Institutional Diversity and Social Justice
Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply and also those who can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research and mentorship. Fitchburg State is committed to social justice, by actively promoting student success of traditionally underrepresented and first-generation students.
General Statement of Duties:
The Department of Engineering Technology at Fitchburg State University is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a focus in architectural design for human occupancy, engineering building science, the sustainable design of the built environment, and construction management. The successful candidate will be committed to student success through excellent teaching, research, mentoring, and program support. In addition, the candidate will have demonstrated the ability to work effectively with a diverse student body. Participation in curriculum development and program evaluation; academic advising; student recruitment; engagement in scholarly activities and other department initiatives is expected.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teaching workload (24 semester hours of credit of instruction per school year), and preparation for classroom instruction
- Provide student assistance including academic advising
- Participate in curriculum review and development, program reviews, and student outcomes assessment
- Attend university functions, including commencement; convocation; and faculty, committee and departmental meetings
- Participate on university committees as assigned
- Participate in scheduled orientation and registration programs
- Mentor student organizations, clubs, and competition teams
- Participate in recruitment events
- Participate in the ABET accreditation process
- Continuing scholarship and professional activities, which may include contribution to the content of the discipline, participation in or contribution to professional organizations and societies, public service and contributions to the professional growth and development of the university community
- Opportunities to teach summer, winter term, online and undergraduate and graduate evening courses
- Other duties as assigned