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

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. 

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