Assistant or Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering

Job Title

Assistant or Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Engineering & Computer Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Job Summary:

The College of Engineering at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant or a tenure-track Associate Professor position in Electrical Engineering. Applicants must have an earned doctorate in electrical engineering or an appropriate closely related discipline. We invite applicants from all major electrical engineering areas, including but not limited to electrical power and energy systems.

The College of Engineering at WTAMU currently offers BS degrees in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, engineering technology, pre-engineering, mathematics, computer science and MS degrees in engineering, mathematics, and engineering technology. The university enrollment is approximately 10,000 students with 700 in engineering, and 100 in computer science. Electrical Engineering is a strong and growing program at WT.

Work Performed:

· Teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the college.

· Actively seek research grants and involve undergraduates in research projects.

· Serve as an academic advisor to students in the major.

· Assists administration in driving curriculum design & development.

· Actively participates on college and/or university committees.

· Active engagement in professional development activities.

· Be involved in outreach activities.

· Willingness to assume other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

· Earned doctorate in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline.

· Ability to teach a broad spectrum of courses within electrical engineering.

· Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.

· High potential to develop an externally-funded scholarly research program.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in Electrical Engineering or appropriately closely related discipline.

Academic, industry, or teaching background in Electrical Engineering core areas.

Applicant Instructions:  

This section may be customized to meet specific requirements.  We will request the following items be included with their application:

· Cover Letter

· Statement of Teaching

· Statement of Research

· Curriculum Vitae

· Three references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application.  Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission.  If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected] .

Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.