Assistant Professor Term (Open Rank) - R104265

Department:

Engineering Fundamentals

Location: Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular Term (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID: R104265

Position Description:

The Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the University of Louisville invites applications for a position as Teaching-Track (Term) Faculty at the rank of Assistant Professor or Instructor.  The successful candidate will have two primary responsibilities:

1) Teach Engineering Methods, Tools and Practice I and II.  This two-semester sequence of courses introduces first-year engineering students to the practice of engineering and introduces the methods, tools, and skills necessary for success in engineering.

2) Leading the J.B. Speed School of Engineering's participation in growing the state wide T2E (Transition to Engineering ) program.  Transition to Engineering (T2E) is a recently initiated program with the goal of increasing the number of baccalaureate engineering students in Kentucky.  To achieve this goal the program provides:  a) ongoing support and training for engineering teachers in program affiliated high schools, b) interaction between Kentucky high school students and engineering faculty at Kentucky universities, and c) allows high school students in the program to earn engineering credit at Kentucky Universities.  Duties include: visiting T2E classrooms in the fall and spring to provide relevant interaction between engineering faculty and T2E students, high school teacher training and support, ongoing T2E curriculum development to assure alignment with first year engineering curriculum at UofL, and conducting educational research to support, inform, and improve implementation of the T2E program.

Department Information

Established in 2007, the Engineering Fundamentals Department is comprised of faculty who teach common core courses taken by all entering engineering students.  In their first four semesters, engineering students take 18 hours of courses from the Department of Engineering Fundamentals, including Engineering Methods, Tools, and Practice I and II and calculus-based Engineering Analysis courses.  Most courses have many sections and multiple instructors who collaborate to work as instructional teams to maintain consistency of learning outcomes across courses and support continuous improvement. 

The department's focus on undergraduate teaching is highlighted in The Center for Teaching and Learning Engineering (CTLE).  The CTLE is housed in the department and promotes outstanding STEM teaching and learning through scholarship, research, and professional development.  The CTLE's research group GEARS, the Guild for Engineering Education, Achievement, Retention and Success, includes faculty and graduate students in the School of Engineering, the Department of Psychology and Brain Sciences and the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Louisville.

Required Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate in a STEM field, Education, or Learning Science.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills, including working with a diverse population.
• Some relevant experience and interest interacting with high-school and first-year college students.

Preferred Experience

• STEM Education Research
• Grant Writing
• Ability to perform statistical analysis using statistical software (SAS, SPSS, or R)

Louisville is a progressive community of nearly 1 million people with a robust economy, a vibrant arts scene, a nationally ranked public-school system, and a rich history infused with southern hospitality. Situated on the banks of the Ohio River, America's 17th largest city boasts a cost of living that is substantially lower than the national average, with a broad range of affordable housing options from high-rise apartments and historic Victorian homes to suburban communities and rural farms.  Fittingly, it has earned a number of accolades (https://www.uoflnews.com/post/uofltoday/city-of-louisville-earns-a-number-of-accolades-to-kick-off-2019/ ). Louisville is also home of the famous Kentucky Derby.

The University of Louisville strives to foster and support an inclusive and diverse community of students, faculty and staff who are empowered to achieve their highest potential without fear of prejudice or bias.  The University of Louisville is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for promoting the careers of women (https://louisville.edu/advance ). UofL has been recognized for excellence in diversity by the INSIGHT into Diversity HEED Award. UofL also earned five out of five stars from the Campus Pride Index for LGBTQ-friendly policies, programs, and practices.  Additional information about UofL's commitment to diversity and inclusion is available at http://louisville.edu/diversity/ .

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin on April 23 and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants must apply online at http://www.louisville.edu/jobs , reference job ID R104265, and submit the following:

Cover letter, Curriculum vitae, A teaching statement (less than 2 pages), A research statement (less than 2 pages) and List of three references (including postal addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.