Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering

Position Announcement

The Department of Engineering at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position, emphasizing in Electrical Engineering. This position will start Fall Semester or August 2022. The preferred candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline and be expected to teach and develop lower and upper-level courses in our Electrical Engineering program. The Electrical Engineering program was recently added to our Mechanical Engineering program to meet market demand and fulfill the university’s mission. Information about the Engineering Department (and their degrees offered) can be found online at https://mech.dixie.edu .

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits of lecture and laboratory courses in electrical engineering and related engineering courses each academic year.
• Involve undergraduate students in research and experiential-learning projects.
• Contribute to the developing programs and emphases in Electrical Engineering.
• Attend department, division, and college faculty meetings; work with other faculty in program management and adhere to university policy and procedures.
• Perform defined campus-wide duties, including holding office hours, functioning as an advisor to students, and performing university service and scholarship as defined by academic policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Engineering is required, with Electrical Engineering being preferred. Candidates with degrees in a related field, such as Computer Engineering, will also be considered. Applicants who are ABD are invited to apply, if degree will be completed prior to August 2022.
• Prior teaching experience in core electrical engineering courses preferred; candidates with adequate teaching assistant experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with relevant industry experience preferred.
• A strong commitment to and evidence of potential for excellence in teaching (finalists will be required to give a teaching demonstration as part of the interview process).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to collegiality and teamwork.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with other faculty, staff, and students and contribute to a collegial environment. Candidates should respect students and colleagues from all backgrounds, and should be an advocate for women, people of color, and other groups underrepresented in engineering.
• Be strongly committed to the teacher-scholar model, maintaining high-quality teaching while also supporting research involving highly motivated undergraduates. An interest in active learning, experiential learning, and student engagement is desirable.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2022, with pay & benefits starting July 1, 2022. Annual base salary of $76,000+ depending upon qualifications & experience; additional compensation available for summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, etc. See https://humanresources.dixie.edu/employee-benefits/ under 'Benefits Summary' for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Position open until filled; applications will be reviewed weekly starting September 27, with more information sent to applicants thereafter. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (approximately one page, single-spaced, about their teaching or other experience, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population). Please upload all of the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution committed to exceptional student learning and success. The university has adopted an instructional approach of 'active learning. active life' and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, the university is located in picturesque southwestern Utah with its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. The nearest metropolitan area is Las Vegas, NV (120 miles), with amenities such as an international airport and professional sporting teams. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 230 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. Utah Tech seeks to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of Utah Tech are fully committed to Affirmative Action and within its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or DSU’s non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@dixie.edu , HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Abby DeFeo - titleix@dixie.edu , 435-652-7731.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.dixie.edu/ or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov , 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov , 303-844-5695.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.