Associate/Full Professor, Wolfspeed Endowed Chair

About SUNY Polytechnic Institute:

Employment is with the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly)

SUNY Polytechnic Institute, a globally recognized leader in higher education and technology innovation, research, and development, invites applications for two Wolfspeed Endowed Chair positions at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.  The Wolfspeed Endowed Chair position is for a 5-year term and is renewable with continued exceptional performance.  An annual fund is included to assist the Chair in the completion of their duties.

We are eager to hear from candidates with externally funded scholarly research programs connected to the semiconductor industry, materials, advanced manufacturing and or robotics that would benefit from the unique opportunities at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, including our collaborations with industry and government partners.  Applicants should demonstrate in their application how they would contribute to SUNY Poly programs in one or more of the following programs:

• electrical and computer engineering
• mechanical engineering
• electrical and computer engineering technology
• mechanical engineering technology
• physics
• Other applied STEM fields

Job Description:

• Continue a national and/or internationally recognized externally funded scholarly research program incorporating undergraduate and graduate students. Funded programs that include academic, industry or government lab collaborations are encouraged.
• Teach and develop curricula for a variety of courses in the applicant's field of expertise at the undergraduate and within planned graduate programs.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students and assist with a variety of student club activities.
• Serve the College and community through outreach activities.
• Provide an annual report of research activities for submission to Wolfspeed.
• Other responsibilities include contributing to the University community through committee service, assessment, continued development of courses, and other activities.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Salary: Associate: $115,000 - 145,000 / Full: $145,000 - $175,000

Benefits: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/FTUUPbenefitsummary.pdf

The above salary ranges may vary depending on experience.

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized organization. 

SUNY Poly supports efforts to increase diversity, inclusion, and the participation and advancement of women and underrepresented individuals in STEM. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must address in their applications their abilities to work with a culturally diverse population.  This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual checks.

Additional Information:

Closing date for receipt of applications: until position is filled

SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, SUNY Polytechnic Institute will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, creed, religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, gender identification or expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, status as a domestic violence victim, criminal conviction, disability, military status, disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal veteran, active duty or wartime campaign badge veteran, or other characteristic as protected by law.. Please feel free to review your equal employment opportunities protections and laws pertaining to these protections at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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https://sunypoly.edu/sites/default/files/Clery Report 2023 - Utica[83].pdf

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Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position must submit a resume, three letters of reference, letter of application, teaching statement, research statement, diversity statement, along with The SUNY Polytechnic employment application.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position please email us at [email protected] or call 315-792-7191.