Asst. Professor - Electrical Engineering teaches courses in the discipline area of electrical engineering. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Asst. Professor - Electrical Engineering provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Asst. Professor - Electrical Engineering typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and contributes to research In a specialized field. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Wilkes University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Electrical Engineering specializing in Microfabrication at the rank of Assistant Professor.
About Wilkes University:
Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,000 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,500 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels. Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.
Wilkes University, a leader in engineering education, is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and a culture of innovation. As part of the College of Business and Engineering, the Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering offers a range of undergraduate programs in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Engineering Management, along with M.S. degree programs in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, and Bioengineering. Our faculty members pursue diverse research areas, including RF and antenna design, applied electromagnetics, bioengineering, embedded systems, biomechatronics, nanomaterials and nanotechnology, combustion, smart materials, and additive manufacturing.
Position Overview:
We are seeking candidates with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a focus on microfabrication and semiconductor devices and design. Candidates with industry or research laboratory experience are preferred. Proficiency in English, excellent communication skills, a demonstrated research trajectory, and a commitment to quality teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels are essential. The ideal candidate will have interdisciplinary expertise and a record of collaborative research across engineering and scientific fields.
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Application Requirements:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references.
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Deadline:
Review of applications will begin on June 1 and continue until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged.
Join us in shaping the future of engineering education and research at Wilkes University!
Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
Employment at Wilkes is contingent upon the results of a thorough background screening.