Assistant Professor Mining Engineering Jobs in Ridgewood, NJ

Description
NYU Tandon School of Engineering invites applications for a full-time, non-tenured, renewable faculty position in General Engineering, at the level of Industry Assistant Professor, with a start date of August 17, 2026. This appointment will be for three academic years.
The instructor's primary responsibility will be teaching sections of EG-UY 1004 Introduction to Engineering and Design. A cornerstone design course, EG-UY 1004 introduces students to the engineering design process through the completion of an open-ended semester-long design project. This course is a 4-credit course that consists of weekly lectures, labs, and recitation components and is team-taught by a group of faculty and undergraduate peer mentors. The instructor's responsibilities are fulfilled by:
• Mentoring teams of 3-4 students through completion of their semester-long design project.
• Supporting lab exercises that introduce students to engineering tools and skills, such as computer aided design, circuitry, coding, and manufacturing techniques.
• Evaluating students on their technical communication skills
• Delivering short lectures introducing students to various engineering disciplines and skills.
A typical teaching load is 5 sections per semester.
The Industry Assistant Professor will also assist with the operations of the course. This includes:

• Collaborating with other faculty members and undergraduate peer mentors on curriculum development, including designing course material and developing assessment tools for the course
• Assisting with training peer mentors who support course delivery and grading

Qualifications
We invite applicants with expertise in engineering, engineering education, or related fields. Applicants should ideally have:

• A Ph.D. in engineering, engineering education, computer science, or related field
• A demonstrated interest in STEM education and mentorship of undergraduate students
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
• Experience working with engineering software and tools (for example, CAD software, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, 3D printers, laser cutters, and hand tools)

Application Instructions
Please submit the following materials through the "Apply Now" button.

• Cover letter
• Current CV
• Teaching statement
• Recent teaching evaluations (if available)
• Names and contact information for three references.

We will review applications beginning on February 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. We encourage you to submit early. Should you have any questions please contact the program director, Ingrid Paredes (ijparedes@nyu.edu).
About Us
New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States with an unparalleled network of global campuses and academic centers. NYU's Tandon School of Engineering, located in the heart of Brooklyn, dates back to 1854, the founding year of both the New York University School of Civil Engineering and Architecture and the Brooklyn Collegiate and Polytechnic Institute. Backed by a historic commitment investment of $1 billion and under the new leadership of Juan de Pablo as the University's Executive Vice President for Global Science and Technology and Tandon's Executive Dean, the Engineering School is entering an exciting new phase to recruit world-class faculty conducting groundbreaking basic and applied research in key areas. We are home to a community of renowned faculty and undergraduate and graduate students united in a mission to understand and create technology that powers cities, enables worldwide communication, fights climate change, and builds healthier, safer, and more equitable real and digital worlds. The school's culture centers on encouraging rigorous, interdisciplinary collaboration and research; fostering inclusivity, entrepreneurial thinking, and new perspectives; and creating innovative and accessible pathways for lifelong learning in STEM.
We aspire to create a climate where inclusion is not only appreciated but also considered an asset for creativity and innovation, and we seek faculty who have a real passion for, and who possess an interest in, working in a broad academic community with different viewpoints and backgrounds. NYU belongs to the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), which assists with dual-career searches, and our faculty are supported by a range of work-life balance programs provided by NYU Office of Work Life.
Additional Information
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary (9-month) range for this position is $85,000 - $135,000 for the Industry Assistant Professor rank. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
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