Entry Level Applied Science Manager Jobs

Job Requisition:

JR102151 Assistant Teaching Professor of Applied Science (Open)

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Teaching Professor of Applied Science

Department:

CC00102 WM001 | CDSP | Applied Science Dept

Job Family:

Faculty - Non-Tenure Track (Less than 12 months)

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (requires end date - benefited) (Fixed Term)

Job Requisition Primary Location:

Integrated Science Center

Primary Job Posting Location:

Posting Location - William & Mary

Job Description Summary:

The Department of Applied Science at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a 3-year, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor instructional position that will begin August 10, 2027. This full-time teaching faculty appointment carries a service component commensurate with rank and comes with the possibility of ongoing renewals and a framework for promotion.

We seek an individual with expertise in engineering design, additive manufacturing, advanced fabrication, prototyping, automation, instrumentation, and characterization. The successful applicant is expected to be an effective teacher and will be assigned the equivalent of a full-time teaching load, which may consist of classroom instruction, supervising student projects, and ad-hoc support of the Makerspace and its staff.

Required:

Master’s degree in Engineering or a closely related field is required.

Preferred:

• Ph.D. or All But Dissertation (ABD) is preferred at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2027).
• Previous teaching experience.

Applicants must apply online at https://go.wm.edu/VphZB3. All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration:

• Curriculum vitae;
• Cover letter;
• A statement of teaching interests and experience that describes the candidate’s approach to teaching and mentoring in the context of hands-on engineering design and prototyping, which may also incorporate a discussion of how their past engineering-related work informs their current approach;
• A portfolio of engineering/design work and sample syllabus.

Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learners/scholars in domains of Physics and Applied Science in any of the required documents (above).

Candidates who reach the long-list (Zoom) interview stage will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.

For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, 11/30/2026. All required supplemental application materials mentioned above must be clearly identified and included with your application for full consideration. Review of applications is ongoing. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.

Information on the degree programs in the Departments of Applied Science and Physics may be found at cdsp.wm.edu.

Job Profile:

JP0515 - Assistant Professor (Less than 12 months) NTE - Exempt - Salary - S99

Qualifications

Compensation Grade:

S99

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-10-13

Position Restrictions:

Restricted Term

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Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

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Probationary Period Notice: Individuals selected for full-time staff positions will be required to complete a twelve (12) month probationary period in accordance with university policy.

Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.