What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Engineering position at Carthage College?
The Department of Engineering seeks an engineering educator to join the Department of Engineering as a three-year renewable contract instructional faculty member, at the Assistant Professor rank, to start in August 2026. Engineering at Carthage is a non-disciplinary, practice-based program. Students learn engineering through real projects with real stakeholders, addressing real needs for local industry and community partners. This academic program combines a liberal arts ethos, designed to emphasize student self-discovery and exploration, with hands-on, experiential learning. Students learn to become engineers by practicing engineering under the guidance of faculty mentors, providing opportunities to grow in all facets of life. The first cohort of engineering students was admitted in Fall 2023. The successful applicant will be involved in shaping this new engineering program at Carthage, ensuring it is informed by disciplinary best practices, meshes with the mission of the College, and builds on the existing curricular strengths of the College. Successful applicants are expected to contribute to the teaching and advising needs of the undergraduate engineering programs, as well as engage in engineering-focused professional development. Responsibilities include teaching 32 contact hours per academic year. Applicants with a background in electronics, controls, Internet of Things (IoT), biochemical processes, or systems analysis are of particular interest, though applicants from all engineering backgrounds will be considered.
Interested candidates should submit a single PDF file including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, 1-3 page statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Additional questions about this position can be directed to Dr. Robert Nagel, Director of Engineering (rnagel@carthage.edu).
For best consideration, applications should be received by January 5, 2026.
Minimum Qualifications
- Meet all requirements for a Ph.D. in an Engineering discipline by August 2026
- Commitment to innovative curriculum development in engineering education
- Demonstrated record of or potential for successful undergraduate engineering instruction
- Enthusiasm for educating students from widely varying backgrounds
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About Carthage
Located on the shore of Lake Michigan in the thriving Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, Carthage College blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, and personal attention from dedicated faculty and staff. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum with stunning lake views, is home to 2,600 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Founded in 1847, Carthage is consistently named a Best Midwestern College by The Princeton Review and a Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report. All Carthage employees play a vital part in the success of our students, as we work together to create an environment where all can achieve their true potential. Grow with Carthage.
Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.
This position requires a background screening