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Systems Engineering, General Faculty (Assistant, Associate, or Professor)

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University of Virginia
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Charlottesville, VA

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Job location: Charlottesville, VA


Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2019-02-18
Req: R0003185

The School of Engineering & Applied Science at the University of Virginia seeks candidates for a non-tenure track teaching faculty (Academic General Faculty, AGF) position in the Department of Engineering Systems and Environment (ESE: https://engineering.virginia.edu/departments/engineering-systems-and-environment ) with a focus on teaching in the Systems Engineering (SE) degree program. In addition to the traditional on-grounds degree programs in systems engineering, the ESE Department offers degree and certificate programs designed for working professionals and others who prefer to earn an advanced degree or certificate without becoming a residential student. This will be a general faculty position at a rank commensurate with experience.

The department is committed to creating and benefiting from an environment where a diverse group of capable, inspired individuals interact and collaborate to learn and advance knowledge without barriers. The AGF, therefore, is responsible for teaching courses in the systems engineering degree program, to conduct and engage in educational and other research activities, to participate in service activities in ESE, to participate in ESE outreach programs (Accelerated Master’s Degree Program [AMP], on-line programs, training programs, certificate programs, conference activities, industry events, etc.) as appropriate.  They must have an interest in and ability to teach a broad set of courses in our curriculum at any level. Course load will be two to three sections per semester based on the faculty’s range of activities in teaching, service, and research. Promotion will be based on the SEAS AGF guidelines (https://engineering.virginia.edu/sites/default/files/common/offices/deans-office/policies-bylaws/2017.7%20SEAS%20Policy%20on%20Academic%20General%20Faculty.pdf).

Candidates for a General Faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or full Professor must have a PhD in systems engineering or a related field, teaching experience at the university level, and well-developed oral and written communication. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and self-confidence to interact effectively with faculty and staff, working professionals, and industry/research sponsors is essential.  They should also have a deep understanding of systems analysis, systems thinking, and systems engineering methods and the ability to communicate this understanding across a wide range of domains and disciplines and at all degree levels.  In addition, the candidates should have demonstrated research/professional activities, possibly including publications and funded research.

TO APPLY:

Upload the following materials at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs (Requisition number R0003185):

  • CV/Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Statement of Research (for Assistant, Associate, or Professor positions)
  • Statement of Teaching/Mentoring Philosophy
  • Contact information for three references  (names, email addresses, and phone numbers)

Applications will be considered beginning March 17, 2019, and the search will remain open until the position is filled.

For additional information, contact William Scherer by phone at 424-982-2069 or by email at wts@virginia.edu

For information about the application process, please contact Savanna Galambos, Faculty Search Advisor, skh7b@virginia.edu  

The University of Virginia is annually ranked as one of the premier public institutions in the United States and is located in Charlottesville, a picturesque small but cosmopolitan city perennially ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S.  With one of the highest graduation rates of minority undergraduate students and one of the highest percentages of women engineering students among public universities, the Department and the University of Virginia are fundamentally committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System and the University Physician’s Group are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

Organization

In 1819, the University of Virginia established a new model for intellectual exchange and cross-disciplinary collaboration in higher education. Two hundred years later, as a major research institution, we continue to challenge conventions, lead with ingenuity and advance knowledge for the common good.

What began as an innovative idea has become one of the nation’s leading public research universities, with over 21,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. UVA also has over 3,000 full-time faculty offering more than 400 degrees.

Each of the University’s eleven schools has its own distinctive mission, working together to garner consistently high rankings—including #2 Best Value Public College (Princeton Review, 2016), #3 Public University in the Nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2016), and #3 Best Value Among Public Colleges (Kiplinger’s, 2016).  

As we invest in and strengthen our research capabilities, UVA seeks new faculty ready to uncover new insights, rewrite old rules and collaborate on intellectual discoveries.

RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS THAT CROSS DISCIPLINES

As an R1 institution, the University’s research centers, consortia and laboratories are on the leading edge of discovery and technology, offering collaborative spaces for students and faculty to solve global problems.

Our professors are recognized members of major national scholarly and professional organizations, including the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Our faculty’s engagement in interdisciplinary research is being facilitated by new research institutes specializing in everything from big data to brain functioning, and by cluster hires across schools.

NATIONALLY RANKED HEALTH SYSTEM

UVA is also home to a nationally renowned academic medical center and the UVA Health System, which serves a three-part mission to treat patients, conduct translational research and train medical practitioners in a wide variety of disciplines.

Established as the nation’s 10th medical school in 1825, the institution has since grown to include a 612-bed hospital and a Level I trauma center, nationally recognized cancer and heart centers, a Children’s Hospital, and primary and specialty clinics throughout Central Virginia.

The UVA Medical Center is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals by the U.S. News & World Report magazine and has been named among the top 25 percent in seven specialties.

INSPIRING STUDENTS, INSPIRED TEACHING

The vast majority of UVA students come from the top 10% of their high school class, as well as from all 50 states, over 142 countries and a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite their diversity, all UVA students share a love of learning and a drive to achieve.

One of the reasons students choose Virginia is our unique residential culture. At UVA, the community of students, faculty and staff personifies the Jeffersonian idea that living and learning are connected. The Academical Village was constructed to support a unique residential experience, with faculty living in the Pavilions, students occupying Lawn rooms and the world-famous Rotunda at its heart. The University’s residential culture continues to support this experience today—strengthened by students, faculty and staff rich in backgrounds, ideas and perspectives. Our unique culture is also paying dividends in innovation:  UVA’s faculty have generated more than 130 patents since 2010.

Perhaps most importantly, faculty come to UVA knowing that instruction is as important as research, and they pride themselves on their many teaching awards.  Our best professors look for ways to encourage, mentor and develop tomorrow’s leaders inside and outside the classroom.

LIFE IN CHARLOTTESVILLE

Living in Charlottesville you’ll find sophisticated restaurants, world-renowned wineries and breweries, cosmopolitan arts and music, friendly urban and suburban neighborhoods and a Piedmont landscape that has lured adventurous souls for centuries.  No wonder the U.S. National Bureau of Economic Research named Charlottesville the “happiest city in America” in 2014.

In addition to UVA and its health system, several major employers have facilities in Charlottesville, including State Farm, Northrop Grumman, the U.S. Department of Defense, GE and others.  Charlottesville is also becoming a center for innovative start-up businesses.  The University also actively helps spouses and partners of faculty members build their networks and pursue employment opportunities with a wide variety of area employers. 

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, qualified individuals with disabilities are protected from discrimination and may be entitled to reasonable accommodations to assist in their pursuit of employment at the University. This includes assistance in completing the online job application as well as reasonable accommodations during the interview process. Please contact the UHR Service Center: 434.982.0123 orAskHR@virginia.edu to request assistance.

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