Lehigh University - Electrical and Computer Engineering - (open)

INSTITUTION: Lehigh University
DEPARTMENT: Electrical and Computer Engineering
POSITION: (open)
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Power Systems Engineering for Tomorrow’s Electricity Grid

Lehigh University invites applications to fill a faculty position (rank open) in power systems engineering within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The candidate should have demonstrated qualifications and interest in the design, testing, and implementation of smart electricity systems. Contacts with funding agencies, ability to lead team proposal efforts, and knowledge of industry practices and contacts will be regarded as highly desirable. This faculty hire will be part of a new cluster focused on “Integrated Networks for Electrical, Information, and Financial Flows” consisting of multiple faculty members from across the university.

Applicants must possess (1) an earned doctorate, outstanding academic credentials, and a demonstrated record of success; (2) excellent potential for interdisciplinary research; and (3) the ability and commitment to teach courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The position will require developing broad research agendas and externally-funded, interdisciplinary research programs; supervision of M.S. and Ph.D. students; and contributing to the smart grid cluster of Lehigh University through innovative research and teaching.

Applications should include a statement of interest, a curriculum vita, list of publications, research and teaching statements, and the names and full contact information for at least three references. Application material is due on December 31, 2011 but will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted at: http://www.ece.lehigh.edu/powereng. Inquiries may be addressed to powersearch(at)lehigh.edu.

Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Lehigh offers excellent benefits including domestic partner benefits. For further information see: http://www.lehigh.edu/~inprv/faculty/worklifebalance.html