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
Required Skills/Abilities
Education and Experience
Typically, terminal degree in area of expertise
Physical Requirements
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.
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.