Adjunct Faculty - Applied Engineering (Fall 2024 - Spring 2025)

Jacksonville State University

Adjunct Faculty Position, Applied Engineering

The Applied Engineering Department within Jacksonville State University's College of Business and Industry is seeking an adjunct faculty member to instruct in-person courses in computer-aided design (2D) and advanced computer-aided design (3D).

Department Information

A department within the College of Business and Industry, the Department of Applied Engineering offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Applied Electronics Engineering, Applied Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Leadership, and Occupational Safety and Health Management.

In addition, the Department of Applied Engineering offers a Master of Science degree in Manufacturing Systems Technology.

Our students are learning to apply engineering principles to make the world a better place. If you are interested in helping solve the manufacturing challenges of the 21st century such as workplace safety, industrial automation, control systems, and effective industrial leadership, then the Department of Applied Engineering is the place for you.

At JSU, we prioritize the excellence of our applied engineering programs and we achieve this through small classes taught by faculty, high faculty-student interaction, and an emphasis on the industrial application of engineering theory.

About JSU

Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State University is a learning-centered university in Jacksonville, Alabama, whose mission is to provide distinctive educational, cultural and social experiences for a diverse student population.

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, approximately midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, JSU is home to more than 9,600 students representing 63 countries.

As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals.

As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths.

For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to JSU Strategic Plan.

Academically JSU offers 101 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education.

• More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features seven colleges on its 459-acre campus - Arts and Humanities;
• Business and Industry; Education & Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences;

Science & Mathematics and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.

Required Qualifications

A master’s degree appropriate for the discipline or training and experience in the field to be qualified to teach specific courses.

A terminal degree may be required for teaching graduate or doctoral courses. Terminal degree refers to the highest degree awarded in a discipline.

The doctorate is the terminal degree for most disciplines represented at JSU.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree in appropriate discipline.

Required Application Documents

• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts required upon hire)

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