Require Teaching Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in Washington DC
Job title: Teaching Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Company: George Washington University
Job description: or call 202-994-9800. To apply, complete the online faculty application, at http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/104440 and upload: (1) a detailed curriculum vitae or resume; (2) a statement of teaching qualifications, teaching philosophy and experience, including evidence of commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion; (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. teaching evaluations or summaries); (4) a short cover letter describing your background and interests in teaching undergraduates at The George Washington University and in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering; (5) a statement of research interest, including research with a pedagogical focus in engineering education; and (6) full contact information for at least five professional references. Review of applications will begin on October 13, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
Recruitment Plan
I. RECRUITMENT PLAN
Posting Number: F002289
Academic Title: Teaching Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Rank: Open Rank
Administrative Title:
Discipline Engineering
Specialty: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Contract Type: Renewable Appointment (initial appt period), Non-Tenure Track
Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Proposed Start Date: 01/01/2024
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time -
FTE 1.00
Position Description Summary:
The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at The George Washington (GW) University in Washington DC, invites applications for a Teaching Professor (or Professor of the Practice) position beginning as early as Spring 2024. The appointment will be made at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor rank depending on the candidate's experience. GW has a history of supporting faculty who are educators, practitioners, and scholars, and the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department has set high standards in providing a teaching and work environment in which teaching faculty can thrive. The George Washington University is the largest academic institution in Washington, D.C. The exceptional location affords the GW community unique cultural and intellectual opportunities within a rapidly growing high-tech sector.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
The Teaching Professor will be assigned to teach courses, utilizing modern teaching models, in their areas of expertise throughout the undergraduate and graduate curriculum, including mechanical and thermal fluid courses. Once familiar with program requirements, the Teaching Professor will advise undergraduate Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering majors and will participate in course and curriculum development.
Applicants for the Teaching Professor position are expected to be highly effective classroom teachers with excellent educational leadership and organizational skills. They should have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, to educating a broad and diverse group of students and in increasing the participation and success of students from groups underrepresented in engineering. Applicants with significant experience outside of academia are encouraged to demonstrate how such experience will bring value to our educational programs.
An initial multi-year appointment as a regular or specialized faculty will be offered in accordance with the University's Faculty Code. Teaching faculty typically teach multiple courses per semester, with the possibility of graduate and undergraduate teaching assistant support. Research and/or service responsibilities will be assigned as appropriate based on the faculty member's interests and department's needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related area, by date of appointment is required. Demonstrated previous teaching experience in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related area.
Advertised Salary:
Other Benefits:
Other Information:
With one of the highest percentages of women engineering students nationally, the School of Engineering and Applied Science is fundamentally committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We welcome nominations of and applications from women, members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also welcome others who would bring additional aspects of diversity to the university's research, teaching and service missions.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To inquire, please send email to or call 202-994-9800. To apply, complete the online faculty application, at http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/104440 and upload: (1) a detailed curriculum vitae or resume; (2) a statement of teaching qualifications, teaching philosophy and experience, including evidence of commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion; (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. teaching evaluations or summaries); (4) a short cover letter describing your background and interests in teaching undergraduates at The George Washington University and in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering; (5) a statement of research interest, including research with a pedagogical focus in engineering education; and (6) full contact information for at least five professional references. Review of applications will begin on October 13, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
Department Link: https://www.mae.seas.gwu.edu/
Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents * Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Teaching Interest
- Statement of Research Interest
- Names and Contact Information for References
- Course Evaluations or Summaries