"Visiting Lecturer - Department of Engineering"

Visiting Lecturer - Department of Engineering

Working Title: Visiting Lecturer - Department of Engineering

State Role Title: N/A

Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Integrated Science and Engineering

Department: 100590 - Department of Engineering

Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience

Beginning Review Date: 01/20/2026

The Department of Engineering at James Madison University (JMU) invites applicants to join our community and support our project-intensive undergraduate engineering curriculum. We are seeking to hire at least one Visiting Lecturer to start in August 2026. The position will be for an initial ten-month period; there may be the possibility of a subsequent one-time renewal.

The JMU Department of Engineering is a community of educators committed to contributing to a welcoming scholarly environment... More information about the department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

We seek to expand our department with at least one Visiting Lecturer who will support our mission by teaching undergraduate engineering courses in one or more of the following thematic areas:

• Introductory electrical and computer engineering courses (ENGR 313 and ENGR 345)
• Engineering analysis and data analytics (ENGR 315)
• Microprocessors and embedded system design (ENGR 445)
• Engineering fundamentals and design (ENGR 112, ENGR 231, and ENGR 232)

Although the position is primarily focused on teaching, there is opportunity for professional development within the department, college, and university.

Qualifications:

Successful candidates will have a Master's degree, demonstrated relevant professional experience, and a PhD in hand by time of appointment.

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• degrees in engineering (or closely related field)
• demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate engineering courses
• relevant industrial engineering experience

Additional preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate potential to emerge as agile and adaptive educators with capability to teach throughout the undergraduate curriculum.

Additional Posting Information:

Interested candidates should complete the online application and provide:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Names and contact information for three references

JMU's Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available... more information.

Conditions of Employment: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.