Assistant Professor of Teaching

Posting Number FAE1865

Advertised Title Assistant Professor of Teaching

Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN)

Position Number L12645

Category Full-Time Faculty

Department College of Engineering

Position Summary

Assistant Professor of Teaching, Herff College of Engineering

The Herff College of Engineering at the University of Memphis is seeking qualified applicants for an of Assistant Professor of Teaching position. This is a twelve-month, non-tenure track appointment. This is a Limited Position contingent upon funding availability. The primary teaching site will be at the Memphis campus, though teaching at off-campus sites will also be required. Responsibilities include effectively delivering instruction in first-year engineering courses, evaluating student learning, fulfilling professional and university service responsibilities, mentoring K-12 students to recruit into the Engineering undergraduate program, advising students about how best to succeed in first-year courses, and complying with School, College, and University regulations. In this position, the faculty will be responsible for teaching live and on-line sections of courses including engineering problem solving, and pre-engineering problem solving. In addition, the position will coordinate other instructors for freshman engineering courses, and recruit and coordinate undergraduate student guides and graduate teaching assistants. The position will assist the academic advisor for the college with academic advising during new student orientation and the academic year.

The anticipated start date is January 2025. At that time, applicants must have earned a master’s degree from an accredited institution either in Engineering or a closely related scientific field. Experience in teaching in engineering or a closely related scientific field is desired. Candidates must submit their application through https://workforum.memphis.edu/. Click on the full-time faculty menu to find the Engineering posting. Applications must include a cover letter, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, and the full names and contact information (address, phone number, and email address) of five professional references. Screening of applications will begin November 18, 2024, and may continue until the position is filled. Please contact Dr. Amy Curry (amy.curry@memphis.edu) if you have any questions.

The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class.

Minimum Position Qualifications

Masters degree in Engineering or a related discipline.

Special Conditions

Posting Date 10/23/2024

Closing Date 12/04/2024

Open Until Screening Begins Yes

Hiring Range Commensurate with education and experience

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible

Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates must submit their application through https://workforum.memphis.edu/. Click on the full-time faculty menu to find the Engineering posting. Applications must include a cover letter, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, and the full names and contact information (address, phone number, and email address) of five professional references.

Instructions to Applicant regarding references

Is this posting for UofM employees only? No

Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)

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