Stony Brook University’s Department of Technology and Society invites applicants for a non-tenure track teaching faculty position with an expected start date of Spring 2026.

The selected candidate should hold a Ph.D. or a Master’s and five (5) years of relevant professional experience demonstrating advanced expertise in the field of Engineering Ethics, Philosophy, Engineering, or a related field may be considered. They should have a strong commitment to teaching and have a passion for fostering ethical awareness and responsible engineering practices. They will also be committed to fostering a respectful and supportive environment to ensure fair access, encourage varied perspectives, and a culture of mutual respect in engineering education. The selected candidate will hold the official title of Lecturer or a local title of assistant professor of practice contingent upon qualifications.

The selected candidate would be expected to teach courses in accordance with the department's workload guidelines. The number of courses assigned per semester may be modified depending on course enrollment, service assignments, or other activities.

As a lecturer in Engineering Ethics, you will have a unique opportunity to inspire and guide our engineering students towards a deep understanding of ethical principles and their practical application in the fields of technology and engineering. You will be an integral part of our dedicated faculty, contributing to our mission of producing socially responsible and ethically conscious engineers and technologists. 

Key Responsibilities:

1.       Course Instruction: Develop and deliver engaging undergraduate and graduate courses in engineering ethics in general, and responsible AI in particular, covering topics such as high-level ethical theories (e.g. utilitarianism, Kantianism, libertarianism), professional responsibility, trustworthy machine learning, social and environmental impact, privacy and data safety.

2.       Curriculum Enhancement: Collaborate with colleagues across the Engineering College to continually refine and innovate our engineering ethics curricula, integrating real-world case studies and practical scenarios.

3.       Student Engagement: Create an inclusive and participatory learning environment that encourages student discussion, critical thinking, and ethical reflection.

4.       Mentorship: Provide academic guidance and mentorship to students, helping them navigate ethical challenges and develop a strong ethical foundation for their engineering careers.

5.       Outreach: Actively engage in outreach activities to promote awareness of engineering ethics, both within the university community and outside in industry, local communities, and the media. Contribute to departmental, college, and university service through participation in committees, academic initiatives, and collaborative efforts

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent). In lieu of a Ph.D., a Master?s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) and five years of relevant professional experience demonstrating advanced expertise in the field in Engineering Ethics, Philosophy, Engineering, or a related field may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Engineering Ethics, Philosophy, Engineering, or a related field. Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level in engineering ethics. Expertise in engineering ethics with a focus on practical applications.

Applications received by November 22, 2025 will receive full consideration.  Candidates who apply on or after November 22, 2025 will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Please apply here with your required documents as listed below:

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Teaching Statement

• Contact information for three professional references

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Applicant inquiries can be emailed to:  Rita.Reagan-Redko@stonybrook or Marypat.Taveras@stonybrook.edu

Department Description: The Department of Technology and Society is an integral part of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Through our academic programs and sponsored projects, the Department of Technology and Society has enhanced the technological literacy and educational opportunities of thousands of students. We have also provided university, regional, and national leadership in educational innovation and STS (Science, Technology, and Society) curriculum development. Our courses and curriculum materials are used in many secondary schools and colleges. Our Faculty members and Project staff share a common goal of designing and implementing programs to help students of all ages become technologically literate with equal access to educational opportunities. This shared vision translates into instructional and research programs that:

• Encourage undergraduate students to explore the design of technological systems and their societal and environmental impacts.

• Involve graduate students in educational computing, and environmental and global industrial management

• Engage K-12 students and their teachers in the study of how mathematical and scientific concepts are applied to the design of technological systems and provide effective professional development of teachers in regional K-12 school districts.

• Motivate and better prepare minority students to succeed in science, mathematics, and engineering studies.

• Focus on the innovative and effective use of information technologies.

• Develop leadership in offering courses and certificate programs through distance learning environments.

Campus Description
Stony Brook University, one of four research-intensive campuses within the State University of New York (SUNY) system, is widely regarded as its flagship. The University embraces its mission to provide comprehensive undergraduate, graduate, and professional education of the highest quality, and its rankings bear that out. It?s included among the top 1% of universities in the world by the 2018 QS World University Rankings and among the top 40 public universities by U.S. News & World Report?s 2020 Best Colleges rankings. It is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, composed of the top 62 research institutions in North America. As Long Island?s largest single-site employer, Stony Brook has nearly 15,000 full and part-time employees, including more than 2,700 faculty. It enrolled roughly 26,800 students in fall 2019 ? 17,900 undergraduate students and 8,900 graduate students ? and offers more than 200 majors, minors, and combined-degree programs. The Department of Athletics supports 18 Division I varsity intercollegiate athletic programs that compete at the highest level within the NCAA. Located approximately 60 miles east of Manhattan on Long Island?s beautiful North Shore, Stony Brook is situated on 1,454 wooded acres, encompassing 13 schools and colleges; a Research and Development Park; world-class athletics facilities, including an 8,300-seat stadium and a 4,000-seat arena; and Stony Brook Medicine, Long Island?s premier academic medical center. Also, part of the University is a teaching and research campus in Southampton, New York, which offers graduate arts programs and is the site of the Marine Sciences Center. In addition, Stony Brook has a role in running, and performs joint research with, Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), the only Department of Energy Laboratory in the Northeast. Home to the Emerson String Quartet, the Pollock Krasner House in East Hampton, NY, and the Humanities Institute, with endeavors that extend to the Turkana Basin Institute in Kenya and the Ranomafana National Park in Madagascar, Stony Brook sustains an international reputation that cuts across the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

Special Notes:

This is a non-tenure-track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (631) 632- 6350. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and creating an inclusive learning, and working environment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please get in touch with the Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.

Stony Brook University is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is safe, accessible, and free of all forms of discrimination, sexual misconduct, or research misconduct, among other infractions. In support of this commitment, certain candidates for employment will be required to disclose such employment-related misconduct findings and pending investigations or proceedings, and final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions will authorize their current and previous employer(s) from the last seven (7) years to disclose such information to the University. Employment is contingent on your full and complete disclosure on these matters. In the event that you fail to disclose any such matter or in the event of an unsatisfactory outcome of the disclosure and review process, an offer of employment may be revoked at SBU's sole discretion. If SBU becomes aware of a failure to disclose or misrepresentation of any such matter after your employment commences, you may be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.

About Stony Brook University

FROM ITS BEGINNINGS A HALF-CENTURY AGO, STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HAS BEEN CHARACTERIZED by innovation, energy and progress, transforming the lives of people who earn degrees, work and make groundbreaking discoveries here. A dramatic trajectory of growth has turned what was once a small teacher preparation college into an internationally recognized research institution that is changing the world.

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