Professor and Associate Dean of the School of Applied Engineering and Technology (SAET)

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Nebraska; On-site; USD 120,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Dean of the School of Applied Engineering and Technology (SAET) and Chair of the Engineering Technology Department. This full-professor role seeks a scholar with strong leadership to position SAET as a national leader in applied education and to guide growth in graduate education.

The candidate will lead initiatives across multidisciplinary environments, collaborate with industry and

Qualifications

• Record of scholarly achievement and leadership sufficient for appointment as a tenured Full Professor.
• Demonstrated expertise in applied education, engineering technology, or a related field.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, or transdisciplinary settings and communicating across diverse disciplines.
• Proven ability to secure external funding and lead research teams.
• Experience with curriculum development, ABET accreditation, and program assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to advance SAET’s academic and research missions.
• Position SAET as national leader in applied education and industry-focused innovation.
• Strengthen partnerships with industry, government, and educational institutions.
• Expand SAET’s graduate programs in applied, multidisciplinary areas including engineering education.
• Lead accreditation efforts and drive continuous improvement of programs.
• Oversee recruitment, retention, and professional growth of faculty and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Industry partnerships

Education

Ph.D. in engineering or STEM

Job description

Title

Professor and Associate Dean of the School of Applied Engineering and Technology (SAET)

Reports To

Acting Dean, Newark College of Engineering

Position Summary

About SAET: Founded in 2018, the School of Applied Engineering and Technology (SAET) is the newest academic unit within NJIT’s Newark College of Engineering (NCE). SAET serves approximately 1,000 students across 13 engineering and engineering technology undergraduate programs, with graduate offerings that include applied and research-based study in engineering, technology, and related fields. All baccalaureate programs are industry-focused, with several accredited by ABET and ATMAE. SAET is home to experiential initiatives using the NJIT Makerspace and workforce development efforts, emphasizing applied, reality-based learning. SAET advances innovative pedagogy, knowledge acquisition, and skill development across applied engineering, engineering technology, and industry-focused education.

• Learn more about SAET’s mission at: SAET-Mission.
• Explore SAET’s academic offerings at: SAET-Website.

NJIT invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Dean of the School of Applied Engineering and Technology (SAET) and Chair of the Engineering Technology Department. This is a Professor-level appointment for a candidate with a strong record of research success, academic leadership, and program development in applied engineering or a closely related field. The Associate Dean will position SAET as a national leader in applied education and guide its continued growth in research, workforce development, and applied graduate education. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated history of working across multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, or transdisciplinary environments, and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse disciplines. The Associate Dean will lead efforts to expand SAET’s graduate programs and articulate a compelling vision for growing SAET’s national reputation in applied education.

Essential Functions

We are seeking candidates suitable for the rank of Full Professor with a demonstrated record of outstanding leadership and mentorship. Candidates should have strong knowledge of industry-focused education and engineering technology, along with an applied orientation in scholarship, teaching, and program development. The Associate Dean will be expected to build upon SAET's recognized strengths, recruit outstanding faculty, promote scholarly initiatives, facilitate internal and external research collaborations, maintain and further develop already strong relationships with industry, and oversee curriculum development. The person is expected to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment both within the school and college, and across the broader campus to:

• Provide strategic leadership to advance SAET’s academic and research missions.
• Position SAET as national leader in applied education, including engineering technology and industry-focused academic innovation.
• Strengthen partnerships with industry, government, and educational institutions.
• Expand SAET’s graduate programs in applied, multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary , and transdisciplinary areas, including engineering education.
• Raise SAET’s visibility in national forums in applied education, engineering technology, and related emerging fields.
• Facilitate a research environment in the school with active collaborations with academia, industry, and government agencies.
• Foster excellence in teaching, curriculum development, and scholarly activity.
• Lead accreditation efforts and ensure continuous program recognition and improvement.
• Promote and support continued professional growth of faculty and staff and oversee recruitment of outstanding faculty and retention of faculty, staff, and students.
• Represent SAET to the university administration, other university units, industry, and to public and private agencies at the local, regional, national, and international levels.

Potential Research Focus Areas

Candidates should demonstrate research potential in a substantial subset of National Science Foundation (NSF) aligned applied research areas. This can include:

• Engineering Education and Workforce Development: including use‑inspired research on technology‑enhanced learning, assessment analytics, experiential learning models, and STEM workforce preparation aligned with the Division of Engineering Education and Centers (EEC).
• Digital Engineering, Digital Twins, and Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): including physics‑based simulation, intelligent design tools, and lifecycle digitalization, aligned with NSF’s emphasis on transformative engineering approaches, advanced manufacturing, and integration of intelligent systems.
• Sustainable, Resilient, and Climate‑Responsive Engineering Systems: including environmental engineering, sustainable energy systems, infrastructure resilience, and circular manufacturing, aligned with Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems (CBET) environmental sustainability programs and CMMI’s infrastructure and resiliency initiatives.
• Applied Health, Bioengineering, and Human‑Centered Technologies: covering medical devices, assistive and rehabilitative systems, bioindustrial and biomedical engineering, and human factors, consistent with CBET’s bioengineering and engineering healthcare priorities.
• Advanced Robotics, Controls, and Cyber‑Physical Systems: spanning autonomous systems, intelligent control, human–robot interaction, and networked Cyber‑Physical Systems (CPS), consistent with priorities in the Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems (ECCS) and Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI) robotics and controls portfolio.

Prerequisite Qualifications

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

• Record of scholarly achievement and leadership sufficient for appointment as a tenured Full Professor. This qualification normally requires a Ph.D. degree from a recognized institution and a body of scholarly work in a field within STEM, preferably an engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise and track record in applied education, engineering technology, industry-focused education, or a related field.
• Demonstrated history of working in multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, or transdisciplinary settings, with the ability to communicate effectively across diverse disciplines.
• Proven ability to secure external funding for academic projects, and lead teams of researchers in their successful implementation.
• Significant experience and commitment for teaching, which include:
• Familiarity with curriculum innovation and technology-enhanced learning environments.
• Experience with ABET accreditation, program accreditation and course-level assessment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage effectively with faculty and stakeholders across diverse disciplines.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and administrators.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry experience, either as a practitioner, collaborator, or consultant.
• Professional license is preferred but not required.
• Experience with experiential learning programs and workforce development.

Union

Professional Staff Association (PSA)

Range

PSA Faculty Professor

Compensation

$120,000.00 - $1,000,000.00

NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items. To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.

FLSA

Exempt

Time Type

Full time

Pay Rate

Salary

Additional Information

As an EEO employer NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.

Employment at NJIT is subject to the provisions of New Jersey First Act which mandates new employees, who are not NJ residents, to establish primary residence in New Jersey within one year of their appointment to certain positions. The law does not apply to any individual employed at NJIT on a temporary or per semester basis as a visiting or adjunct professor, teacher, lecturer, researcher or administrator.

Information regarding NJIT campus security, personal safety, and fire safety including topics such as, disciplinary procedures, crime prevention, NJIT Police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, and crime statistics for the most recent three year period is available on the NJIT Department of Public Safety here.

NJIT is an E-Verify employer and uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization of each new hire.