Northwestern University - Assistant Professor of Instruction - American Society for Engineering Education : Job Details

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:

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.