Engineering, Lecturer, Non-Tenure Track, Temporary (One-Year)_

Chicago

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Candidates should submit to www.careers.luc.edu a current Curriculum Vitae, a teaching statement, and a letter of interest, which includes a description of their experiences in teaching and mentorship that have contributed or relate to issues of student inclusion and diversity. They also should provide the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to speak to their professional qualifications for this position, especially in terms of undergraduate teaching and mentorship.

Candidates should forward additional materials related to teaching excellence to:

Gail Baura, Ph.D., Chair

Department of Engineering

Loyola University Chicago

1032 W. Sheridan Road

Chicago, Illinois 60660

Review of applications will begin July 8, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity - including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment - is critical to achieving the University's mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual's record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees.

As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title Engineering, Lecturer, Non-Tenure Track, Temporary (One-Year)

Position Title Engineering, Lecturer, Non-Tenure Track, Temporary (One-Year)

Position Number

Job Category University Faculty

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Location Code ENGINEERING

Department Name ENGINEERING

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Duties and Responsibilities

Loyola University Chicago ( LUC ), College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Engineering invites applications for a Temporary, One-Year Instructor Appointment (non-renewable) for academic year 2024-2025. Engineering at Loyola is relatively new, having graduated its inaugural undergraduate class in 2019, and achieved ABET accreditation in 2020. It is consistently ranked in the Top 60 in the annual U.S. News and World Report Best Undergraduate Programs (No Doctorate) list, and in the Top 10 in the annual American Society for Engineering Education Percentage of Bachelors Degrees Awarded to Women list. The department serves 150 majors and has 3 specializations in the areas of Biomedical, Computer, and Environmental Engineering. For more information about the Department of Engineering, please visit its website at LUC .edu/engineering.

This search is part of a University-wide, multiyear hiring initiative designed to hire outstanding researchers and teachers who are reflective of our diverse student body and committed to interdisciplinarity (i.e., working with colleagues across different subfields and disciplines). Of special interest are candidates who can further the University’s efforts to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Teaching responsibilities shall include a 4-4 teaching load, including environmental engineering courses such as Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering and Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering Lab. The instructor will also teach core engineering courses such as Chemical and Thermal Processes (Thermodynamics), Materials Engineering, and Core Engineering Lab. All engineering courses are taught using the Department’s active learning teaching style.

Qualifications

The candidate will have a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering. Candidates for the position must clearly demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and have a record of (or clear potential for) student mentorship). The candidate should be willing to support the mission of LUC and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic Education. and in particular our efforts towards inclusive teaching practices and the support of under-represented groups.

Physical Demands None

Working Conditions None

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

The candidate will have a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering. Candidates for the position must clearly demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and have a record of (or clear potential for) student mentorship). The candidate should be willing to support the mission of LUC and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic Education. and in particular our efforts towards inclusive teaching practices and the support of under-represented groups.

Open Date 06/20/2024

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates should submit to www.careers.luc.edu a current Curriculum Vitae, a teaching statement, and a letter of interest, which includes a description of their experiences in teaching and mentorship that have contributed or relate to issues of student inclusion and diversity. They also should provide the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to speak to their professional qualifications for this position, especially in terms of undergraduate teaching and mentorship.

Candidates should forward additional materials related to teaching excellence to:

Gail Baura, Ph.D., Chair

Department of Engineering

Loyola University Chicago

1032 W. Sheridan Road

Chicago, Illinois 60660

Review of applications will begin July 8, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity – including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment – is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees.

As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion (uc.edu/diversityandinclusion/) . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits (z/c/sy7N6a?utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=transactional&utm\_campaign=CldBz-Share-Collection) centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.

Quick Link for Posting areers.luc.edu/postings/28424

Job Number 88TBD

Organizational Location PROVOST

Posting Details

Posting Detail

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 08/12/2024

Position End Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Teaching Statement

+ Other Document

Optional Documents

+ Research Statement

+ Writing Sample

+ Scholarly Publications

+ Teaching Evaluations

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ Multi Media

+ Resume

+ Inclusive Excellence Statement