Professor of Engineering
NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING
Professor of Engineering
Northwest Nazarene University
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU), a comprehensive university with a rich liberal arts tradition, is located in Nampa, Idaho. The university's location in the southwest part of the state allows easy access to local ski resorts, mountain hiking, and river rafting. The proximity to Boise, the state's capital, offers cultural amenities such as the Boise Philharmonic Orchestra, Boise Master Chorale, Opera Idaho, Ballet Idaho, Riverside Jazz Orchestra, and the Boise Art Museum. The university is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. NNU has been rated by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top master's level universities in the west. The university is affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene.
Department of Physics and Engineering
The Department of Physics and Engineering is pleased to announce the addition of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree, with emphasis in electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering. This major joins an already strong and successful program of engineering physics, which prides itself on 50 years of solid reputation and quality education. The new degree comprises a rigorous engineering course schedule that will prepare students to enter directly into the workplace or to attend graduate school. The department has just moved into a new, state-of-the-art building, with new laboratory, classroom and research areas.
Description of Position
The Department of Physics and Engineering is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenured track, faculty position in Engineering with the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor to begin in the fall of 2010. The teaching assignment will include lower and upper division courses in engineering, advising engineering students, and working with students on capstone design projects. A research program that involves undergraduate students is also expected. Other responsibilities include committee assignments and recruiting.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering; an ABD will also be considered. Strong candidates will possess proven ability in the classroom setting and will understand the teaching ministry as a Christian vocation. In addition, they will demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with students and faculty. The University requires that all candidates be Christians (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition) and must be comfortable with and in agreement with the mission and lifestyle values of NNU. Candidates are asked to respond to the information items listed on the NNU Christian Mission requirements link below. Northwest Nazarene University embraces diversity and therefore encourages all who are qualified to apply.
Compensation
The salary will be determined by the educational background and experience of each applicant. Full-time personnel will be offered a benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance for employee and family, annual leave, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, holidays, tuition benefits for employee and dependents, opportunities for professional development, and a retirement program.
Application Process
To apply, please send a complete application packet, including the following documentation:
- letter of interest
- application form
- a complete curriculum vita
- transcripts
- NNU Christian Mission requirements link
- a statement describing philosophy of Christian higher education
- three letters of recommendation - two professional references and one pastoral reference to:
Dr. Dan Lawrence, Chair
Department of Physics and Engineering
Northwest Nazarene University
623 Holly Street
Nampa, ID 83686
Email - mdlawrence(at)nnu.edu
Review of applications to begin immediately and continue until position is filled. (Posted 11/04/2009)
Northwest Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University is permitted, and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights act of 1964 as amended.)
