INSTITUTION: East Carolina University
DEPARTMENT: Engineering (Biomedical)
POSITION: Full time faculty (tenure-track)
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Tenure track, full time faculty position in the Department of Engineering. The primary emphasis areas for engineering faculty are teaching excellence in our undergraduate program, establishing an externally funded research program, and service to develop the quality and reputation of the Engineering program. Candidates should be committed to innovation and creativity in engineering education methods and approaches and also demonstrate the skills to build a collaborative research agenda. Applicants in a wide range of biomedical engineering related disciplines will be considered but those with professional, research and/or teaching experience in areas such as medical imaging, biomaterials, and devices are especially sought. Teaching assignments can range from core engineering courses such as statics, circuits, controls, and thermal systems to concentration courses in specialized areas such as biomedical engineering or graduate courses in collaboration with other departments.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates are required to have a terminal degree in an engineering field from a regionally accredited institution and demonstrate the potential for developing a research program at ECU. Beyond these minimum qualifications, we value a range of preferred experiences including background in engineering education and knowledge of continuous improvement processes and ABET accreditation requirements. Industry experience and registration as a Professional Engineer are also desired along with background or interest in outreach and collaboration activities involving industry, community colleges, and K‐12 programs. Experience in obtaining external funding, grant preparation and a record of scholarship are also desirable.
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY: www.ecu.edu
East Carolina University is the third largest institution in the 16‐member University of North Carolina system with an enrollment of over 27,700 students. ECU offers 104 bachelor’s degree programs, 73 master’s degree programs, 4 specialist degree programs, 2 first‐professional programs (MD, DDS), and 17 doctoral programs in eight professional colleges, the Brody School of Medicine, and the recently established School of Dentistry. ECU is located in Greenville, NC, a diverse and progressive city of approximately 75,000 that is within two hours driving distance of the Atlantic coast to the east and the Research Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill to the west.
COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER SCIENCE: www.tecs.ecu.edu/
The College of Technology and Computer Science is home to four departments: Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Management, and Technology Systems. The College maintains excellent laboratory facilities for instruction and research. There are many opportunities for interdisciplinary research collaborations, including work with the Brody School of Medicine.
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING: www.engineering.ecu.edu
The Department offers a BS in Engineering with concentrations in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering. There are currently 17 faculty and nearly 400 undergraduate engineering majors. The department plans to continue to grow the undergraduate program and is also working on a proposal to develop a graduate engineering program in collaboration with the ECU Brody School of Medicine and the new dental school.
SALARY:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with achievement and experience.
APPLICATIONS:
Application screening begins on January 5, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, candidates must submit a candidate profile, a letter of application addressing the position description along with statements of research and teaching interests, current curriculum vita, and names and contact information of 3 – 5 references online at www.jobs.ecu.edu. Original letters of reference and transcripts will be requested if selected for an interview. Any questions related to the position may be directed to Dr. Paul Kauffmann at (252) 328‐9645 kauffmannp@ecu.edu or Dr. Hayden Griffin at griffino@ecu.edu.
* ECU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University that accommodates individuals with disabilities. Individuals requesting a disability accommodation should call the ECU Office of Disability Support Services at 252‐328‐6799 (Voice/TTY/Relay). Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment. Official transcript required upon employment.
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