Visiting Assistant Professor - Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Visiting Assistant Professor - Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Job No: 496672
Position Type: full-time
Location: Lewisburg, PA
Categories: Electrical & Computer Engineering

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Bucknell University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) faculty position beginning in August 2021 for one academic year (nine months). VAPs teach six credits over the academic year - each lecture section counts as one credit and each lab section counts as half a credit. The expected teaching responsibilities are a second year signals and systems course and two third year electronic devices courses, all with labs, as well as one course to be determined.

While the primary responsibilities are teaching, continued scholarship and collaboration is encouraged. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in electrical or computer engineering or a closely related field and have demonstrated that they can effectively teach a range of electrical/computer engineering courses to a diverse set of undergraduate students.

For additional information and to apply, please visit careers.bucknell.edu  Please include a cover letter indicating your interest in and qualifications for the position and a current CV. The cover letter or CV should address the candidate's capability to educate students from diverse backgrounds. You may address questions about the position to ece@bucknell.edu. Review of applications will begin on April 5th and continue until a pool of qualified applicants is identified.

About Bucknell

Bucknell University is a private, highly ranked, primarily undergraduate, national liberal arts institution that also offers strong professional programs in engineering, management, education, and music.

Bucknell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university believes that students learn best in a diverse, inclusive community and is therefore committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education are encouraged.

Bucknell is committed to creating a climate that fosters inclusion, growth, and development for a diverse student body, and seeks candidates who are also committed to these goals.

Bucknell is committed to supporting the teacher-scholar model of faculty development. With a student-faculty ratio of about 9:1, small class sizes are a hallmark of the Bucknell educational experience. The university sponsors a range of activities to support the development of its faculty, including a Teaching-Learning Center and generous research support and leave policies.

Bucknell is located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, on the banks of the Susquehanna River. The Lewisburg area offers a combination of outdoor recreation opportunities and small-town amenities. In addition to the cultural and athletic events offered at the University and in town, the region offers strong schools and medical facilities, and an affordable cost of living. Bucknell is about three hours from Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

To apply, visit https://careers.bucknell.edu/en-us/job/496672/visiting-assistant-professor-department-of-electrical-and-computer-engineering

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