Adjunct Faculty, Department of Mechanical Engineering

About the role

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Rowan University invites applications for multiple Adjunct Faculty positions. Successful candidates must demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level. An MS degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field is required for appointment (PhD is preferred).

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in various areas of mechanical engineering, including Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials, Machine Design, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Dynamic Systems & Control, and Mechatronics.

Requirements

Candidates are sought to teach courses in various areas of mechanical engineering, including Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials, Machine Design, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Dynamic Systems & Control, and Mechatronics.

Qualifications

• An MS degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field is required for appointment (PhD is preferred).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are expected.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

A minimum of $2,225 per credit for all courses taught, with a maximum teaching load of 8 credits per semester and 12 credits in an academic year.

Schedule

Courses will be assigned to instructors by College & Department on an as-needed basis.

Contact Information

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Any questions about this search can be directed to Dr. Wei Xue, Professor & Department Head of Mechanical Engineering (xuew@rowan.edu).

Additional Information

The Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering was founded in 1995 and quickly gained national recognition for its innovative multidisciplinary, project-based approach to engineering education, establishing itself as a national leader in engineering education. In 2013, the State of New Jersey designated Rowan University a comprehensive research university, and in 2017 our university was recognized as a Carnegie-classified research institution. During that period, Rowan Engineering doubled both its full-time faculty and student population, as well as started its engineering PhD programs. In 2017, we opened the doors of Engineering Hall and, in 2023, completed a full renovation of our original home, Rowan Hall. These projects tripled our available space and provided the College with state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities. The College currently enrolls over 1,800 undergraduate and graduate students in six departments and is home to five research centers. Further information about the College is available at https://engineering.rowan.edu. The Department of Mechanical Engineering is home to roughly 350 undergraduates, 75 MS/PhD students, 15 faculty members, and 4 staff members. The ME undergraduate program has consistently received high recognition from employers and academic peers with its multidisciplinary “Engineering Clinics” as a hallmark. We seek to further strengthen our graduate research and teaching, while maintaining the excellence of the undergraduate program, through multiple faculty hiring. Some major research strengths of the department include advanced manufacturing, materials science & engineering, soft robotics, and thermal-fluid sciences. Many of our faculty are core team members of the Digital Engineering Hub (DEHub) and the Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Institute (AMMI) at Rowan University. Newly-hired faculty members will complement and expand research expertise in the department and build strong connections with government/industry in the region and beyond.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University will not sponsor a visa for this position. In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, and in accordance with the current MOA, Rowan University adjuncts are provided with a minimum of $2,225 per credit for all courses taught, with a maximum teaching load of 8 credits per semester and 12 credits in an academic year.