"3/4 Time Faculty, Department of Mechanical Engineering"

3/4-Time Faculty, Mechanical Engineering

THE DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AT ROWAN UNIVERSITY invites applications for a temporary non-tenure track, 3/4-time faculty position for the 2024 Fall and 2025 Spring Semesters. Successful candidates must have a commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level. An MS degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field is required for appointment (PhD is preferred). In addition, excellent written and oral communication skills are expected. Candidates are sought to teach courses in various areas of mechanical engineering, including Machine Design, Statics, Dynamics, CAD, Quality and Reliability, Introduction to Mechanical Systems, Introduction to Mechanical Design, etc. A 3/4-time appointment typically carries a 9-credit per semester teaching load and pays 3/4 of the applicable salary of a full-time instructor, with no other benefits.

All applications must be submitted through Rowan University’s Career Site. Interested candidates should submit a single PDF that includes the following items in the order listed: 1) letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue till the position is filled. The position start date is September 1, 2024. Any questions about this search can be directed to Dr. Wei Xue, Associate Professor & Interim Head of Mechanical Engineering (xuew@rowan.edu).

The Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering was founded in 1995 and quickly gained national recognition for its innovative multidisciplinary, project-based approach to engineering education, establishing itself as a national leader in engineering education. In 2013, the State of New Jersey designated Rowan University a comprehensive research university, and in 2017 our university was recognized as a Carnegie-classified research institution. During that period, Rowan Engineering doubled both its full-time faculty and student population, as well as started its engineering PhD programs. In 2017, we opened the doors of Engineering Hall and, in 2023, completed a full renovation of our original home, Rowan Hall. These projects tripled our available space and provided the College with state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities. The College currently enrolls over 1,800 undergraduate and graduate students in six departments and is home to five research centers. Further information about the College is available at https://engineering.rowan.edu.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is home to roughly 350 undergraduates, 75 MS/PhD students, 15 faculty members, and 4 staff members. The ME undergraduate program has consistently received high recognition from employers and academic peers with its multidisciplinary “Engineering Clinics” as a hallmark. We seek to further strengthen our graduate research and teaching, while maintaining the excellence of the undergraduate program, through multiple faculty hiring. Some major research strengths of the department include advanced manufacturing, materials science & engineering, soft robotics, and thermal-fluid sciences. Many of our faculty are core team members of the Digital Engineering Hub (DEHub) and the Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Institute (AMMI) at Rowan University. Newly hired faculty members will complement and expand research and engineering education expertise in the department and build strong connections with government/industry in the region and beyond.