Assistant Professor - Engineering

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Closing Date : 12 / 31 / 2024

12 / 31 / 2024

Type of Position :

Faculty - Tenure / Tenure Track

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Institution Name :

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity.

The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.

S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies.

Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department :

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

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Summary of Job Duties :

As an Assistant Professor, responsibilities include teaching, research, and service in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

This position is a 100% appointed, 9-month, tenure-track position.

Specifically, this position will conduct research leading to scholarly publications in the appropriate area, write proposals to obtain external funding, establish an independent research program supported by external funding, develop graduate and undergraduate courses, provide curriculum material, construct syllabi, provide classroom instruction, write and administer exams, prepare and evaluate students, mentor students, serve on various faculty and student-oriented committees, exhibit participation and leadership in related professional societies and participate in the faculty decision-making for the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

For this position, the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is seeking candidates with expertise in the broad area of electronics, including, but not limited to, digital design, VLSI design, microprocessor system design, embedded systems, etc.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

Ph.D. in Electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution of higher education, conferred by the start of employment

A promising track record in scholarship through refereed publications in conferences and / or journals

Demonstrated interest in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students

Preferred Qualifications :

Research expertise in the broad area of electronics, including, but not limited to, digital design, VLSI design, microprocessor system design, embedded systems, etc.

Teaching experience in the field of electrical and computer engineering in an accredited, higher education environment

Grant proposal writing experience

Additional Information :

Salary Information :

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply :

Cover Letter / Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents :

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information :

Terry Bennett, SHRM-CP, HR & Curriculum Manager,

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Applicants should upload a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research philosophy, statement of teaching philosophy, and three confidential letters of recommendation.

Please combine application materials (in the order of cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research philosophy, statement of teaching philosophy) into a single PDF file.

To ensure full consideration, please submit all materials by December 31, 2024. Review of applications will begin after January 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

For questions regarding this position, please email Terry Bennett, SHRM-CP, HR & Curriculum Manager ().

Pre-employment Screening Requirements :

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information 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.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity).

Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.

S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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