Teaching Post Doctoral Associate (Two Positions) - Department of Engineering

About the role

The Department of Engineering at James Madison University (JMU) invites applications for two teaching post-doctoral associates. This opportunity combines instructional experience, mentorship, and professional development to enable candidates to develop their pedagogical skills and a robust scholarship program in an undergraduate engineering context.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach engineering courses in collaboration with a teaching team
• Develop and revise course materials, instructional experiences, and pedagogies
• Engage with undergraduate students in curricular and/or co-curricular activities
• Work with a mentorship team to enhance their own professional development

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in engineering (or closely related) field completed by August 10, 2026
• Experience with, or potential to, teach in an undergraduate engineering setting
• Clear connections between the duties of this position and professional goals
• Potential to teach within the engineering fundamentals and design courses and describe other existing courses in which they might be able to teach

Additional Posting Information

• JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area.
• Review Of Applications Will Begin March 29, 2026 And Continue Until The Position Is Filled.
• The Anticipated Start Date Is August 10, 2026.