Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Harrisburg, PENNSYLVANIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Science, Engineering, and Technology (SSET) is accepting applications for a tenure-line Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering to start on August 2022. The school offers a Bachelor of Science in EE and EET in addition to a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, an online Master of Engineering in EE, and several other undergraduate and graduate degrees in Engineering, Science, and Engineering Technology. SSET is anticipating launching an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in engineering field in Fall of 2022. The school seeks candidates with interest and expertise in teaching and research in power systems and/or power electronics, or related fieldsExperience with industrial electronics and automation would be desired. Research facility available on campus to support the power and energy system program includes a 50kW Microgrid Testbed and an Opal-RT digital simulator. Candidates should address their understanding of a college-level teaching and research expectation in their application material and include relevant research activities and publication record  

 

Selected candidate will develop and implement multi-faceted, collaborative and robust teaching and research programs in power systems and power electronics  and/or related fields at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Faculty members of SSET are expected to pursue and sustain scholarly research and publication; recruit and advise students; supervise graduate students and laboratories; support tasks required to maintain ABET accreditation and contribute to the program, school, college, university, and profession through academic and professional service. Faculty are also expected to actively promote and advance the school’s steadfast commitment to students, academic service and diversity and inclusion. A doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field by the time of appointment is required.  

 

Candidates should apply to the position of Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, Penn State Harrisburg by visiting hr.psu.edu/careers . Applicants should submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a list of three professional references as well as a personal statement of research and teaching objectives. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  

 

Penn State is a multi-campus public land-grant University. Penn State Harrisburg, the Capital College, is the largest among Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses, enrolling 5,000 students and offering more than 75 degree programs. The School of Science, Engineering, and Technology at Penn State Harrisburg is the largest school within the college. For more information about Penn State Harrisburg, please visit the college’s web site at harrisburg.psu.edu . 

 

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. The School of Science, Engineering and Technology is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. We believe diversity benefits and enriches students, staff, and faculty within our school. We are dedicated to building and sustaining an equitable, inclusive, and welcoming teaching and learning environment where cultural diversity is valued and celebrated. 

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:


  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.


  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.


  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Science, Engineering, and Technology (SSET) is accepting applications for a tenure-line Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering to start on August 2022. The school offers a Bachelor of Science in EE and EET in addition to a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, an online Master of Engineering in EE, and several other undergraduate and graduate degrees in Engineering, Science, and Engineering Technology. SSET is anticipating launching an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in engineering field in Fall of 2022. The school seeks candidates with interest and expertise in teaching and research in power systems and/or power electronics, or related fieldsExperience with industrial electronics and automation would be desired. Research facility available on campus to support the power and energy system program includes a 50kW Microgrid Testbed and an Opal-RT digital simulator. Candidates should address their understanding of a college-level teaching and research expectation in their application material and include relevant research activities and publication record  

 

Selected candidate will develop and implement multi-faceted, collaborative and robust teaching and research programs in power systems and power electronics  and/or related fields at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Faculty members of SSET are expected to pursue and sustain scholarly research and publication; recruit and advise students; supervise graduate students and laboratories; support tasks required to maintain ABET accreditation and contribute to the program, school, college, university, and profession through academic and professional service. Faculty are also expected to actively promote and advance the school’s steadfast commitment to students, academic service and diversity and inclusion. A doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field by the time of appointment is required.  

 

Candidates should apply to the position of Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, Penn State Harrisburg by visiting hr.psu.edu/careers . Applicants should submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a list of three professional references as well as a personal statement of research and teaching objectives. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  

 

Penn State is a multi-campus public land-grant University. Penn State Harrisburg, the Capital College, is the largest among Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses, enrolling 5,000 students and offering more than 75 degree programs. The School of Science, Engineering, and Technology at Penn State Harrisburg is the largest school within the college. For more information about Penn State Harrisburg, please visit the college’s web site at harrisburg.psu.edu . 

 

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. The School of Science, Engineering and Technology is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. We believe diversity benefits and enriches students, staff, and faculty within our school. We are dedicated to building and sustaining an equitable, inclusive, and welcoming teaching and learning environment where cultural diversity is valued and celebrated. 

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

EEO is the Law

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Affirmative Action

Penn State Policies

Copyright Information

Hotlines

Middletown, PA


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