ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF INSTRUCTION

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Iowa invites applications and nominations for an instructional track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction (https://opsmanual.uiowa.edu/human-resources/faculty/instructional-faculty-policy ) in the general area of electrical & computer engineering and/or computer science & engineering to begin in the fall semester of 2024. This position is a full-time academic year appointment and includes an initial three-year contract with the possibility of renewal. Instructional Track Faculty play an important role in advancing the teaching excellence of the College of Engineering. Promotion and advancement opportunities are available for instructional track faculty positions. 

Candidates must have at least three years of professional experience in teaching college-level courses in electrical and computer engineering and computer science. Essential qualifications include evidence of a strong ability to integrate impactful teaching methodologies, a passion for mentoring students in the general area of electrical and computer engineering and computer science and engineering, excellent communication skills, proven excellence as an effective instructor and a demonstrated ability to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.  

It is expected that the successful candidate will be an engaging and effective teacher of undergraduate electrical and computer engineering and computer science courses including:  programming and software development/engineering at all levels, electric circuits, digital design, computer networks, electronic instrumentation, computer architecture, algorithms, data science, embedded systems, capstone engineering design. Position responsibilities include classroom teaching of undergraduate courses, effective laboratory development and supervision, undergraduate student advising, and working with other faculty on innovative teaching methods and curricular advances. The salary and work expectations are based on the University’s academic year.  

At the University of Iowa, we embrace our responsibility to create a welcoming and inclusive campus culture so that all community members can unlock their own potential.  Faculty members in the College of Engineering contribute to this mission by designing curricula, research programs, and engagement opportunities that advance understanding of how engineering can positively impact society and emphasize the value of global citizenship.  We are committed to recruiting and retaining the most talented and diverse faculty and staff, which involves providing opportunities for employees to “Build a Career | Build a Life.” For more information about local work/life resources, including dual-career support, please see: https://worklife.uiowa.edu/ .  

Review of applications will begin on February 15th and applications will be accepted through March 15th, 2024.

Further inquiries regarding this position can be sent to Professor Tom Casavant (Search Committee Chair) at [email protected] .

Applicant Attachments: 

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  Cover letter describing areas of specialization, courses taught, and how applicant’s qualifications align with this position. 

  
  


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  Current curriculum vitae 

  
  


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  Statement of teaching interests, teaching philosophy, and the applicant’s strategies for creating an inclusive classroom environment 

  
  


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  Teaching evaluations 

  
  


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  List of three professional references 

  
  

Appropriate background checks (e.g., criminal background and credential checks) will be conducted. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.  

•  PhD in computer engineering, electrical and computer engineering, or computer science. 

• Evidence of at least three years of experience as an effective teacher and mentor of college students in the general area of Electrical & Computer Engineering and/or Computer Science & Engineering


• Excellent communication skills 


• Demonstrated ability to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment 

• Team development, and/or mentorship experience 


• Evidence of a strong ability to incorporate impactful teaching methodologies 


• Experience with programming and software development/engineering at all levels, electric circuits, digital design, computer networks, electronic instrumentation, computer architecture, algorithms, data science, embedded systems, capstone engineering design. 

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