Non-Tenure-Track faculty - All Ranks, Assistant, Associate and Full Professor & Professor of Professional practice

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

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Rutgers University-New Brunswick's School of Engineering invites applications for multiple faculty positions across all ranks and areas of expertise. The School of Engineering includes seven academic departments and 10 engineering majors, offering exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. We seek outstanding scholars whose work advances one or more of our strategic priority areas: Physical and Virtual Infrastructure, Healthcare Technology, Innovations in Energy, Defense and National Security, Experiential Learning and Professional Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick (RU-NB) invites applications to apply for a non-tenure-track faculty position at all ranks, Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor, along with Associate and Professor of Professional practice ranks.
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering ( MAE) at Rutgers is a leading engineering program with state-of-the-art laboratories and close relations with local industry. The department has more than 40 full-time faculty with more than 1,100 undergraduate students in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Packaging Engineering and more than 200 graduate students. The department is home to the New Jersey Advanced Manufacturing Initiative that engages with industry on AI, advanced manufacturing, and workforce development. Other centers of research excellence include the Center for Advanced Energy Systems and the Emil Buehler Aerospace Lab. More information is available at mae.rutgers.edu and soe.rutgers.edu.
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Rutgers University invites applications for a non-tenure-track faculty position in Packaging Engineering. Candidates with expertise in the following areas are encouraged to apply: Automation and AI in the Circular Economy, Recyclable, and/or Bioinspired Packaging and Materials; Green Technologies; Sustainability and Product Life Cycle Analysis. The successful candidate is expected to have rich experiences in the applications of the areas listed above, in building industrial relations, and to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Packaging Engineering and related fields. The candidate is also expected to assist the current program in outreach activities and developing and maintaining industrial partnerships. Other responsibilities include advising undergraduate and graduate students and supervising student projects, activities, and organizations.

Appointments may be made in one or more engineering departments based on the candidate's expertise and interests. While most positions are expected to be at the assistant professor level (tenure-track and teaching), consideration will also be given to more senior-level appointments, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate should have:
An MS or PhD in Packaging Engineering, Materials, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in the Packaging Engineering field with an understanding of the future AI and Automation benefits, impacts, and challenges in the Circular Economy encompassing sustainability, economics, technology, legislation and infrastructure.
Experience with curriculum and course development is desirable.

Duties are primarily teaching assigned by department chair. Other duties may include coordinating and maintaining course related laboratory equipment, mentoring undergraduate students, linking with local K-12 schools for student recruitment, interacting with local industry, sharing administration responsibilities as well as other duties assigned by the Chairpersons.

The successful candidate is expected to have rich experiences in the applications of the areas listed above, in building industrial relations, and to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Packaging Engineering and related fields. The candidate is also expected to assist the current program in outreach activities and developing and maintaining industrial partnerships. Other responsibilities include advising undergraduate and graduate students and supervising student projects, activities, and organizations. A graduate degree in Packaging Engineering (Master or PhD) or related fields is preferred

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references
Review of applications will begin on 12/2025 and continue until the position is filled.