Tuesday, January 25, 2011

University of Idaho - Mech Engineering - Tenure-Track Asst Prof

INSTITUTION: University of Idaho
DEPARTMENT: Mechanical Engineering
POSITION: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
LINK: www.hr.uidaho.edu (annoucement #'s 10000069605 and 10000064810)
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2 Position Openings
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Idaho invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level. We are seeking candidates that have research expertise in (1) computational methods in areas that include mechanics, kinematics, machine design and structural optimization (announcement #10000069605); and (2) computational fluid dynamics or computational heat transfer as applied to thermal energy systems(announcement #:10000064810).

Successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, establish an externally funded research program, advise undergraduate and graduate students, assist in the assessment of ME courses and participate in distance education through the UI’s Engineering Outreach program. Ideal candidates will be able to participate in interdisciplinary research efforts both inside and outside the College of Engineering.

Minimum qualifications include: a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field; evidence of successfully teaching college-level courses; evidence of an active research agenda; evidence of potential to acquire external research funding; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and hold a professional engineering license or become a registered PE within three years.

Applicants must apply online at www.hr.uidaho.edu.

* To enrich education through diversity, the University of Idaho is an equal opportunity employer.

University of Texas at Dallas - Electrical Engineering - Asst, Assoc, or Full Prof

INSTITUTION: University of Texas at Dallas
DEPARTMENT: Electrical Engineering
POSITION: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor
LINK: http://provost.utdallas.edu/facultyjobs/welcome/jobdetail/pcb100902
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Department of Electrical Engineering - Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science
The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in all areas of Computer Engineering.

The Erik Jonsson School is home to Departments of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Bioengineering, and Material Science & Engineering and has interdisciplinary programs in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Software Engineering, Arts and Technology, and Systems Engineering & Management. A $100 million State-of-the are building for interdisciplinary research in engineering and science was inaugurated in 2007.

Computer Engineering in the Erik Jonsson School is an interdisciplinary program between the departments of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Since its inception, the CE program has been growing very rapidly and attracting an increasing number of students. It is in a unique position to continue its growth due to technological trends and market demand in emerging areas such as medical and bioengineering applications, ubiquitous networking, mechatronics and energy. The UTD-CE program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET and offers bachelor, master and doctoral degrees in CE.

The University of Texas at Dallas is situated in Richardson, with several hundred high-tech companies within a few miles of the campus, including Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, RIM, Rockwell-Collins, Ericsson, Hewlett-Packard, Samsung, Fujitsu, Cisco, Zyvex, and Intervoice. Opportunities for joint university-industry research projects are excellent

Qualified applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or a closely related field. Candidates must have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, and the potential to develop an externally funded research program. Candidates at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level must have a strong record of scholarly and professional achievements.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Indication of gender and ethnicity for affirmative action statistical purposes is requested as part of the application.

The University of Texas at Dallas is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran’s status, or sexual orientation.

To apply for this position, applicants should submit (a) their current curriculum vitae, (b) a letter of research and teaching interests and (c) letters of recommendation from (or the names and contact information for) at least five professional references via the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM available at the web site (follow link).

Monday, January 24, 2011

Kansas State University - Computing and Information Sciences - Associate or Full Professor

INSTITUTION: Kansas State University
DEPARTMENT: Computing and Information Sciences
POSITION: Associate or Full Professor
LINK: na
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The department of Computing and Information Sciences at Kansas State University invites applications for a position beginning in Fall 2011 at the level of Associate or Full Professor from candidates working in the areas of high assurance computing, program specification and verification, and formal methods. Preference will be given to candidates who will compliment the existing areas of strengths of the department which include high assurance systems, tools for developing, testing and verifying software systems, static analysis, model-driven computing, programming languages, security, and medical device software. Applicants must be committed to both teaching and research, and have an excellent research and teaching track record.
Applicants should have a PhD degree in computer science or related disciplines; salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Applications must include descriptions of teaching and research interests along with copies of representative publications.

Kansas State University is committed to the growth and excellence of the CIS department. The department offers a stimulating environment for research and teaching, and has several ongoing collaborative projects involving researchers in different areas of computer science as well as other engineering and science departments. The department has a faculty of nineteen, more than 100 graduate students, and 250 undergraduate students and offers BS, MS, MSE, and PhD degrees. Computing facilities include a large network of servers, workstations and PCs with more than 300 machines and a Beowulf cluster with 1000+ processors. The department building has a wireless network and state-of-the-art media-equipped classrooms. The department hosts several laboratories for embedded systems, software analysis, robotics, computational engineering and science, and data-mining.
Details of the CIS Department can be found at the URL http://www.cis.ksu.edu/.

Please send applications to Chair of the Recruiting Committee, Department of Computing and Information Sciences, 234 Nichols Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506 (email: Recruiting@cis.ksu.edu). Review of applications will commence January 3rd, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.

* Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Background checks are required.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

US Coast Guard Academy - Electrical Engineering - Lecturer (FTE Temp )

INSTITUTION: U.S. Coast Guard Academy
DEPARTMENT: Electrical Engineering
POSITION: Lecturer - full time, temporary
LINK: visit http://www.usajobs.gov/ and enter the following job announcement number, 11-1079-NE-DG
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LECTURER-ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy, located in New London, Connecticut, invites applications for one, and potentially up to three, full-time temporary Lecturer position(s) in Electrical Engineering. This position is expected to begin on or about 01 August 2011 and end on or before 24 May 2013.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Candidates should possess a Masters Degree in a discipline closely related to the field of Electrical Engineering, preferably from an ABET-accredited program. Candidates should have undergraduate teaching experience, preferably full time in an ABET-accredited program, and have excellent written and oral communication skills. Professional experience of candidates will also be considered. Excellent interpersonal, teaching, and communications skills are essential. Please describe experience you've had, if any, in the classroom teaching and mentoring diverse student populations, and/or promoting diversity initiatives, including efforts at creating communities of inclusion. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. An ability to obtain a security clearance is also desired. Some citizenship restrictions may apply.

HOW TO APPLY
You must submit your application so that it will be received by 10 February 2011. Individuals wishing to be considered for this position should submit:
1. letter of application summarizing specific qualifications
2. current curriculum vita
3. evidence of degrees obtained; this may be an official or unofficial transcript or copy(ies) of diploma(s)
4. statement of your teaching philosophy
5. list of courses taught, if you have teaching experience
6. names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references
7. description of your experience in the classroom teaching and mentoring diverse student populations, and/or any experience you have in promoting diversity initiatives, including efforts at creating communities of inclusion
8. statement specifying your country of citizenship (since some U.S. citizenship restrictions may apply)

Applications materials should be sent to:
U. S. Coast Guard Academy
Electrical Engineering Search Committee
Attn: Lecturer Search
27 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT 06320

Applications may also be emailed to EE_SearchCommittee@uscga.edu. Please include 'Lecturer Search' in the subject of your email. If education is used to qualify for this position, please include sufficient information in your resume so you can be evaluated. You may mail a list of college courses that includes hours and grades to provide detail. For additional job information, including benefits, and to apply on line, please visit http://www.usajobs.gov/ and enter the following job announcement number, 11-1079-NE-DG, in the search bar.

Position Contact Info:
CDR Rob Oatman
Phone: 860-444-8541
Email: Robert.R.Oatman@uscga.edu

* Minority candidates, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy prides itself in maintaining, developing, and promoting a community of inclusion that embodies a representative cross section of the United States. It is our belief that diversity is critical to the professional and personal development of future Coast Guard Officers as well as the entire academic and professional community at the Academy.

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is a highly selective federal military college providing a rigorous undergraduate program. In addition, the Coast Guard Academy provides the professional education and training required to prepare young women and men for careers as commissioned officers in the U. S. Coast Guard, the oldest lifesaving service, well-known for its humanitarian missions. The Academy offers B.S. degrees in eight academic majors: Electrical Engineering, Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine/Environmental Sciences, Operations Research/Computer Analysis, Management, and Government; the Academy is staffed with over 120 full-time civilian and military faculty. The attractive riverside campus is home to a nationally representative student body of about 1,000. The Academy is located near the shoreline of southeastern Connecticut, midway between New York and Boston, and is within commuting range of regional as well as national colleges and universities in the CT/RI/MA tri-state area. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit www.cga.edu for more information.