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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here.

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Open Rank Teaching Professor, Electrical Engineering Technology - Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Apply now Job no: 501078
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Faculty - Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering

Full-Time Open Rank Teaching Professor Position in

Electrical & Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering Technology

Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering

Rowan University

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering at Rowan University invites applications for a non-tenure-track, full-time, open-rank Teaching Professor position for our new B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) program, with an appointment starting in Fall 2026. The new EET program complements our existing B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) program.

About This Position

The successful candidates for this position will:

  • Develop, teach, and assess innovative, project-based, and hands-on courses/labs in the ECE/EET curriculum
  • Develop, expand, and help manage lab spaces for delivering a modern ECE/EET curriculum 
  • Assist students and other faculty in the practical applications of programmable logical controllers, analog and digital circuits & electronics, instrumentation & measurement, embedded systems & IoT, PCB design, control systems, automation, industrial networks and communications, and/or other relevant ECE/EET areas.
  • Provide students with curricular and career advice as appropriate.
  • Assist students with prototyping, fabrication, and verification of their designs.
  • Assist the department, college, and the university with appropriate service responsibilities.

Ideal candidates are those who have experience in PCB design, assembly, fabrication, and/or testing, and can develop and teach project-based lab courses in at least two of the following three priority areas of greatest need.

  • programmable logical controllers, instrumentation & measurement,
  • control systems, automation, and industrial networks, 
  • power electronics, power and energy systems

The Department greatly values experiential and project-based learning, integrating emerging topics and technologies into the curriculum, and provides state-of-the-art equipment, instruments, rapid prototyping, fabrication and computational resources to support such activities. Our dedication to project-based learning is reflected in our curriculum, as most of our courses have lab/project components. As a result, we seek individuals who share this dedication, possess the skills and passion to develop and deliver innovative, design- and implementation-based projects, as well as other experiential learning activities, utilizing appropriate modern tools.

Relevant teaching and/or industry experience will be highly valued. Strong communication skills, the ability to work with multi-disciplinary students and faculty teams, and the ability to teach in a project-based, hands-on learning setting are essential.

Minimum requirements

Teaching Professors are expected to hold a terminal degree (or its professional equivalent). The teaching positions are 10-month, full-time, non-tenure track appointments. Successful candidates will teach 24 credits over two semesters, with an option to teach overload and summer classes for additional compensation. Teaching Professor positions are renewable based on performance reviews and programmatic needs.

How to Apply

For full consideration, applications should include:

  • Cover letter summarizing qualifications and statement of interest in the position
  • Current detailed CV
  • A statement of personal reflection that includes the candidate’s:
    • teaching and lab instruction interests and experiences (e.g., list of courses with the kind of experiential / project activities the applicant feels most qualified to teach); and
    • teaching philosophy that includes the candidate’s commitment to inclusive teaching and mentoring practices
  • Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for initial review)
  • Names and contact information for three to five references; confidential letters will be requested if an application is moved forward
  • Additional optional material demonstrating the candidate’s interest and experience in developing and teaching innovative content. Examples may include links to videos of teaching presentations, examples of innovative teaching pedagogies, student evaluations, awards, and other notable achievements.

Review of applications will commence on November 1 and continue until suitable candidates have been identified. Applicants will need to submit the above materials via our online application system at this link: https://go.rowan.edu/teach4RowanECE

Benefit Information

For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental, and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).”  For more detailed information, please visit:  https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/

Salary

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is: 

  • Assistant Teaching Professor: Ranges 21, 24

  • Associate Teaching Professor: Ranges 25, 27

  • Full Teaching Professor: Ranges 28, 30

with placement within the range determined by candidate's qualifications, professional experience, internal equity, and other factors. Appropriate start-up packages may be available. Please visit this link to view all respective ranges listed above: https://www.cnjscl.org/Library/CNJSCL_FT-PT_2023-2027_Salary_Charts-Approved.pdf 

 

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.  All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.  Questions regarding the position should be directed to Robi Polikar (polikar@rowan.edu).   

About Rowan University

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan is the fastest-growing public research institution in the Northeast and among the nation’s top 10, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here.

 

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Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Note on STEM-OPT Employment
Please note that STEM OPT employment is not permitted at Rowan University. To be eligible for a STEM OPT extension, the student's employer must be registered in E-Verify and must use the system to verify all new employees. While Rowan University is registered in the E-Verify system, the University does not use the system to verify all new employees, only those that are working on a Federal Contract. This means that Rowan does not permit individuals to work at the University using a STEM OPT Employment Authorization Document as proof of US Work Authorization.
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Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.