Brown University, School of Engineering

Position ID:

Brown University-School of Engineering-LECTURERINMECHANICALENGINEERINGBROWNUNIV [#28318]

Position Title:

Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

Position Type:

Non tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Providence, Rhode Island 02912, United States of America

Subject Area:

Engineering

Appl Deadline:

none (posted 2024/09/05)

Position Description:

OVERVIEW Brown’s School of Engineering (SOE) is seeking applicants for a faculty position at the rank of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in the area of Mechanical Engineering. The position will be available from the spring semester of 2025. The candidate will be eligible for a contract extension, if successful with an initial three-year appointment, and involve teaching up to four undergraduate courses per year and advising undergraduate engineering concentrators. This position is part of the SOE's re-envisioning of the first-year engineering experience with a particular emphasis on providing an engaging yet rigorous grounding for the upper-level curricula. As such, a successful candidate will be a dynamic educator with a passion for crafting and delivering key components of the first-year curriculum. Additionally, a successful candidate will teach throughout the Mechanical Engineering undergraduate curriculum, based on their expertise and SOE needs, and contribute to academic and research advising of undergraduate Mechanical Engineering concentrators. A background in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and the ability to direct student projects with a MATLAB or Python coding element is essential. The SOE seeks candidates who will contribute to its overall intellectual culture. Lecturers are voting members of the Brown faculty, are included in faculty meetings, advise undergraduate research projects, and may conduct in graduate research in collaboration with SOE faculty. Lecturers with substantial research participation and supporting funds will be eligible for periodic course release. The SOE values teaching and educational innovation and thus, welcomes candidates interested in formal research of education pedagogy in the context of teaching engineers. The SOE is committed to diversity and inclusion, which is reflected in numerous activities both within and beyond the scope of our courses. Brown offers a vibrant community for both teaching and research, with over 80 tenured/tenure-track faculty members, Research Professors, Professors of the Practice, and Lecturers. The SOE has a strong undergraduate culture, anchored by a mature program of graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants, as well as a long history of top-caliber published undergraduate research. Research and graduate programs leverage disciplinary strengths in engineering as well as Brown’s broader interdisciplinary culture. SOE is a founding partner in multiple university-wide initiatives including Institute for Biology, Engineering and Medicine (IBEAM), Mechanics of Undersea Science and Engineering (MUSE), Initiative for Sustainable Energy (ISE) and the Center for Digital Health (CDH).

QUALIFICATIONS The position is expected to start January 1, 2025. In selecting candidates, we will consider quality of teaching, evidence of effective teaching, enthusiasm for first-year engineering education, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and compatibility with the area needs and interests of the SOE, as well as potential for effective participation in school or university activities. For all applicants, we will consider potential for impact beyond Brown (through teaching, advising, outreach, research, and other professional activities, as appropriate for the candidate). Applicants must have a Ph.D. by the start of the position, and a few years’ experience would be considered favorably. Applicants must submit a CV, a teaching statement, and a statement describing other significant professional activities beyond classroom instruction (e.g., research, training, and work experience). Candidates must also arrange for at least three letters of reference to be submitted through the application website. The School of Engineering believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to achieving our mission of advancing scientific knowledge and improving our world. We are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment that values and respects the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all members of our community. We recognize that diversity encompasses a wide range of characteristics and believe that a diverse and inclusive community fosters creativity, innovation, and excellence in education and research. Brown University, located in Providence, RI, is close to Narragansett Bay, an hour from Boston and about three hours from New York City. Providence has been rated among the most livable cities and is home to diverse intellectual, artistic, and business communities. Application Instructions To apply, please use Interfolio apply.interfolio.com/143287. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be addressed to: soefa@brown.edu . Application Process This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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