James Madison University - Post Doctoral Position
American Society for Engineering Education, Madison, WI, United States
James Madison University - Post Doctoral Position
Teaching Post Doctoral Associate (Two Positions) - Department of Engineering
James Madison University
The Department of Engineering at James Madison University (JMU) invites applications for two teaching post‑doctoral associates. This opportunity combines instructional experience, mentorship, and professional development to enable candidates to develop their pedagogical skills and a robust scholarship program in an undergraduate engineering context. Post‑doctoral associates will teach within the Engineering curriculum while receiving individual mentorship from JMU faculty and will be provided opportunities to develop their own professional portfolio.
This is a fixed‑term appointment at the rank of instructor. The appointment is for two 10‑month periods, the first 10‑month period will start August 10th, 2026, and the second 10‑month period will start in August 2027. In the first period, associates will teach within the engineering fundamentals and design courses (ENGR 112, 231, and 232) and will work with an instructional team to enhance their instructional approaches and methods. In the second 10‑month period, associates will have the opportunity to expand their experiences through opportunities such as teaching upper‑level courses, developing special topics courses, supervising undergraduate research or mentoring capstone projects. The specifics will be tailored to the individual and needs of the department, in consultation with the Academic Unit Head and their mentors.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach engineering courses in collaboration with a teaching team
Develop and revise course materials, instructional experiences, and pedagogies
Engage with undergraduate students in curricular and/or co‑curricular activities
Work with a mentorship team to enhance their own professional development
Associates will have access to the same professional development funds available to instructional faculty within the department and college.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in engineering (or closely related) field completed by August 10, 2026.
Experience with, or potential to, teach in an undergraduate engineering setting.
Ability to express clear connections between the duties of this position, their individual background, and how this position will further their professional goals.
Potential to teach within the engineering fundamentals and design courses and description of other existing courses in which they might be able to teach.
Review of applications begins 3/29/2026.
Pay is commensurate with experience.
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
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James Madison University
The Department of Engineering at James Madison University (JMU) invites applications for two teaching post‑doctoral associates. This opportunity combines instructional experience, mentorship, and professional development to enable candidates to develop their pedagogical skills and a robust scholarship program in an undergraduate engineering context. Post‑doctoral associates will teach within the Engineering curriculum while receiving individual mentorship from JMU faculty and will be provided opportunities to develop their own professional portfolio.
This is a fixed‑term appointment at the rank of instructor. The appointment is for two 10‑month periods, the first 10‑month period will start August 10th, 2026, and the second 10‑month period will start in August 2027. In the first period, associates will teach within the engineering fundamentals and design courses (ENGR 112, 231, and 232) and will work with an instructional team to enhance their instructional approaches and methods. In the second 10‑month period, associates will have the opportunity to expand their experiences through opportunities such as teaching upper‑level courses, developing special topics courses, supervising undergraduate research or mentoring capstone projects. The specifics will be tailored to the individual and needs of the department, in consultation with the Academic Unit Head and their mentors.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach engineering courses in collaboration with a teaching team
Develop and revise course materials, instructional experiences, and pedagogies
Engage with undergraduate students in curricular and/or co‑curricular activities
Work with a mentorship team to enhance their own professional development
Associates will have access to the same professional development funds available to instructional faculty within the department and college.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in engineering (or closely related) field completed by August 10, 2026.
Experience with, or potential to, teach in an undergraduate engineering setting.
Ability to express clear connections between the duties of this position, their individual background, and how this position will further their professional goals.
Potential to teach within the engineering fundamentals and design courses and description of other existing courses in which they might be able to teach.
Review of applications begins 3/29/2026.
Pay is commensurate with experience.
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
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