Northwestern University - Assistant Professor of Instruction

American Society for Engineering Education; Illinois; On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Assistant Professor of Instruction to guide first-year engineering students. This role emphasizes teaching and advising, requiring a doctorate in engineering and a passion for mentoring. The position offers a competitive salary range and the opportunity to influence the next generation of engineers. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the university encourages applications from all backgrounds. Join a collaborative environment that values academic excellence and student success, and make a meaningful impact in engineering education.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in engineering preferred with 3-5 years of experience.
• Strong desire to work with undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Support first-year students in academic and career planning.
• Teach three quarter-length courses annually, focusing on freshman design.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Advising and Mentoring

Engineering Education Research

Education

Doctorate in Engineering

Job description

Northwestern University - Assistant Professor of Instruction

TEACHING FACULTY/FRESHMAN ENGINEERING ADVISER

The McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science plans to hire a continuing, full-time Assistant Professor of Instruction (non-tenure track; rank negotiable) to serve as a freshman adviser in undergraduate engineering. The adviser will support first-year students in academic and career planning. In addition to these duties, the adviser will be expected to teach three quarter-length courses annually, emphasizing freshman design.

Qualifications: Preferably a doctorate in engineering, with a minimum of 3-5 years of academic or industry experience. A desire to work with undergraduate students is a must. Research interest in engineering education will be a plus.

Application Procedure:

1. Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
2. Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and ensure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses).
3. Please prepare a list of names and email addresses for your external academic references; your references will be contacted directly by the online system and invited to upload their letters on your behalf.
4. All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the “Submit” button.
5. Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.

Applicants will need to upload a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; statements about advising and mentoring philosophy, teaching philosophy and approach to diversity & inclusion; and the names and e-mail addresses of three references. To receive full consideration, all materials should be received by December 31, 2024.

Compensation: The expected base pay range for this position is $83,000 – $93,000. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation. Due to summer advising responsibilities associated with this role, first-year advisers receive 1.5 months of summer salary as part of their standard compensation.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.