Visiting Assistant Professor Position in Engineering Physics

Job Title Visiting Assistant Professor Position in Engineering Physics Rank Assistant Professor Tenure Information Non-Tenure Track Summary

The Department of Physics & Engineering at John Carroll University (JCU) invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Engineering starting in the Fall of 2026, in the area of engineering.

Review of applications will begin on February 6, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

JCU cannot provide visa sponsorship for this position.

The Department offers multi-track Engineering Physics and Physics bachelor's degree programs, and is home to a growing undergraduate population. JCU is currently under review for ABET accreditation for its Engineering Physics program. Faculty research areas include applied mechanics, materials for green energy, and atomic & molecular physics.

John Carroll University is committed to teaching excellence and fostering a supportive and engaging intellectual environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Visiting Assistant Professors teach a 4-4 course load contributing to our engineering curriculum. Visiting Assistant Professors also engage in service work, primarily in the department, such as advising, attending meetings and events, and engaging with students. Faculty scholarship is not required but will be supported if the candidate wishes to mentor undergraduate research students. Teaching responsibilities will involve foundational and advanced engineering courses.

In addition, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to mentor senior capstone projects. Questions about the department or position can be directed to Dr. Naveed Piracha at npiracha, and additional information can be obtained at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Required Qualifications

* A PhD at the time of hire in an engineering field (all specialties will be considered).

* The successful candidate will have a commitment to undergraduate education in a liberal arts environment.

* An ability to teach a range of engineering course topics.

Preferred Qualifications

* An ability to contribute to design-focused courses such as Senior Design Capstone Projects.

* Prior teaching experience and/or prior industry experience.

* An ability to forge connections to industry partners for student projects and internships.

* Knowledge of ABET accreditation standards and processes.

Normal Work Location, Hours and Conditions About John Carroll University

John Carroll University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit Catholic university, founded in 1886, dedicated to developing people with the knowledge and character to lead and to serve. The University is located in University Heights, Ohio, an attractive residential suburb 10 miles east of downtown Cleveland. Academically, the University consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and the Boler College of Business, which include graduate programs.

The University offers more than 70 Academic Programs in the arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and business at the undergraduate level, and in select areas at the master's level.

The University enrolls approximately 2,300 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. John Carroll University is one of 27 Jesuit universities in the United States and has been listed in U.S. News & World Report magazine's top 10 rankings of Midwest regional universities for more than 30 consecutive years.