Assistant Professor - Engineering

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The Richard A. Henson School of Science and Technology at Salisbury University (SU) invites applications from a diverse group of qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Engineering in the Department of Physics. This is a 10-month, full-time tenure-track position that begins in August 2026.  A candidate with significant experience in teaching and research may be considered for an appointment as an Associate Professor or Professor, with a commensurate salary.

Instructional duties include teaching 12 contact hours per semester of undergraduate courses and laboratories in physics and/or engineering at the introductory and advanced levels, particularly Coastal Engineering courses.  Duties will also include engineering curriculum development and contributing to the general physics curricula.  Faculty members are expected to participate in campus service activities and maintain an active program of scholarship that includes mentoring students in research projects.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. or equivalent in coastal, civil, ocean, or environmental engineering must be completed before the date of hire. Candidates without coursework in coastal engineering must complete a graduate certificate in coastal engineering (with tuition paid by SU) within two years of hiring or as quickly as allowed by the granting institution, whichever is longer.  Candidates must have effective written and oral communication skills and demonstrate potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and research. A commitment to serving a diverse student body and promoting an equitable and inclusive learning environment in the classroom is also required. The following documents will be used to evaluate a candidate’s qualifications: a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the candidate’s plans for undergraduate research. For questions about the position, please contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Matthew Bailey at MABAILEY@salisbury.edu.

Preferred Qualifications

A Ph.D. or equivalent in coastal or ocean engineering (or sufficient previous coursework in those disciplines).

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The position is a full-time, exempt state role with comprehensive benefits.

Priority will be given to applicants who apply by October 15, 2025. However, the position will remain open until filled.

Please note, only applications submitted through Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System will be considered. Any supporting documents must be uploaded with the online application, as documents sent via email will not be accepted. Additionally, three professional references will be required during the final stages of the hiring process. Candidates will be notified prior to their references being contacted.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of Salisbury University. We strive to create a truly diverse and inclusive environment where the richness of ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives of our community is harnessed to create value for our institution, today and in the future.  To this end, the University recruits exceptional and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across Maryland, the United States, and around the world, supporting all members of the University community as they work together to achieve institutional goals and vision. To learn more about the University’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus, please visit http://www.salisbury.edu/equity/.