Asst. Professor - Civil Engineering jobs in Lynchburg, VA

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Randolph College invites applicants for two tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor in engineering fields that can contribute to a new degree in robotics and mechatronics. The candidate should have a Ph.D. or ABD with a completion date prior to July 2024 in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering field. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in helping to build a new engineering program, will be able to develop and teach a wide range of undergraduate courses related to robotics and mechatronics, and should be able to incorporate undergraduates into their research program. We are interested in someone who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through teaching, research, and service, and demonstrate evidence and commitment to student-centered and inclusive teaching practices.

Responsibilities include engaging in scholarly activities, serving on college committees, participating in college service, and assisting in the academic advising and continued development of the engineering program. Tenure track faculty teach six courses per academic year, three per semester. The College’s innovative TAKE2 curriculum includes four seven-week sessions in an academic year allowing students to sharpen their focus with immersive learning, gain life balance with a more flexible schedule, and most importantly, thrive within a supportive student-centered environment.

Randolph College, founded as Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, is in Lynchburg, Virginia at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Randolph College has a longstanding reputation for excellence in teaching and an appreciation for and commitment to diversity.Randolph was recognized as one of the nation’s best and most interesting institutions in the 2022 edition of theFiske Guide to Collegesand was ranked 12th in the nation for most accessible professors by thePrinceton Review.

***Please complete the Paycom application and send your application documents as described below to robmechengsearch@randolphcollege.edu***

Submit a letter of application, including statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, a diversity statement, curriculum vitae, and three reference letters. At least one reference should address teaching effectiveness. Applications received by December 8, 2023, will receive priority.

The Randolph community values and supports diversity and an inclusive environment. We are particularly interested in hiring candidates who will enrich the diversity of our campus. Randolph is an EOE employer.

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