The successful applicant is expected to be an effective teacher and will be assigned the equivalent of a full-time teaching load, which may consist of classroom instruction, supervising student projects, and ad-hoc support of the Makerspace and its staff.

Job Description

Required: Master’s degree in Engineering or a closely related field is required. Preferred: Ph.D. or All But Dissertation (ABD) is preferred at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2027). Previous teaching experience.

All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• A statement of teaching interests and experience that describes the candidate’s approach to teaching and mentoring in the context of hands‑on engineering design and prototyping, which may also incorporate a discussion of how their past engineering‑related work informs their current approach
• A portfolio of engineering/design work and sample syllabus

Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learners/scholars in domains of Physics and Applied Science in any of the required documents (above).

Candidates who reach the long-list (Zoom) interview stage will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.

For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, 11/30/2026.

All required supplemental application materials mentioned above must be clearly identified and included with your application for full consideration.

Review of applications is ongoing. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.

Information on the degree programs in the Departments of Applied Science and Physics may be found at cdsp.wm.edu.

Additional Job Description

Job Profile: JP0515 - Assistant Professor (Less than 12 months)
NTE - Exempt - Salary - S99
Qualifications: Compensation Grade: S99
Recruiting Start Date: 2026-10-13
Position Restrictions: Restricted Term

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Benefits

• including access to on‑campus fitness facilities, university libraries, and other wellness resources.
• Educational assistance, professional development opportunities, and a robust holiday schedule are also available.

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