<p>Position Details</p> <p>Position Information</p> <p>Recruitment/Posting Title Non-Tenure-Track faculty - All Ranks, Assistant, Associate and Full Professor & Professor of Professional practice Department Engn - Mech & Aerospace Engn Salary Details $107,000 Offer Information</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage </li><li>Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs </li><li>Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options </li><li>Employee and dependent educational benefits </li><li>Life insurance coverage </li><li>Employee discounts programs </li></ul> <p>For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.</p> <p>Posting Summary</p> <p>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</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Position Status Full Time Posting Number 25FA1188 Posting Open Date 12/01/2025 Posting Close Date 04/30/2026</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Minimum Education and Experience</p> <p>The ideal candidate should have:</p> <p>An MS or PhD in Packaging Engineering, Materials, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Experience with curriculum and course development is desirable.</p> <p>Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>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</p> <p>Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement</p> <p>Posting Details</p> <p>Special Instructions to Applicants</p> <p>Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references</p> <p>Review of applications will begin on 12/2025 and continue until the position is filled.</p> <p>Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/263911 Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick) City Piscatawy State NJ Location Details</p> <p>Pre-employment Screenings</p> <p>All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.</p> <p>Immunization Requirements</p> <p>Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</p> <p>It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement</p> <p>Posting Specific Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter/Letter of Application </li><li>Resume/CV </li><li>List of Professional References (contact Info) </li><li>Research Statement </li><li>Other Document </li><li>Teaching Philosophy </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p>