ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENGINEERING

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENGINEERING
Bridgewater College 

The Department of Engineering and Physics at Bridgewater College invites applications from candidates with expertise in electrical engineering, control systems and mechatronics, for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Engineering position.  We seek candidates who are engaged teacher-scholars and have a strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and advising undergraduates in an engineering program at a liberal arts college.  The position will involve teaching courses at all levels of an undergraduate engineering curriculum in our newly introduced Engineering major that currently includes concentrations in mechanical engineering and mechatronics.  Now in our second year, we are especially interested in adding an enthusiastic program builder to join our team and assist in developing an electrical engineering curricular component. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  A PhD in electrical engineering or closely related field is preferred.  Exceptional ABD or MS candidates with teaching or industry experience will also be considered for this position at ranks appropriate to experience.

Pay is competitive, and salary is commensurate with experience. This full-time position offers a full benefits package, including paid tuition at the College for eligible dependents.

MISSION: Bridgewater College is a residential liberal arts college of about 1450 students with a vibrant core curriculum and a growing focus on undergraduate research. The College emphasizes creativity and innovation in pedagogy and research. Successful faculty members are dedicated to advising and mentoring students, contributing to campus-wide faculty initiatives, and maintaining an active research agenda. Bridgewater seeks faculty members eager to engage and support our commitment to the breadth and depth of learning as well as diversity and inclusion. Therefore, application materials should address how you might contribute to the College’s liberal arts mission or ways that this mission informs your vocation as teacher and scholar.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville, Washington D.C., and Richmond, Bridgewater is home to approximately 1,400 full-time students from 26 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study across 60 majors and minors, in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 23 teams.

To learn more about Bridgewater College, visit: bridgewater.edu

APPLY:  Please complete the online application attaching a cover letter, cv, unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and a list of three references willing to submit letters on your behalf. 

DEADLINE:  Review of applications will be ongoing.  Candidates submitting applications by January 5, 2025, will receive full consideration.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Contact Dr. Phil Spickler, Dean, School of Natural Sciences, pspickler@bridgewater.edu.

COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Bridgewater College, an equal opportunity provider and employer, is a welcoming and vibrant community committed to supporting a diverse workforce and actively seeks applications from women, minorities, and other persons from traditionally underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Non-Discrimination Notice: https://www.bridgewater.edu/legal/non-discrimination-notice/

ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT AND ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY REPORT:

The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report summarizes policies on campus security and personal safety, crime prevention, fire safety, and crime reporting, and includes crime and fire statistics for the past three years. The reports are available at https:// bridgewater.box.com/s/4ma6tlh30y8cat9un192ugo3dm6n29y9.

To request a printed copy, please call 540-828-5761 

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