Northwestern University -- McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

INSTITUTION:  Northwestern University
DEPARTMENT:  McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
POSITION:  four clinical faculty members as freshman advisers
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NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY 

McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

The McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science plans to hire up to four clinical faculty members to serve as freshman advisers to undergraduate engineering students starting in September 2013 or earlier. Advisers will play a central role in helping McCormick freshmen select their majors and design their academic study plans, as well as coordinate with other advisers, e.g., a faculty adviser from the student’s major department and a career adviser, who will join the team as the student progresses towards his/her degree. In addition to the main advising duties, the advisers will be expected to teach a total of three courses, typically two courses in Design Thinking and Communications (DTC) for freshmen and a service course in an engineering department.

Qualifications: Preferably a doctorate but at least a master’s degree in engineering with a minimum of 3-5 years of academic or industry experience. A desire to work with undergraduate students is a must. Research interest in engineering education will be a plus.

Terms of Appointment: The appointment will be a 12-month full-time non-tenure track for a term of five years, subject to annual performance reviews, and will be renewable at the end of the term. The rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure: Applications must be submitted electronically at www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/advising/.  Applicants will need to upload a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement about their advising and mentoring philosophy, and the names and e-mail addresses of three references. To receive full consideration, all materials should be received by May 31, 2013.

About McCormick School: Founded in 1909, the Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science at Northwestern University thrives at the intersection of global problems and the knowledge needed to solve them. Located on Northwestern’s Evanston, Illinois, campus, McCormick maintains a unique balance between undergraduate and graduate education. In addition to its strong grounding in science and engineering, McCormick also supports leadership, entrepreneurship, design and innovation through its research and curriculum.

Northwestern University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

It is the policy of Northwestern University not to discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status or other protected group status.