Assistant Professor of Engineering

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Engineering

Department: David College of Business & Technology

Position Reports to (Position Title): Director of Technology and the Dean of DCOBT

Effective Date: July 1, 2027

Position Class (Exempt or Non-Exempt): Exempt

Position Type (Full Time or Part Time): Full-time, 9-month Faculty, Tenure Track

Is this a Primary or Additional Position: Primary

Job Summary

Full-time faculty members at Jacksonville University are expected to teach undergraduate and/or graduate classes, conduct scholarship and engage in professional development activities, and complete university and/or community service. The position will be a full-time, 9-month contract, tenure track position.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Most faculty positions do not have supervisory responsibilities

Some may have supervisory responsibilities when the faculty member is serving in a Director or Associate Dean position for additional compensation and or release time. This will be specified in the contract.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Teach classes-a typical load is 24 hours annually
• Engage in research/scholarship
• Supervise student research projects
• Supervise student internships
• Participate in university service at the department, school, college, or university level
• Participate in community service (optional)

Required Skills/Abilities

• The ability to teach a broad range of lower-level and upper-level courses
• The ability to incorporate technology into classroom teaching and to teach online and hybrid classes
• The ability to supervise and conduct research and supervise student research in area of expertise
• The ability to work with diverse students and small class sizes
• Participation in departmental, school, college, or university service
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• The ability to work in a collaborative and cooperative manner

Education and Experience

Typically, terminal degree in area of expertise

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other business machines
• Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and virtually.
• Near vision sufficient to read written communications and computer display screens
• Stamina to teach up to 24 hours weekly.

Important Note

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume/CV with your JU application.