Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering

Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering

Contract Terms: Full-time, 9-month, Tenure-track

Start Date: August 1, 2023

Application Deadline: January 6, 2023

About Arkansas Tech:

Arkansas Tech University is a public, comprehensive, regional university that was established by Act 100 of the 37th Arkansas General Assembly in 1909. ATU offers credentials and degrees at the technical certification, associate, baccalaureate, graduate and doctoral levels. The university operates campuses in Russellville and Ozark as well as Arkansas Tech Career Center (ATCC). Home to almost 10,000 students, ATU offers stackable credentials and multiple entry points to higher education. In all, Arkansas Tech offers more than 100 programs of study, including many of the most sought-after four-year baccalaureate programs among college freshmen -- business, engineering, physical and biological sciences, the social sciences and teacher education. Pre-professional programs prepare ATU students to become doctors, dentists, lawyers, pharmacists, physical therapists and veterinarians. For more information about Arkansas Tech University and the surrounding community, please visit our website at www.atu.edu/hr to find our “Live Here” informational resources.

Position Summary:

Arkansas Tech University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering level starting in August 2023.  The Electrical Engineering program serves 170 students majoring in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering with Biomedical Option.  The BS programs in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://www.abet.org/). Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and student interactions through undergraduate and graduate research, advising and student organizations. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach, assess, and develop undergraduate and Master's level courses in power systems and electrical machines and other curricular areas of the engineering programs.

Effectively advise/mentor students at the undergraduate and Master's level.

Engage students in high impact learning practices.

Participate in scholarly activities including graduate and/or undergraduate research with publishing in appropriate journals or conferences.

Develop a sustainable scholarship program including seeking external funds to support the program.

Provide impactful departmental, college, university, and professional service to the university, community, and state.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of and ability to teach courses related to electrical power systems, electrical power distribution, grid operation and protection, electric machines, and renewable energy.

Ability to teach fundamental Electrical Engineering courses.

Demonstrated skills in both oral and written communication.

Required Qualifications:

Earned Ph.D. (or if ABD the degree must be awarded by December 31, 2023) in Computer or Electrical Engineering from an institution that offers ABET EAC accredited program(s). 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Specialization/emphasis in one of the following areas: Electrical power systems, electrical power distribution, grid operation and protection, electric machines.

Teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Industrial experience.

P.E. registration.

Potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Evidence of or potential for fostering an inclusive environment for diverse populations.

Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands:

Russellville Campus

What to Submit:

Cover letter describing your candidacy for the position Unique qualifications (3 pages max) Teaching and Research Philosophy (3 pages max) Resume (10 pages max) Copy of transcripts Full contact information for 3 references

To be considered for the Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering position, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system, Cornerstone, prior to the closing date of January 6, 2023.

Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply now.  This position anticipated start date is August 1, 2023.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check.  A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position.  Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Arkansas Tech University is an AA/EOE employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.