Assistant / Associate / Full Professor

Position Information

General Information Position Number 004502, 004503 Working Title Assistant / Associate / Full Professor Classification Title 9-Mo Tenure-Track / Tenured Faculty College College of Engineering (Col) Department College of Engineering Position Designation Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per year 9 Primary Purpose of Department The mission of the William States Lee College of Engineering is to transform lives, communities and industries through student-centered applied learning, powerful partnerships and convergent research.

Our vision is that the William States Lee College of Engineering is globally recognized for innovative research, meaningful mentorship and a theory-to-practice education that creates thought leaders and enhances social mobility.

Vacancy Open to All Candidates Description of Work

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments.

Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.

Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to : subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.

Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of her / his academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member’s discipline.

Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to : research / creative activity that generates new knowledge and / or synthesizes and / or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.

Service to University, the Public, and the Profession All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline.

Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to : service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities In response to the State of North Carolina’s initiative to engineer a smart and secure future , the William States Lee College of Engineering (LCoE) at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking applications for multiple full-time tenure-track positions at all academic ranks.

Successful candidates will contribute to the overarching initiative, with preference given to those conducting research in the areas of transportation and advanced mobility, or smart and sustainable cities.

We are particularly interested in those with experience in leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, cloud / edge computing, cybersecurity, etc.

to address today’s engineering challenges. Potential specific domain areas include; intelligent vehicles and electrification, simulation and calibration of large-scale and complex transportation systems, distributed self-aware systems for smart city applications, and vehicle to infrastructure communications.

As these positions are part of a larger $40+ million investment by the State of North Carolina and the University, successful candidates are expected to benefit from collaborative opportunities arising from recent hires with share interests within the College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) and the School of Data Science (SDS).

This large initiative also encompasses the design and construction of state-of-the-art facilities, acquisition of advanced equipment, and growth of several University undergraduate and graduate programs.

Minimum Experience / Education

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in an appropriate engineering discipline or another closely related field and have a background aligning with one of the listed research foci.

In addition, they must demonstrate significant accomplishments or outstanding potential in scholarship, teaching, and research, corresponding to the rank of appointment.

Successful candidates are expected to : 1) develop and sustain nationally and internationally recognized, externally funded research programs as evidenced by high-quality publications and successful mentoring of students;

2) contribute to teaching and course development at both the graduate and undergraduate levels; and 3) demonstrate an ability to engage in an inclusive environment.

Necessary Licenses / Certifications Candidates chosen for these positions will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree.

Candidates chosen for these positions will be subject to a criminal background check.

This position will remain open until filled, but priority consideration will be given to candidates that apply by October 31, 2023

The application package should include (1) a cover letter, (2) a detailed CV, (3) Statement of Research, Teaching, and Leadership, and (4) contact information for at least three references.

Special Notes to Applicants Job Open Date 08 / 29 / 2023 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Date Review of Applications will Begin 10 / 31 / 2023