Assistant Professor of Engineering

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.