Job Description
The Frank Batten College of Engineering & Technology (BCET) at Old Dominion University (ODU) invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position in the Department of Engineering Technology, beginning Fall 2024. We seek candidates with a strong background and interest in the broad domain of engineering technologies with emphasis on advanced manufacturing systems and related emerging research priority areas that address challenges and leverage opportunities outlined in the ODU’s strategic plan “Forward-Focused: Where Innovation Meets Possibilities” and the BCET’s strategic plan “Focus on the Future”. Examples include research focused on the development of technologies and their applications in additive manufacturing (3D printing), smart manufacturing (IoT and automation), digital twins, industrial robotics, advanced materials, biomanufacturing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach and develop undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses in one or more of the following areas: computer numerical controls, machining, advanced manufacturing, Industry 4.0, industrial robotics, geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing, quality systems, and similar courses. In addition to this the candidate will be expected to advise senior design capstone projects in their area of expertise and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) among students, faculty, and staff.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum Qualifications - knowledge, skills, and abilities
The candidate must have the ability to teach core undergraduate courses and a demonstrated commitment to student success, recruitment, and retention.
Minimum Qualifications - Education or training
The candidate must have a minimum of M.S. or equivalent degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a closely related field by May 2024.
Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with:
A demonstrated record in industry and government partnerships;
Experience in applying cutting-edge engineering concepts, techniques, and tools to more than one of the high-priority research areas outlined above; and/or
A a successful record of teaching undergraduate courses in a discipline closely related to engineering technology.