Continuing Non-Tenure-Track Teaching Faculty Position – Sustainable Engineering at Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania

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Posting Number:	20241192F
Position Title:	Continuing Non-Tenure-Track Teaching Faculty Position – Sustainable Engineering
Position Type:	Faculty
Location:	Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type:	Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule:	full-time/9-months
Department:	207-Sustainable Engineering Program
Position Summary:	The Sustainable Engineering Program at Villanova University has an opening for a full-time non tenure-track teaching faculty position. Candidates will be considered for an Assistant Teaching Professor rank commensurate with their education and experience. This is an academic year appointment, renewable subject to enrollment needs, availability of funding, and performance. The Program is looking for a versatile faculty member that can contribute to and enhance the Program. The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in sustainable engineering and undergraduate courses in engineering with a sustainable engineering focus and. The successful candidate must be able to work collaboratively in the classroom and across project topics with faculty in the program and across the college. The appointment begins in August 2025. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:	The main responsibility is to serve as the primary faculty in the area of sustainable infrastructure and materials, specifically to teach sustainable materials and design, sustainable infrastructure, sustainable buildings and operations, and develop new courses in this area. Additional teaching responsibilities include teaching the Resilient Innovation through Sustainable Engineering (RISE) industry-led project course, other core Sustainable Engineering graduate courses, and the undergraduate 1st year engineering design course. Other responsibilities include mentoring and advising graduate students on plans of study, graduate capstone or thesis projects, and professional development; and service to the program and college, including in leading College efforts on bringing sustainable engineering to all disciplines. The candidate is also expected to maintain a presence on campus and be responsive to students as a full-time member of the faculty for the duration of the appointment.
Minimum Qualifications:	A Ph.D. in an engineering discipline (or closely related field) is preferred and practical design experience such as in industry or a national lab is highly desirable. Previous teaching experience is preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a prerequisite.
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Special Message to Applicants:	Villanova is a Carnegie-classified doctoral university. From its founding in 1842 to its position today as a nationally recognized leading university, Villanova University has forged a path of academic excellence. The University is in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, home to a large concentration of universities, industries, and government labs. The Sustainable Engineering Program has 4 full-time faculty members, over 35 graduate students, including 8 Ph.D. students. The program integrates students from different engineering backgrounds around sustainability topics, and collaborates with faculty across the college to create innovative educational and research experiences. The program is committed to providing a rigorous educational experience to graduate well-rounded leaders and life-long learners, who have the ability to bring sustainable engineering thoughts into their profession. We are equally committed to the discovery, dissemination, advancement, and application of cutting-edge research. Inspired by the Augustinian-Catholic tradition, we value an inclusive and diverse community in which we prepare our students to demonstrate the highest ethical conduct and contribute to the well-being of humankind. The Sustainable Engineering Program and the College of Engineering are deeply committed to work-life balance and family-friendly programs for our faculty. Please submit your applications at: https://jobs.villanova.edu. Application materials should include: • a cover letter• Curriculum Vitae• Academic transcripts• Statement of research interests• Statement of teaching philosophy• Names and contact information for three references The review process will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Posting Date:	12/12/2024
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Salary Posting Information:	Competitive.
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Job Classification:	faculty

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