Engineering Communications Lecturer

Category:: Faculty

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Department:: Engineering Design Division

Locations:: Binghamton, NY

Posted:: Jun 16, 2025

Closes:: Open Until Filled

Type:: Full-time

Ref. No.:: 707

Position ID:: 189245

About Binghamton University:

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Job Description:

About the Engineering Design Division:

The Engineering Design Division (EDD) runs the 1st-year engineering program in the Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science. The program has over 300 1st-year students, who take four engineering courses taught by EDD faculty: Introduction to Engineering Design and Engineering Communications I in the fall semester; and Introduction to Engineering Analysis and Engineering Communications II in the spring semester. Each semester, the two courses each count as 50% of the first-year program and the students receive the same grade for both courses. The Engineering Communication courses are project-based where students work on two engineering projects in the fall and a single, semester-long project in the spring. All projects are done in small groups. Students write reports and give presentations about their projects. Engineering communications, teamwork and project management are a central focus of the projects. Instruction in technical writing, oral presentations, and research methods is provided. The Communication courses meet for two hours, once each week. Technical instruction to aid with the projects and help students decide on an engineering major is provided in the Introduction to Engineering Design and Analysis courses. These courses have one or two hours of lecture each week and a two-hour laboratory. More details about EDD can be found at: .

EDD is committed to diversity, inclusion and a working environment that enhances productivity, creates personal and professional opportunities, and unleashes everyone's full potential. We hold the organization and each other to the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and ethical behavior.

The Engineering Communications Lecturer is under the general supervision of the EDD Communications Coordinator and Director of the Engineering Design Division. The Engineering Design Division is a component of the Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science.

Job Description:

The Engineering Communications Lecturer is focused on teaching our 1st-year engineering students the necessary oral and written communication skills to be successful in their engineering major and career. The Lecturer works with the Engineering Communications Coordinator and other instructors in the Engineering Communications I & II courses and with the Introduction to Engineering Design and Analysis course instructors to provide our 1st-year engineering students a well-rounded introduction to engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Lecturer will learn the material that comprises the first-year engineering program by reviewing the posted content and through weekly training sessions led by the Engineering Communications Coordinator. The Lecturer teaches eleven (11) sections of the engineering communication courses over the fall and spring semesters with no more than six (6) in any one semester. In addition to teaching, the Lecturer also:

supervises undergraduate course assistants,

holds office hours,

grades assignments,

advises students,

attends weekly training sessions and meetings,

assists with other Watson College and/or University service activities, and

may advise Watson College student organizations.

This is a ten-month, non-tenure track, full-time, lecturer position, renewable on a 3-year cycle.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

A doctoral degree in engineering or education.

Experience teaching technical communications

Experience teaching teamwork.

Experience working in a team environment.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience advising and mentoring students.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Additional Information:

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: .

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Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus effective August 1, 2017.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Please submit:

1. Resume or CV,

2. Cover letter, and

3. Contact information for two professional references

4. A statement of teaching philosophy

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications received before June 30th, 2025, will receive full consideration.

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