Tenured Engineering Education Research in Material Science and Engineering, Cornell NY

 The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York invites applications for a tenured engineering education research faculty position (associate or full professor) in materials science and engineering (MSE).

Candidates must have a doctoral degree in materials science and engineering, or a closely related field, or STEM education. Candidates must

- have an exceptional track record of engineering education research;
- lead a program of externally funded, internationally recognized research in engineering education;
- have demonstrated ability to teach courses in the core materials science curriculum;
- demonstrated commitment to mentorship and advising of undergraduate and graduate students.

In 1868, Ezra Cornell wrote, “I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study.” To continue to meet our educational, research, and service goals, and to meet our commitment to our founding principle, we are seeking faculty members who share our historical commitment to pursuing knowledge for “…any person …in any study.” Senior candidates with exceptional accomplishments in engineering or science education research, teaching, and graduate student mentorship are encouraged to apply. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Cornell has a growing community of scholars engaged in Engineering Education Research (EER) and Discipline-Based Education Research (DBER) across the sciences and engineering. The recently established Duffield Engineering Education Research Institute provides a community for and an institutional investment in research, collaboration, and action. The Institute focuses on how engineers learn, how innovation can shape educational systems, and how evidence can be used to improve teaching, learning, and the professional formation of engineers.

How to apply and what to submit:
The anticipated starting date is July 1, 2027 or as negotiated. Qualified applicants should submit 1) a cover letter briefly summarizing background, qualifications, and interest in the position; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) a research statement outlining experience, interests, and goals; 4) a teaching statement outlining experience, interests, and goals; 5) a service and leadership statement summarizing experience, interests, and goals; 6) copies of three relevant publications; and 7) names and contact information for three references.

Materials should be submitted online to: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32869

Applications received by December 1, 2026 will be given full consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Inquiries may be directed to: Eve Donnelly, Search Committee Chair, mse-search@cornell.edu

FT Assistant Professor of Instruction, Northwestern, IL

Northwestern University’s Department of Physics & Astronomy invites applications for a full-time, benefits eligible, multi-year, non-tenure eligible faculty appointment as Assistant Professor of Instruction, beginning September 1, 2027. 

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching and have experience working with diverse student populations.  A standard teaching assignment is six onequarter courses per academic year with possible reductions for administrative and other duties. 

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field, which must be conferred before September 1, 2027. 

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching portfolio (including a teaching statement, course syllabi, and student evaluations), and three letters of recommendation which must address teaching. 

Applications should be submitted online at: https://physics.northwestern.edu. 

Letters of recommendation can be submitted online or sent directly to the attention of Margaret Mersch, Director of Operations, at mmersch@northwestern.edu. General questions may be addressed to Margaret Mersch at the same address. 

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2026. 

Salary 

The expected base pay range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation. Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs. 

Benefits 

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

 Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process. 

FT Teaching Assistant Professor, Urbana-Champaign IL

 https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/18060?c=illinois

The Department of Physics in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time Teaching Assistant Professor position.  This is a non-tenure-track, benefits-eligible appointment with primary responsibilities in teaching.  Candidates who can contribute to the development of upper-level undergraduate project-based courses, including courses involving instrumentation will be strongly considered. Candidates with strengths in teaching introductory courses and contributing to other areas of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum are also encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates must be able to teach effectively in these and other areas while contributing to the excellence of our programs through leadership in curriculum and educational initiatives. Candidates are expected to maintain a sustained record of high‑quality instruction, engage in scholarly and evidence‑based teaching practices, and provide service to the department, the university, and the broader educational community.

The Department of Physics consistently ranks among Top 10 programs across the country and hosts one of the largest graduate and undergraduate student populations.  We offer two undergraduate degree programs (Physics and CS+ Physics) and a professional Masters of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree, in addition to the Ph.D program. Growing enrollments have highlighted the need for in-classroom laboratory experiences to help students prepare for research in graduate programs, national labs, and industry.

A doctoral degree in Physics or a related field is required by the expected fall 2027 start date; however starting date is negotiable. The budgeted salary range for the Teaching Assistant Professor position is $85,000 to 95,000, for a 9-month service basis paid over 12 months.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.  Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 2026. Applications may be reviewed as they are received. Those submitted after the stated deadline may still be considered until the position is filled. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. This position is eligible for work authorization sponsorship.

To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu. The application package should include the following materials uploaded as a single PDF file in the “Resume/CV” section: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) research statement, 4) teaching statement, 5) service statement, and 6) names and contact information for three professional references (no letters required at this time). The research, teaching, and service statements offer a chance to share your motivation, approach, experience, leadership, impact, and vision in each area, including how you would support the university’s land-grant mission (https://boldly.illinois.edu/), through campus, community, or professional engagement. For further information regarding application procedures, please address questions to Stephanie Swearingen and sswearin@illinois.edu.

Faculty and students at Illinois benefit from access to world-class experimental and computational facilities across campus, including: the Coordinated Science Laboratory, Materials Research Laboratory, Holonyak Micro & Nanotechnology Lab, the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications. Several programs support high-quality and innovative teaching practices at U of I, including: the Grainger College of Engineering’s Academy for Excellence in Engineering Education (AE3) and the Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning.

We have an active and successful Dual Career Academic Couples Program and a strong commitment to work-life balance and family-friendly programs for faculty and staff (https://provost.illinois.edu/faculty-affairs/work-life-balance/).

[Rumor] Potential Lecturer Position with PER Opportunities at Montana State University

The Department of Physics at Montana State University in Bozeman anticipates a potential opportunity for a lecturer interested in physics education research. The expected teaching load would be two courses per semester.

In conjunction with this appointment, Dr. Jayson Nissen anticipates being able to provide paid research opportunities in physics education research, approximately 15 hours per week during the academic year and full-time during the summer. The research arrangement is still being developed and would be subject to approval and available funding.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to the department’s lecturer applicant pool:https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/50035.

For questions about the anticipated teaching responsibilities or research opportunities, please contact Jayson Nissen at jayson.nissen@montana.edu. Contacting Jayson is optional; applications should be submitted through the pool.