Associate or Full Professor

Job DescriptionThe 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 inengineering education.• Catalyze Strategic Partnerships: Serve as a bridge builder between EngineeringEducation and other engineering departments, leveraging collaborativeopportunities for large-scale interdisciplinary grants or college-wideeducational initiatives.• Shape Departmental Vision & Culture: Partner with department leadership tomentor early- and mid-career faculty, guide graduate student development, andco-create strategic priorities for growth.• Drive Educational Excellence: Engage in high-quality undergraduate and/orgraduate instruction and contribute to the ongoing elevation of our curriculumand/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 researchand scholarship.• College-Wide Support: Strong institutional backing from college leadership committedto integrating educational innovation into traditional engineering domains.• Competitive Resources: A competitive salary, robust startup package, administrativesupport 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 commensuratewith appointment as a tenured Associate or Full Professor.• Demonstrated track record of securing and sustaining extramural research fundingfrom federal, industrial, or philanthropic sources.• National and/or international visibility within the Engineering Education Researchcommunity.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 StatusExempt: Not eligible for overtimeAppointment TypeRegularSalary InformationCommensurate with experienceHours per week40Review DateNovember 16, 2026Additional InformationThe successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.About Virginia TechDedicated 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.Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Tiffany Cunningham at View email address on click.appcast.io during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.