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Thea Energy

Director - Nuclear Engineering

Kearny, NJ · On-site

$160K - $230K/yr

Thea Energy is hiring for a Director - Nuclear Engineering to lead our nuclear engineering team ... These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions ...

The Pennsylvania State University

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to ... of Nuclear Engineering at Penn State invites applications for an Assistant Research Professor ...

Thea Energy

Director - Nuclear Engineering

Kearny, NJ

$160K - $230K/yr

Thea Energy is hiring for a Director - Nuclear Engineering to lead our nuclear engineering team ... These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions ...

University of Idaho

Regular Faculty

Idaho Falls, ID · On-site

Recruitment Title Regular Faculty Advertising Pay Range Commensurate with Experience Location Idaho ... D. degree in Nuclear Engineering, Radiological Engineering, Nuclear Physics, or Plasma Engineering.

University of Idaho Job

Regular Faculty

Moscow, ID

Recruitment Title Regular Faculty Advertising Pay Range Commensurate with Experience Location Idaho ... D. degree in Nuclear Engineering, Radiological Engineering, Nuclear Physics, or Plasma Engineering.

The Pennsylvania State University

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to ... Kristy Fisher Kristy Fisher Assistant to the Dean College of Engineering 101 Hammond, University ...

ORBIS Inc

HI

As the ORBIS AUKUS Assistant Chief Engineer (ACHENG), you will be the ORBIS lead in assisting our ... Experience in SSN sustainment non-nuclear engineering will be necessary to carry out non-nuclear ...

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How much do assistant nuclear engineering faculty jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant nuclear engineering faculty in the United States is $46,661.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $47,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Nuclear Engineering Faculty vs Research Nuclear Engineer?

AspectAssistant Nuclear Engineering FacultyResearch Nuclear Engineer
Required CredentialsDoctoral degree in nuclear engineering or related field, academic credentialsMaster's or PhD in nuclear engineering, specialized research experience
Work EnvironmentUniversities, academic labs, classroomsResearch labs, industry facilities, government agencies
Employer & Industry UsageHigher education institutions, universitiesResearch institutions, government labs, nuclear industry
Common Search & ComparisonAcademic roles, teaching, research in nuclear engineeringResearch projects, development, innovation in nuclear technology

Assistant Nuclear Engineering Faculty members primarily focus on teaching and academic research within universities, requiring advanced degrees and academic credentials. In contrast, Research Nuclear Engineers work in research labs or industry, concentrating on developing nuclear technologies and conducting experiments. Both roles involve research but differ in work environment, employer, and primary responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Nuclear Engineering Faculty job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,661 per year, or $22.4 per hour.
Chairperson, Nuclear Engineering

Chairperson, Nuclear Engineering

University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

$95K - $114K/yr

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Posted 20 days ago

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8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 54 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

70th of 553 rated colleges and universities

Job description

The University of New Mexico School of Engineering seeks a visionary and collaborative leader who can guide the Nuclear Engineering (NE) department to a higher level of excellence. The NE Chair will report directly to the Dean and be an integral and vital part of the School's leadership team. As the department's academic and administrative leader, the NE Chair is responsible for all education, faculty, research, and service activities across Nuclear Engineering.

The Chair oversees the department's operations and budget, manages resources strategically and responsibly, and works with the Dean to encourage philanthropic engagement and support.

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