Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Department

College of Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of New Orleans is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor in the general area of power systems engineering and power electronics.  The faculty member is responsible for educating undergraduate and graduate students, conducting research, and providing service to the department, university, and profession. 

About UNO

• Located on the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, only 15 minutes from the French Quarter, the University of New Orleans occupies a 195-acre campus in one of the finest residential areas of the city.

• The University of New Orleans is the only urban public research university in the State of Louisiana.  The College of Engineering offers five undergraduate degrees, a master’s in engineering science degree, a master’s in engineering management degree, and a doctoral degree (jointly with the College of Sciences).

• UNO is ranked Top 50 in the Nation for Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report.

• The Brookings Institution ranked UNO third in the nation for providing equal access to higher education for students from all income levels.

• For years, UNO has appeared on U.S. News & World Report’s least debt list (schools whose graduates have the least amount of debt) among national universities.

• You will enjoy a city with unmatched history, culture, and character.

UNO is home to the Power and Energy Research Laboratory (PERL) established in 2009.  Recent areas of research at PERL include 1) integration of renewable energy (i.e. solar and wind energy sources) to the electric grid, 2) inverter based resources protection,  3) stability, resiliency, reliability, and security system studies, and 4) hardware-in-the-loop real time modeling and simulation. 

UNO Welcomes Job Applicants from Diverse Backgrounds

Founded in 1958, the University of New Orleans was the first integrated university to open in the South.  Given its history of educational access for all, UNO is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion - core values that inform all we do. 

Job Summary

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in electrical and computer engineering.

• Develop and maintain course materials, including syllabi, lectures, assignments, exams, and assessment.

• Advise and mentor students in research projects, theses, and dissertations.

• Conduct research in electrical engineering, with a focus on advancing knowledge and solving practical problems in the field.

• Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.

• Seek and secure external funding for research through grant proposals.

• Participate in departmental and university service activities, such as committee work, student recruitment, and outreach events.

• Provide professional service to the electrical and computer engineering community, such as serving on technical committees, reviewing manuscripts, and participating in professional organizations.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in electrical engineering with expertise in power electronics, renewable energy systems, application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in power systems, or a closely related area

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• A viable plan to develop and sustain an externally funded research program.

• Evidence of a commitment to educate undergraduate and graduate students.

• Commitment to support the diversity, equity, and inclusion mission of the college and university.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional licensure or ability to obtain it

• Professional experience

• Experience with interdisciplinary research collaborations

• Experience with online teaching and learning platforms

• Experience in curriculum development

• Experience in program assessment

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2023.  The position will remain open until filled.

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section. 

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems;
• Names and contact information of three references;
• Diversity Statement (required for all Faculty positions and any Staff position of Assistant Manager and higher).

See Diversity Statement instructions by clicking this link: https://www.uno.edu/careers/diversity-instructions

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date
This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

  

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

  

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the University of New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected Veteran status, age if 40 or older, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.