Assistant/Associate Professor of Engineering Technology

Job Title : Assistant / Associate Professor of Engineering Technology

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Job no : 519377

Work type : On Campus

Location : Normal, Illinois

Job Summary

The Department of Technology at Illinois State University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position in Engineering Technology with a background in Sustainable & Renewable Energy at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to begin August 16, 2025.

A successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in the Engineering Technology and Sustainable & Renewable Energy programs;

additional preference will be placed on a candidate who can teach project management at the graduate level. The normal teaching load is nine credit hours per semester (3 courses).

Develop a focused agenda of scholarship and grantsmanship appropriate to the discipline and disseminate through peer-reviewed venues.

Work closely with faculty and students to develop research skills. Work closely with faculty and staff to develop relationships with industry and external funding for program initiatives.

Participate in the re-accreditation process and track student learning outcomes assessments.

Additional Information

Illinois State University, IllinoisState.edu, was founded in 1857 as Illinois' first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges.

• Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design : 2024-2029, lists our seven core values : Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship;
• Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect;

and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Engineering, Technology, or closely related field (exceptional A.B.D. candidates will also be considered with an expected completion of their doctoral degree before August 16, 2025).
• One or more years of experience in research and / or industry in one of the following areas : electrical applications, renewable energy, energy conversion, technical project management, and other relevant ET / SRE topics.
• Evidence of conducting research in an area related to Engineering Technology and / or Sustainable & Renewable Energy.
• For teaching positions, state law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position.

Required Applicant Documents

• Cover letter clearly describing area of experience and fit for the position (maximum two pages).
• Curriculum vitae.
• Teaching statement (maximum one page).
• Research statement (maximum one page).
• Names and contact details of at least 3 references (name, telephone, email, relationship).

Please Note : These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply".

Special Instructions for Applicants

Apply by October 31, 2024.

Contact Information for Applicants

If any applicant has questions about the position, please visit https : / / tec.illinoisstate.edu / or contact Cindy Wert, Administrative Aide, Department of Technology at [email protected] or 309-438-2119.

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.

1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and / or an employment history review.

You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383.

The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

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