Assistant Professor of Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MFET)

Old Dominion University, Engineering Technology

Deadline: January 15, 2025

https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/22052

The Department of Engineering Technology at Old Dominion University invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MFET) to begin in Fall 2025. This is an annual 10-month tenure-track appointment that will begin July 25, 2025.

The department is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, undergraduate students, and staff.

The primary responsibilities for this position are as follows:
Teach undergraduate courses in the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program on campus and in distance education through ODU Global.
Seek external funding opportunities to support scholarly activities.
Produce high-quality research for publication in top-ranked journals.
Contribute to systematic planning and development of the MFET program.
Participate in the professional and intellectual community through professional and University service.
Advise senior design capstone projects within their area of expertise.
Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) among students, faculty, and staff.

Opportunities for teaching graduate courses in the candidate’s area of expertise will also be available with other departments in the college.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications – Education or training:
By May 2025, the candidate must have a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field.

Minimum Qualifications – knowledge, skills, and abilities:
An articulated teaching philosophy that maps with the areas of departmental need listed in the minimum requirements above.
Publications in journal(s) and conference proceeding(s) in areas of relevance to the department.
Familiarity and capability to teach in online settings both synchronously and asynchronously.
A demonstrated commitment to service and contributions to relevant academic and professional groups.

Preferred Qualifications:
An articulated teaching philosophy that maps with the areas of departmental need listed in the minimum requirements above.
Publications in journal(s) and conference proceeding(s) in areas of relevance to the department.
Familiarity and capability to teach in online settings both synchronously and asynchronously.
A demonstrated commitment to service and contributions to relevant academic and professional groups.

Location: Norfolk, VA
Telework Friendly: No