University Lecturer in Engineering Ethics

Title:
University Lecturer in Engineering Ethics

Department:
Humanities & Social Sciences

Reports To:
Department Chair

Position Type:
Faculty

Position Summary:
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
at the New Jersey Institute of Technology invites applications for a University
Lecturer in engineering ethics. The department's courses in engineering ethics
are designed to ensure the success of all undergraduate students at a top-tier
polytechnic academic institution.

Essential Functions:
Under the supervision of the Department Chair
and the faculty coordinator of engineering ethics, the University Lecturer will
contribute to the department's commitment to providing students with a dynamic
and innovative educational experience. Specific teaching requirements will
entail four face-to-face sections of engineering ethics per semester and
associated advising support. Potential opportunities may also exist to teach
upper-division courses in an area of personal specialization. This is a
ten-month non-tenure track position.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
is an interdisciplinary community of researchers and educators that encourages
state-of-the art pedagogy consistent with the aims of a technology-intensive
university and applicants should evince how they will participate in the
pursuit of a mission of continuous educational innovation. Candidates must
abide by the university's core values, which include excellence, integrity,
civility, social responsibility, diversity, and communication.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate prior
experience teaching engineering ethics or related courses at the university
level and documented success through course evaluations, peer assessment, or
other means. The Department is also prepared to consider applicants with other
forms of relevant professional preparation. Candidates are expected to have
appreciation for the distinct instructional requirements of a public
polytechnic university that encompasses the full range of engineering
disciplines, as well as computer and data science, applied science, business
management, and architecture and design.

Candidates should have a Master's degree in philosophy, applied ethics,
science and technology studies, engineering management, safety science, or
closely related field. PhD preferred. Key criteria for
selection will include experience teaching at the university level and evidence
of success working with a diverse student population.

At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position

Bargaining Unit:
PSA

FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time

Special Instructions to
Applicants:
Application packages should include a letter
outlining background and expertise, a curriculum vita, a one-page diversity
statement, and the names and contact information of three references. Questions
can be directed to Dr. Maurie Cohen, Chair of the Department of Humanities and
Social Sciences, at mcohen@njit.edu. Please include "University Lecturer in
Engineering Ethics" in the subject line. As part of its 2025 Strategic Plan,
the New Jersey Institute of Technology is committed to enhancing the diversity
of the instructional staff. We strongly encourage women and underrepresented
minorities to apply for this opportunity. Review of applications will begin on
March 1 and continue until the position is filled.