CareersAssistant Professor of Instruction in Materials Science and Engineering (Non-Tenure)
Position
Assistant Professor of Instruction (Non-Tenure)
Statement of Duties
The successful candidate will teach and develop undergraduate and graduate classes. Responsibilities could also include mentoring and advising students, developing approaches to improve student learning and persistence, and performing other administrative duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications and Other Credentials
- A PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field by the time of appointment
Rank/Title
Assistant Professor of Instruction
Information on Position
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University seeks an outstanding individual to serve as a member of our teaching track (non-tenure track) faculty as Assistant Professor of Instruction. The successful candidate will teach and develop undergraduate and graduate classes. Responsibilities could also include mentoring and advising students, developing approaches to improve student learning and persistence, and performing other administrative duties as required. Applicants must have completed a PhD in Materials Science or Engineering or a related field, must have demonstrated excellence in teaching lecture and/or laboratory courses, and have an interest in advancing and publishing educational innovations. This position is a full-time, benefits eligible, 9-month continuing faculty position with an initial appointment of three years. The position has a well-defined promotion track.
Proposed Start Date
September 1, 2023
Closing Date for Applications
December 1, 2022 – Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting October 15, 2022
Contact Info (including where applicant should send package)
Please submit applications online here.
For more information about the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, visit our website.
Address all inquiries to Professor Kathleen Stair, Chair of the Search Committee or MJ Ray, Coordinator of the Search Committee at msefacsearch@northwestern.edu.
Application Materials
Applicants must apply online and upload the following application materials:
- A Cover Letter (1-page limit) that summarizes the applicant’s (i) teaching accomplishments, (ii) vision for their future teaching program and its connection to activities ongoing at Northwestern, and (iii) approach to contributing to a diverse and inclusive learning environment
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy and Mentoring Statement (2-page limit)
- A one-page contribution to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement outlining how the candidate currently promotes diversity, equity and an inclusive environment through their research, teaching, and service in their current position and how they would continue this work at Northwestern to fulfill the department’s DEI mission described at https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/materials-science/diversity
- 3 Letters of Recommendation (Recommendation letters will be automatically solicited from the letter writers by email after their names are entered in the online application system. Letters are required by the time of application review.)
Application materials (cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, diversity statement, and three letters of recommendation) should be submitted to the application link found at https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/materials-science/careers.
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