Visiting Assistant Professor of Engineering
- Employer
- Washington and Lee University
- Location
- Lexington, Virginia
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- Faculty Jobs
- Engineering & Mathematics
- Position Type
- Adjunct
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Washington and Lee University seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Engineering beginning fall 2019. This position is a three-year, full-time position, authorized due to sustained enrollment demand. The person we hire will teach six courses in the 2019-20 academic year and will contribute to discussions on expanding the curriculum to include coursework at the intersection of engineering design and society.
Qualifications
Applicants should have demonstrated interest in teaching and mentoring undergraduates and ability to teach courses across an engineering curriculum, including engineering mechanics, circuits, and topical courses at the upper level. Teaching or experience in the field of engineering design is desirable. Ph.D. in a field of engineering is required. Strong candidates nearing completion of the Ph. D. may also be considered for appointment at the rank of visiting instructor.
Washington and Lee is a highly selective university of approximately 1800 undergraduates and 400 law students located in the Shenandoah Valley, three hours SW of Washington, DC.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit an application letter, CV, brief statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we are interested in candidates who are committed to high standards of scholarship, performance and professionalism and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity in our faculty, staff and student body. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Statement of Commitment to Diversity
Washington and Lee affirms that diverse perspectives and backgrounds enhance our community. We are committed to the recruitment, enrichment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff who embody many experiences, cultures, points of view, interests, and identities. As engaged citizens in a global and diverse society, we seek to advance a positive learning and working environment for all through open and substantive dialogue.
Organization
About W&L
Washington and Lee University is a nationally ranked, private liberal arts institution located in
Lexington, Virginia. W&L integrates the rigorous inquiry and critical thinking of a liberal arts
curriculum with nationally accredited undergraduate programs in business and journalism, and
a graduate School of Law. Our academic units are strengthened by meaningful collaborations,
all in the service of the university’s mission.
With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 1,860, our small size enables students to
find mentors and develop personal relationships across campus. W&L is committed to
institutional citizenship. We regard liberal arts education as an important public good, of value
not only to our students and alumni, but also to the larger communities in which we live.
Our Mission
W&L provides a liberal arts education that develops students’ capacity to think freely, critically,
and humanely and to conduct themselves with honor, integrity, and civility. Graduates will be
prepared for lifelong learning, personal achievement, responsible leadership, service to others,
and engaged citizenship in a global and diverse society.
Our Community
W&L is the ninth-oldest institution of higher education in the U.S. and is located in the scenic
Shenandoah Valley. We are a modern university located on a beautiful and historically
significant campus.
Our most valuable asset is the quality of our vibrant and welcoming community. Our faculty are
devoted teachers and scholars who uphold the highest academic standards and take a personal
interest in the lives of their students. Our staff takes pride in knowing that each individual
makes important contributions to the success of the university. Our alumni are extraordinarily
loyal and generous to their alma mater.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion affirms that diverse perspectives and
backgrounds enhance our community. The university is committed to the recruitment,
enrichment, and retention of faculty and staff who embody many experiences, cultures, points
of view, interests, and identities.
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