Assistant Professor

Position Function:

Faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering conducting education, research, and service programs.

Area of particular focus in this search is power systems.

Salary Grade : UC

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Department Profile:

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Mississippi State University consists of 27 faculty members (including 6 endowed professors), 7 professional staff, and over 700 undergraduate and graduate students with approximately 100 being at the Ph.D. level. With research expenditure of the department more than $13M (2020-201), the department houses the largest High Voltage Laboratory among North American Universities. For more detailed information on the department please visit our website www.ece.msstate.edu.

Area of Specialization:

Power Systems

Anticipated Appointment Date:

August 16, 2022

Tenure Track Status:

Tenure Track

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Research: performs and publishes research in the areas of interest and advances state of the art; obtains research grants/contracts with federal government and private industry; keeps other faculty members and students informed of advances in the areas of interest.

Teaching: teaches courses in the areas of interest at the undergraduate and graduate level; advises undergraduate students; guides graduate students in thesis and dissertations in the areas of interest.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates for the position are expected to hold a Ph.D. in electrical engineering or computer engineering or closely related field (ABDs may be considered). Rank will be at the Assistant Professor level.

ABDs or degree pending considered (all but DISS):

Yes

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to individuals with a record of teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels and research experience, a substantial record of peer-reviewed publications, and demonstrated ability to secure external funding.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

All applicants must apply online http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu

Dossiers must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for at least three professional references, and a statement (limited to three pages) that describes research and educational interests.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

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