Tenure Track Professor of Engineering

Position: Tenure Track Professor of Engineering - Framingham State University
Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Environment, Society, and Sustainability Department is seeking highly qualified and motivated candidates for a Tenure-Track Faculty position in Engineering with experience in the areas of engineering and physics to begin 1 September 2026. The successful candidate will join our dynamic, collaborative, and vibrant community of teacher-scholars and contribute to teaching, scholarly, and service activities.

The candidate should possess the ability to develop and teach both introductory and advanced engineering and physics courses for students with diverse academic backgrounds, as well as an introductory physical science classes for pre-service education majors. The candidate must be able to incorporate the latest industry trends and best practices in the coursework and create an active and collaborative learning environment.

As supervisor of the Pre-Engineering program, the successful candidate will oversee advising and mentoring initiatives and explore developing standalone engineering programs aligned with the College of STEM's strengths. Currently, the department's two-year Pre-Engineering program has transfer articulation agreements with 4 academic institutions offering Bachelor of Science degrees in engineering.

As a tenure-track faculty member, in addition to course instruction, the candidate is expected to show professional development in their area of expertise; maintain ongoing, active, scholarship; mentor and advise undergraduate students; and provide service to the department and institution through a shared governance model. Service responsibilities include participation in curriculum development, course and program assessment, faculty/student research, and departmental and university governance.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* A Ph.D. in a field of Engineering or Physics. (ABDs will also be considered. Degree must be completed by August 31, 2026.)

* A strong and demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education with the ability to foster a collaborative atmosphere among students and faculty

* Ability to connect with and support first-generation students and students from groups historically underrepresented in STEM.

* Experience with or a demonstrated willingness to participate in teaching, mentoring, research, or service activities that promote the growth of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive academic environment.

* Experience with AutoCAD and/or SOLIDWORKS or similar CAD tools

* Knowledge of MATLAB, PYTHON or other programming language

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position in the Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA) bargaining unit at a faculty rank commensurate with experience and credentials. Salary commensurate with experience in accordance with Appendix O of the MSCA contract. A reasonable starting salary range to expect for a new faculty member appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor is $85,.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability status, Veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Candidates must apply online by submitting:

* Cover Letter addressing teaching philosophy and any areas of specialization/expertise,

* CV/Resume,

* Equity and Inclusion Statement*, and

* Names and contact information for three professional references (references are not automatically contacted at the time of application).

* The Equity and Inclusion Statement is an opportunity for candidates to discuss scholarship, professional skills, experience, and/or willingness to engage in activities…