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Systems and Industrial Engr

Main Campus

1127 E. James E. Rogers Way, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

The Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering (SIE) in the College of Engineering (COE) is seeking a candidate for a career-track faculty position at the Full Professor of Practice Rank for the new Software Engineering (SFWE) BS degree program with an anticipated start date of August 2021. The new SFWE degree program will be collaboratively led by the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and the SIE Departments within the COE. The successful candidate will also serve as the Director of the SFWE program.
We seek a candidate who can demonstrate strong leadership, outstanding teaching methods, as well as the ability to develop and teach undergraduate courses in a variety of formats (e.g., on campus, online, interactive video). The candidate is expected to establish a strong SFWE program, teach courses, contribute to mentoring students, including those from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds, maintain ABET accreditation of the BS degree program in SFWE, work with the ECE and SIE Department Heads to hire new faculty in SFWE, supervise the Academic Advisor of SFWE program, coordinate SFWE faculty teaching roles, outreach to graduates of the SFWE program, and outreach to industry. The SFWE program places a high value on collaboration both within the specific degree program, but also across other engineering disciplines. We are particularly interested in candidates who can work with a diverse student population, stakeholders, and colleagues.
This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Oversee the BS degree in SFWE program
• Initiate curricula changes and approves electives associated with the degree programs in SFWE
• Maintain ABET accreditation of the undergraduate degree program in SFWE
• Support preparation of Academic Program Review of ECE and SIE departments, especially for the SFWE program
• Teach undergraduate courses at multiple sites using a variety of formats, including on campus, online, and interactive video platforms
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across disciplinary lines
• Engage students in active learning, encouraging class participation, and provide support in completing class assignments / projects
• Develop / prepare course syllabi, assignments, and activities for course delivery
• Mentor and advise students with respect to career goals
• Support and coordinate SFWE faculty teaching roles
• Contribute to COE and the University of Arizona’s development through appropriate outreach to local communities (including government units, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and area residents)
• Outreach to graduates of the SFWE program
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Ph.D. in the discipline of instruction or a closely related field to the teaching duties expected

OR

Master's degree in the discipline of instruction or a closely related field to the teaching duties expected, PLUS

• Significant previous practical experience (e.g., executive in a large company, top executive in a small company, or business owner); OR
• Eighteen (18) units of graduate coursework in engineering or a related field; OR
• Any equivalent combination of other master’s degrees, graduate-level education, teaching experience, and/or practical experience that will bring value to the students’ learning experience as determined by the faculty members on the search committee at the time of hire; OR
• Tested Experience to include: professional certifications and achievement in engineering, or a related field, directly relevant to the subjects taught; OR
• Three or more years of relevant work experience (e.g. in private sector) in engineering or a related field.

Selected candidate must provide education credentials during the offer discussions.

•M.S. or Ph.D in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field.
•Demonstrated professional experience in innovative teaching methods, specifically in distance modalities.
•Demonstrated professional experience in undergraduate research and applied learning. Relevant industry experience.

Professor

Career-Track (CT)

Exempt

Full Time

40

1.0

Academic

Faculty

Yes - Full Benefits

DOE

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

1

8/16/2021

Young-Jun Son
Department Head, Systems and Industrial Engineering
son@arizona.edu

7/14/2021

Yes

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents

Please submit the following FOUR (4) documents:
* 1) Cover Letter
* 2) Curriculum Vitae
* 3) Statement of Vision for SFWE and Teaching Interests in the 'Additional Document slot'
* 4) THREE References/Referees' Contact Information (phone and email) in the 'Additional Document slot'

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution and a Native American/Alaska Native-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.