Assistant Professor of Engineering

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Bridgewater College - Bridgewater, VA

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENGINEERING

The Department of Engineering and Physics at Bridgewater College invites applications from candidates with expertise in electronics, control systems and mechatronics, for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Engineering position. We seek candidates who are engaged teacher-scholars and have a strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and advising undergraduates in an engineering program at a liberal arts college. The position will involve teaching courses at all levels of an undergraduate engineering curriculum in our newly introduced Engineering major that currently includes concentrations in mechanical engineering and mechatronics. Now beginning the third year phasing in our Engineering major, we are especially interested in adding an enthusiastic program builder to join our team and assist in developing the electrical systems curricular component.

QUALIFICATIONS: A PhD in electrical engineering, mechatronics, mechanical engineering or closely related field with expertise with sensors and control systems. Exceptional ABD or MS candidates with teaching or industry experience will also be considered for this position at ranks appropriate to experience.

Pay is competitive, and salary is commensurate with experience. This full-time position offers a full benefits package, including paid tuition at the College for eligible dependents.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville, Washington D.C., and Richmond, Bridgewater is home to approximately 1,400 full-time students from 26 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study across 60 majors and minors, in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 23 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater College, visit: bridgewater.edu

APPLY: Please complete the online application, attaching a cover letter, cv, unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and a list of three references willing to submit letters on your behalf.

DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately. Candidates submitting applications by June 23, 2025 will receive full consideration.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Dr. Phil Spickler, Dean, School of Natural Sciences, .

COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Bridgewater College, an equal opportunity provider and employer, is a welcoming and vibrant workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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