University Lecturer

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSA Union

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in Newark seeks a University Lecturer for the CIM program within the SAET. The role emphasizes teaching undergraduate CIM courses, including lower/upper level and lab sections, with potential involvement in other activities per the union contract.

The ideal candidate has broad built environment skills like project management, estimating, scheduling, plus concrete industry background.

Qualifications

• MS in Engineering or related field; strong industrial experience considered.
• Minimum of two years teaching in higher education.
• Preferred: Ph.D. in Engineering or related field; professional licensure not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
• Participate in course, program, and experiential learning development and assessment of student performance.
• Participate in student events and external outreach activities.
• Participate in program accreditation activities.
• Engage with Industrial Advisory Board meetings and department leadership to guide curriculum.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Student Advising

Education

MS in Engineering or related field

Ph.D. in Engineering or related field (preferred)

Job description

Title: University Lecturer

Department: School of Applied Engineering & Technology

Reports To: Chair

Position Summary:

The School of Applied Engineering and Technology (SAET) of the Newark College of Engineering at NJIT is searching for a University Lecturer for its Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program in the Built Environment Division (SBED). The candidate will teach primarily undergraduate courses in CIM, and may include both lower and upper level as well as lab courses. The ideal candidate will have a broad set of built environment skills including project management, estimating, and scheduling. In addition, the preferred candidate would have a professional background in concrete: mixture design, processing, applications, repair, delivery, and construction methods. The individual should be willing to work with colleagues to develop new teaching approaches, curriculum, and experiential opportunities in the NJIT Makerspace. S/he will teach in accordance with the policies and standards of the department and the direction of the Chairperson. In addition, although this is primarily a teaching position, the candidate may also be involved in other activities in accordance with the terms of the current collective bargaining agreement.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

• Participate in course, program, and experiential learning development as required along with the formal assessment of student performance.

• Participate in student events and external outreach activities as required.

• Participate in program accreditation activities.

• Participate in constituent meetings with the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB).

• Initiative: Independently takes action to influence events. Offers own ideas for improvement to promote the goals of the course and curriculum. Seeks feedback from appropriate persons on effects of actions. Identifies a problem, obstacle or opportunity and takes action, including collaborating with colleagues, to address current or future problems or opportunities, within the scope of position as authorized.

• Innovative Thinking: An effort to improve performance by doing new things. It can include the introduction of an innovative procedure not currently used, but known elsewhere. It can also include the development of techniques and methods, the ability to go beyond the conventional, and a willingness to try out different solutions. At the higher levels, it is the ability to champion innovation and encourage new ideas from colleagues and students.

• Flexibility/Adaptability: Recognizes that the environment in which one functions may be constantly changing and adjusts his/her own approach and behavior accordingly. Adapts to and works effectively within a variety of situation and with various individuals and/or groups. This includes understanding and appreciating diverse and opposing perspectives on an issue, adapting one's approach to the change at hand, and easily accepting and making such changes, whether in one's own duties or in the university's strategic direction.

• Leadership: Develops and uses effective strategies and interpersonal styles to influence and guide others toward the accomplishment of identified objectives and goals.

• Striving to Excellence: Encourages in students the desire to achieve excellence, both in technical and professional areas. Pursue teaching with technical rigor and professional enthusiasm.

• Teaching Pedagogy/Tools: Recognizes different learning styles of students and designs lecturers accordingly to help students with diverse styles, integrates various computation/modeling tools and software as appropriate, and incorporate active-learning strategies and project-based learning.

Pre-Requisite Qualifications:

• Candidates with a minimum of a M.S. in Engineering or related field together with strong industrial experience will be seriously considered.

• A minimum of two years teaching experience in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong preference will be given to applicants with industrial experience, Professional Engineering licensure, and a Ph.D. in Engineering or related field.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications must include a curriculum vitae, cover letter, teaching statement, and list of three (3) professional references. Questions may be directed to the department chairperson, Dr. Samuel Lieber at [e-mail].

At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Union: Professional Staff Association (PSA)

Range: PSA Faculty University Lecturer

Compensation: $65,000.00 - $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.

FLSA: Exempt

Time Type: Full time

Pay Rate: Salary

Additional Information:

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