Associate or Full Professor of Engineering

California Lutheran University; Thousand Oaks (CA); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 155.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks seeks a dynamic faculty member to serve as department chair of engineering at the associate or full professor level, on a tenure-track basis. Under the dean’s direction, the chair will lead a new B.S.

degree program in engineering, pursue ABET accreditation, and build industry connections within the region. The role requires teaching undergraduate courses, student mentorship, and active scholarship.

Formación

• Possession of a Ph.D. in Engineering and a strong record of teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with associate or full professor appointment.

Responsabilidades

• Fulfill a 24-unit faculty workload including teaching and release time for program development.
• Teach undergraduate engineering courses, including general and advanced courses in chosen areas.
• Advise students and participate in department, division, and university committees.
• Maintain an active undergraduate research program with student involvement.
• Develop and manage ABET-related accreditation efforts and program administration.
• Collaborate with industry partners to enhance program reputation and opportunities for students.
• Attend meetings, recruit faculty, and oversee budgeting and curriculum quality.

Conocimientos

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student mentorship

Educación

Ph.D. in Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Associate or Full Professor of Engineering

Position Category: Faculty

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: .75 (academic year full-time)

Location: Thousand Oaks

University Background:

The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leadersfor a global society who are strong in character and judgment,confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to serviceand justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, theuniversity has an enrollment of about 3,500 undergraduate andgraduate students who come from across the nation and around theworld from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As afederally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran islooking for candidates with a dedication to and success in workingin diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusivelearning and work environment that values individual differencesand respects each person's dignity.

Basic Function:

California Lutheran University is seeking a dynamic faculty memberfor a tenure-track position as department chair of engineering at the associate or full professor level. Under the direction of thedean, the chair and associate/full professor is responsibleproviding leadership in implementing the new B.S. degree program inengineering, working toward creation of a Department ofEngineering, seeking ABET accreditation, building connections withpotential industry and research partners in the region, andproviding overall program management. The associate/full professorwill provide academic instruction to students for the assignedundergraduate courses and will teach undergraduate engineeringcourses at multiple levels, including general engineering coursesand mid- to upper-level elective courses in their area ofexpertise. The professor is to serve as an academic advisor tostudents, contribute to department and university activities, serveon faculty or university committees, and engage in scholarlyactivities.

Cal Lutheran has excellent resources for engaging students in theprocess of scientific discovery. The university benefits from twobeautiful science buildings, the 47,000-square-foot Swenson ScienceCenter (dedicated in 2021) and the newly renovated Ahmanson ScienceCenter (re-opened in 2024). These facilities house modernclassrooms, teaching laboratories, and research laboratoriesincluding electronics and optics laboratories. Cal Lutheran facultyfocus on experiential learning, mentoring, and undergraduateresearch in addition to their own research. Students benefit fromsmall class sizes which emphasize active learning in order toprovide students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed inelite graduate programs and prepare for careers in industry oracademia.

Representative Duties:

• Primary responsibilities for this position include fulfilling a24-unit faculty workload consisting of teaching as well as releasetime for developing and leading the program.
• Teaching undergraduate courses in engineering, including general courses and advanced courses in chosen areas of interest.
• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture andlab courses. Create assignments and activities in one-on-one,classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings for thedevelopment of cognitive abilities, communication skills, andhigher order thinking skills among students.
• Maintain an active research program that involvesundergraduates in mentored research.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting courseobjectives and student learning outcomes through assignments,projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in atimely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or duringestablished consultation office hours.
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment,attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum; prepareand submit grades, data, and reports related to course and studentprogress in a timely manner.
• Teach and hold office hours in person on campus, at least 4days per week.
• Provide a course syllabus to students in each class within thefirst week of the class, as outlined in the faculty handbook.
• Adhere to the responsibilities related to teaching, advising,service, and scholarly, professional, and creative activities, asoutlined in the faculty handbook.
• Attend and participate in committees and in department,division, campus, and University meetings.
• Represent the Engineering Program in Program Director meetingsled by the Dean of the College of Art and Sciences.
• Build and manage relationships, collaborating effectively withindustry partners to build the reputation of the program andidentify opportunities for students.
• Recruit, train and retain talented faculty.
• Overall management and administration of the Engineering major,including budgeting and maintaining academic quality.
• Manage student relations, especially with regards toexperiential learning and extra-curricular activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with the relevant industry,companies and organizations.
• Participate in marketing and recruiting for the program.
• Collaborate across disciplines to maximize synergies incurricula, scheduling, facilities, computing resources andlaboratory equipment.
• Evening and weekend hours may be required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of:

• Current theory and practice within the discipline ofEngineering
• ABET accreditation processes
• Principles and best practices of effective teaching, includingactive learning pedagogy
• Student learning outcomes and methods of assessment
• University curricula
• Community and campus resources, services, programs, andprofessionals available to students
• Methods of gathering, analyzing, and preparing data
• Modern computing technology
• Record-keeping techniques about student enrollment, attendance,and progress

Ability To:

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the subjectfield or discipline
• Deliver course curricula in various learning styles
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverseacademic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic background ofUniversity students
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the needs ofstudents with disabilities
• Integrate current and emerging instructional deliverytechnologies into the learning process to enhance teaching and theeducational experience
• Maintain professional standards that protect studentconfidentiality
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing using tact,patience, and courtesy
• Establish and maintain effective and collaborative workingrelationships
• Work constructively with their colleagues and to treat faculty,staff, administrators, and students with respect andprofessionalism
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses ofaction
• Demonstrate commitment to professional excellence andcontinuous growth within subject field or discipline
• Satisfactorily fulfill a faculty member's duties andresponsibilities and make significant contributions to theUniversity community.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt practical courses ofaction.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a Ph.D. in Engineering from an accredited institutionand a track record of teaching, scholarship, and servicecommensurate with appointment at the rank of associate or fullprofessor.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

N.A.

Physical Abilities:

Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence;communicate clearly to exchange information in person and via thetelephone or video; operate a computer and other officeproductivity machinery; stationary position for extended periods oftime; move or transport light objects; position self to storeand/or retrieve files.

Working Environment:

Indoor classroom environment; subject to visiting a variety ofclassroom sites on campus.

Hiring Range

$110,000 - $155,000

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equalopportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race,religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physicaldisability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status,sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, genderidentity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicablelaw. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be deniedthe benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program,activity or facility of the University on the basis of thesefactors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and statelaws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University'spolicies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application processcan be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Pleasecontact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.