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Asst/Assoc Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Employer
University of Connecticut
Location
Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut (US)
Salary
Approx. 95-100k

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Job Details

The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department at the University of Connecticut (UConn) solicits applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.  The position has an expected start date of August 23, 2023.  The successful candidate will advance education and research in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department with a particular emphasis in robotics, computer engineering, or related specialties. 

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and sustain an internationally-recognized and externally-funded research program in robotics engineering or computer engineering.  It is the expectation that the candidate must also share a deep commitment to effective instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, development of innovative courses and mentoring of students in research, outreach, and professional development. 

The successful candidate will also be expected to enhance inclusion and broaden participation among members of under-represented groups; as demonstrated through their research, teaching, and/or public engagement, strengthen the richness of diversity in the learning experience; integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods and research tools; and provide leadership in developing pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles and intellectual interests. 

The successful candidate will: 

  • Have a research focus on robotics, computer engineering or related areas such as artificial intelligence or machine learning. 
  • Contribute to the ECE Department academic, research and outreach mission. 
  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses that meet the curricular needs of the ECE department. 
  • Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. 
  • Provide service and leadership to the University of Connecticut, to external academic and scientific communities, and to the general public. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Earned Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field; a proven record of excellence in teaching; demonstrated potential in establishing a successful research and scholarship, and a deep commitment to promoting diversity through their academic and research programs. Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable. 
  • Research credentials in Electrical and Computer Engineering, specifically robotics, computer engineering, or related areas.  
  • A background that provides preparation for teaching excellence in undergraduate and graduate courses in ECE. 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills. 
  • Demonstrated success in original research, and publication of that work in archival journals. 
  • Experience with oral presentations at national or international scientific meetings. 
  • Candidates at the associate professor level should have established significant research programs with a track record of securing external funding as well as demonstration of a leadership role as the PI of research grants. 
  • Enhance inclusion and broaden participation among members of under-represented groups; as demonstrated through research, teaching, and/or public engagement, strengthen the richness of diversity in the learning experience; integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods and research tools; and provide leadership in developing pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles and intellectual interests. 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Expertise in Electrical Engineering and outstanding record of research and scholarship excellence; commitment to effective teaching, integrating technology into instruction, and online instruction; the ability to contribute through research, teaching, and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience. 
  • Candidates at the assistant professor level should have experience writing or assisting with research proposals. 
  • Research credentials that complement existing faculty expertise. 
  • Experience in collaboration with industry. 

APPOINTMENT TERMS 

This is a 9-month tenure-track position with an expected start date of August 23, 2023. The successful candidate's primary academic appointment will be at the Storrs campus with the possibility of work at UConn's regional campuses across the state. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications. 

 

TO APPLY 

Please apply online to Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17379 and submit the following application materials: 

  • A cover letter, 
  • Curriculum vitae,
  • A three to five page research plan (innovative concepts that will form the basis of academic career, experience in proposal development, mentorship of graduate students, etc.); 
  • A two to three page teaching plan (including teaching philosophy, teaching experience, commitment to effective learning, concepts for new course development, etc.); 
  • Commitment to diversity statement (including broadening participation, integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research and pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, etc.); 
  • Four letters of reference. 

 

Organization

Working at UCONN

The University of Connecticut is a national leader among public research universities, with more than 30,000 students seeking answers to critical questions in classrooms, labs, and the community. A culture of innovation drives this pursuit of knowledge throughout the University’s network of campuses. Connecticut’s commitment to higher education helps UConn attract students who thrive in the most competitive environments, as well as globally renowned faculty members. Our school pride is fueled by a history of success that has made us a standout in Division I athletics. UConn fosters a diverse and vibrant culture that meets the needs and seizes the opportunities of a dynamic global society.

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Telephone
860-486-3034
Location
9 Walters Avenue
Storrs
Connecticut
06269
US

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