Assistant Teaching Professor in Environmental Engineering
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Job Location:
Lowell, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 65000 - 105000
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
General Summary of Position:
The successful candidate will join the department and college faculty responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses engaging in curriculum development contributing to professional activities and participating in relevant departmental and university service including outreach. Teaching faculty play a crucial role in promoting the departments educational mission engaging students in experiential learning and fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community.
The CEE department is growing and its Environmental Engineering program is rapidly expanding. The department offers two ABET-accredited bachelors degree programs (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering) along with M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Civil and Environmental Engineering. The department currently has 14 full-time faculty members one visiting professor and two full-time staff members serving approximately 400 undergraduate and graduate students.
UMass Lowell is a nationally recognized public research university that is experiencing rapid growth. The WSJ ranks UMass Lowell as Massachusetts top public university and the best in the state for both Best Value and social mobility. We are a Carnegie R1 research university and our students benefit from the UML Guaranteeevery first-time first-year student can participate in at least one paid credit-bearing or career-connected experience. Our inclusive campus has received the HEED Award six times and UMass Lowell is the Commonwealths only AASHE STARS Platinum institutionone of only a few worldwide. Along with strong graduate outcomes 95% of graduates find their next step within months. These awards reflect a culture that combines research excellence with a focus on student success.
Within the Francis College of Engineering faculty are part of an ABET-accredited industry-engaged community that includes biomedical chemical civil environmental electrical plastics mechanical and computer engineering. Our college has over 3000 undergraduate and graduate students with 20 percent identifying as female and 25 percent as underrepresented minorities in engineering. Collaboration is central to our research environment: the NERVE Center advances robotics and humanrobot interaction; the Fabric Discovery Center connects advanced textiles to health and defense; the RaytheonUMass Lowell Research Institute (RURI) and Printed Electronics Research Collaborative (PERC) drive the development of next-generation electronics; and our campus-wide Core Research Facilities offer open access to more than 100 instruments and expert staff. Hands-on spaces such as the Lin MakerSpace and entrepreneurship programs like DifferenceMaker foster discovery and real-world impact. At the core we are a university committed to student success and development.
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
A Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering or closely related discipline by the start of employment.
Undergraduate and masters degrees in Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering or related fields.
The ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students and faculty.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Record of successful teaching experience at the college level.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer having either successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam or having a relevant certification in the field of Environmental Engineering.
- Relevant Industrial Experience.
- Demonstrated competencies in advising undergraduate students participating in outreach activities and contributing to ongoing efforts to enhance the departments educational mission.
- Evidence of a strong commitment to internal and external service.
This is a benefited Massachusetts Society of Professors/MTA/NEA union range of $65000 - $105000 based on Assistant Teaching Professor rank and qualifications.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.
Please include the following required documents with your application.
Curriculum vitae
Cover letter
Statement of teaching interests and philosophy
Inclusivity statement
Evidence of teaching effectiveness including teaching evaluations if available
Names and contact information for three professional references will be required at the time of application (please do not send recommendation letters).
Optional Documents:
- Statement of service activities and interests
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
UMass Lowell, a midsized public research university located north of Boston, offers full- and part-time students bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs online and on campus.
