Open Rank - Electrical & Computer Engineering - #241041 & 251071

Western Carolina University; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative university is expanding its engineering programs and seeking dynamic faculty members in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to teaching and research in cutting-edge areas such as Cyber-Physical Systems and Machine Learning. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of engineering education while engaging with industry and fostering student success. Join a vibrant academic community that values collaboration and creativity, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and the broader community.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition waivers for courses

Free group exercise classes

Discounted campus recreation membership

Paid parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

12 paid holidays

24 hours of paid community service leave

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field required.
• Three years of relevant industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in multiple topics.
• Engage in research and industry collaboration.

Skills

Cyber-Physical Systems

Digital Twins

Embedded Control Systems

Machine Learning

Quantum Computing

Semiconductor Devices

Wide Bandgap Power Electronics

Education

PhD in Computer Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Open Rank - Electrical & Computer Engineering - #241041 & 251071

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of scholarship plans, unofficial transcripts from highest degree earned*, and a list of three professional references with full contact information.

For questions or additional information please contact Dr. Andy Ritenour at [e-mail]

*All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. The transcript must state "Degree Awarded," "Degree Conferred," or a similar phrase. For candidates who are ABD, please submit your most recent doctoral program transcript along with your master's degree transcript, if you hold such a degree. The master's degree transcript must have a notation such as "Degree Awarded," "Degree Conferred," or similar phrase, to verify it as your highest completed degree.

Posting Details

Posting Information

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes 'Best Employers' lists each year. Including:
* 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
* 2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
* 2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC system's westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

WCU embraces its role as a regionally engaged university and is designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a community engaged university. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to public engagement through their teaching, service, and scholarship.

A PhD or equivalent terminal degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field is required prior to the start date.

Posting Number	FAC782P
Quick Link for Internal Postings	https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/29465
Classification Title	Assistant Professor
Working Title	Open Rank - Electrical & Computer Engineering - #241041 & 251071
Department	School of Engineering & Technology
About WCU
Position Summary	The primary location of these positions is the main campus in Cullowhee, NC. Two positions are available. The College of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University (WCU) is growing! The University has received substantial support from the North Carolina legislature to expand engineering to meet the rapidly growing needs of the region and state. Our engineering and engineering technology programs feature project-based learning embedded throughout the curricula, preparing our students for professional practice and advanced study. Industry engagement is a hallmark of our programs, and we pride ourselves as having faculty with significant industry experience. Our culture embraces faculty-student interaction through experiences such as undergraduate research. We are committed to changing the lives of our students and their families through a transformative experience in our rural main-campus setting in the mountains of western North Carolina. The College's programs are instrumental to the economic vitality of the region and are advancing the university to be one of the nation's premier regional comprehensive institutions. We are creating leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs with the foundation and skills needed for transformative careers in engineering and beyond. We are recruiting for two faculty positions in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field, at the assistant, associate, or full professor rank to serve a foundational role in developing and growing new programs in emerging technology fields. Faculty are routinely expected to teach in multiple topic areas at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We seek candidates with teaching and research expertise in one or more of the following areas: Cyber-Physical Systems Digital Twins Embedded Control Systems and Verification (Hardware-in-the-Loop) Machine Learning Quantum Computing, Sensing, Communications Semiconductor Devices (Simulation, Characterization, Reliability) Wide Bandgap Power Electronics These are nine-month tenure/tenure-track positions. Rank will be determined at the point of hire. The anticipated start date is August 2025. The successful candidate should have an interest and commitment to teaching, scholarship, and professional service. WCU's Engineering and Engineering Technology programs are accredited by ABET's EAC and ETAC, respectively. Successful candidates will be expected to support the University's external engagement mission and our Quality Enhancement Program (QEP). Applicants are encouraged to visit the WCU website www.wcu.edu for details regarding the QEP.
Carnegie statement
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications	Preferred candidates will have one or more of the following: Three years of relevant industry experience Professional engineering licensure and registration University-level teaching experience including online/distance education Research experience in grantsmanship, refereed publications, and undergraduate and graduate student supervision Expertise in multiple teaching and research areas
Position Type	Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week
Number of Months Per Year	9

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Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call [phone] or email at [e-mail].

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Open Date	11/22/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire. Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of scholarship plans, unofficial transcripts from highest degree earned*, and a list of three professional references with full contact information. For questions or additional information please contact Dr. Andy Ritenour at [e-mail] *All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. The transcript must state "Degree Awarded," "Degree Conferred," or a similar phrase. For candidates who are ABD, please submit your most recent doctoral program transcript along with your master's degree transcript, if you hold such a degree. The master's degree transcript must have a notation such as "Degree Awarded," "Degree Conferred," or similar phrase, to verify it as your highest completed degree.
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application


2. Curriculum Vitae


3. Teaching Philosophy


4. Other Document


5. Unofficial Transcripts


6. List of references

Optional Documents

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