Recruitment/Posting Title Non-Tenure-Track Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Department Engn - Mech & Aerospace Engn
Salary Details $105,000
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Posting Summary
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at Rutgers University invites applications for a non-tenure-track professor of practice position in the area of Mechanical Engineering. Applications of all levels will be considered, including Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor ranks. Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas are highly encouraged to apply: Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering Design, Design Optimization, Operations Engineering, Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, and Project Engineering.
The successful candidate is expected to have rich experience in industrial applications especially in those areas listed above, while having a demonstrated track record in building industrial relations, and is fully capable of teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. The candidate is also expected to further the current senior design program, MAE outreach activities, and develop and maintain industrial partnerships. Other responsibilities include advising undergraduate/graduate students and supervising student projects, activities, and organizations. A graduate degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering (Master or PhD), or a related field is welcome, but a long career with industrial experience is strongly recommended and highly desired
Our Department has more than 40 full-time faculty with roughly 1000 undergraduate and 200 graduate students. The MAE belongs to Rutgers-New Brunswick, a culturally and academically diverse environment with more than 9,980 full-time and part-time faculty, 19,400 graduate students, and 49,800 undergraduate students. We are proud of our growing diverse engineering student population where over a quarter of our students are women and nearly twenty percent are underrepresented minorities and encourage applications from these groups and individuals with a strong commitment to employing inclusive and equitable teaching practices and pedagogy within the classroom and research environments.
Diversity and inclusion are a key foundational element of the University’s academic culture, and the School of Engineering is fully committed to equal opportunity in employment and in education. Diversity may include, but is not limited to, gender, ethnicity, race, culture, national origin, physical ability, veteran status, or other underrepresented personal or professional characteristics. Applicants who can contribute to this diversity through their teaching, research, or service are particularly encouraged to apply.
Position Status Full Time
Posting Number 25FA0642
Posting Open Date 07/01/2025
Posting Close Date 08/15/2025
Minimum Education and Experience
The successful candidate is expected to have rich experience in industrial applications especially in those areas listed above, while having a demonstrated track record in building industrial relations, and is fully capable of teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. The candidate is also expected to further the current senior design program, MAE outreach activities, and develop and maintain industrial partnerships. Other responsibilities include advising undergraduate/graduate students and supervising student projects, activities, and organizations. A graduate degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering (Master or PhD), or a related field is welcome, but a long career with industrial experience is strongly recommended and highly desired
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Duties are primarily teaching typically three courses per semester. Other duties may include coordinating and maintaining course related laboratory equipment, mentoring undergraduate students, linking with local K-12 schools for student recruitment, interacting with local industry, sharing administration responsibilities as well as other duties assigned by the Chairpersons.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview
Statement
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications should include a detailed resume including the name and contact information of at least three references, a list of publications, and a statement of research and teaching interests.
Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/248813
Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City Piscatawy
State NJ
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