Associate or Full Professor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. Virginia Tech scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Description
The Department of Engineering Education (ENGE) at Virginia Tech invites applications and nominations for a tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. We are seeking an internationally recognized scholar in Engineering Education Research (EER) who brings an active, nationally competitive research portfolio and a passion for shaping the future of our discipline.
This position is designed for an established leader who thrives at the intersection of innovative scholarship, institutional impact, and collaborative research leadership. As a senior member of our department, you will have the opportunity to expand your research enterprise, mentor emerging scholars, and help steer strategic initiatives both within the department and in partnership with colleagues across the College of Engineering.
Key opportunities and responsibilities:
- Advance High-Impact Research: Maintain and expand a nationally recognized,
extramurally funded research program that advances key research priorities in
engineering education.
- Catalyze Strategic Partnerships: Serve as a bridge builder between Engineering
Education and other engineering departments, leveraging collaborative
opportunities for large-scale interdisciplinary grants or college-wide
educational initiatives.
- Shape Departmental Vision & Culture: Partner with department leadership to
mentor early- and mid-career faculty, guide graduate student development, and
co-create strategic priorities for growth.
- Drive Educational Excellence: Engage in high-quality undergraduate and/or
graduate instruction and contribute to the ongoing elevation of our curriculum
and/or experiential education programs.
What we offer:
- A Dedicated EER Environment: A vibrant departmental home with colleagues and
graduate students dedicated exclusively to advancing engineering education research
and scholarship.
- College-Wide Support: Strong institutional backing from college leadership committed
to integrating educational innovation into traditional engineering domains.
- Competitive Resources: A competitive salary, robust startup package, administrative
support for grant management, and tailored teaching/service responsibilities, consistent
with the rank, role, and expertise as a senior research leader.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Engineering Education, another Engineering discipline, Higher Education,
or a closely related field.
- Record of scholarship, teaching, and graduate student mentoring commensurate
with appointment as a tenured Associate or Full Professor.
- Demonstrated track record of securing and sustaining extramural research funding
from federal, industrial, or philanthropic sources.
- National and/or international visibility within the Engineering Education Research
community.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate collaborative research opportunities across
disciplinary boundaries.
- Experience or strong interest in mentoring junior faculty and graduate students.
- Vision for elevating engineering education practice and research-to-practice
impact across a comprehensive college of engineering.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
November 16, 2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes.A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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