Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering - WVU Tech (Beckley)

West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech), part of the WVU system of campuses located in Beckley, WV, is currently inviting applications and nominations for the following employment opportunity:

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering within the Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering and Sciences, seeks to hire a tenure track Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering. The department offers two-degree programs: BS degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) and BS degree in Computer Engineering (CpE). The department also offers an area of emphasis in Electrical Energy Systems. The position is 9-month, tenure track, full-time, and benefits-eligible.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Electrical and Computer Engineering courses for baccalaureate programs. The successful candidate will also be expected to pursue scholarly/research activities and perform other service associated with a faculty position. Commitment to teaching excellence, student-centered scholarly/research activities, responsiveness to student needs, and good communication skills are essential.

Date of Appointment: August 12, 2022

Location: Beckley, WV

Deadline: Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

WVU Tech is a divisional campus of the West Virginia University system and is located in Beckley, West Virginia. It boasts a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 17 students, allowing personalized attention in a supportive environment. WVU Tech is ranked first in the state for return on investment (ROI), and seventh in the nation in annual ROI for students paying in-state tuition. The campus is near state and national parks and numerous recreational opportunities.

WVU Tech offers a broad array of programs including four-year (BS) programs in Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering; Computer Science; and Information Systems.

More information about the Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering and Sciences can be found at: http://engineering.wvutech.edu/

Qualifications :

• An earned doctorate in Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering with a bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering.
• The successful candidate must have excellent teaching abilities and show potential in scholarly/research activities, and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Applications must include:

• Letter of interest
• Teaching philosophy statement
• Student-centered scholarly/research activities statement
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial copies of all transcripts
• Contact information for three references including telephone and email addres

Apply online at: http://hr.wvutech.edu/employment_opportunities

At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.

From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley — the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position. Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb. To learn more about West Virginia University, visit go.wvu.edu. View current career opportunities at careers.wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.