Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University is looking for an Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in Electrical Engineering for a term appointment. The role involves teaching undergraduate courses with a focus on analog and digital electronics. Candidates should possess a graduate degree, ideally a Ph.D., and must demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion in education. Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and a passion for undergraduate education are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in undergraduate education.
• Fluency in English required for evaluating technical reports.
• Experience in supervising undergraduate or graduate students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate electrical engineering courses with laboratory components.
• Supervise undergraduate research or graduate projects.
• Encourage active learning and respect diverse learning styles.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Active learning

Cultural respect

General computer skills

Education

Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Electrical Engineering at Penn State is seeking a qualified individual for a non-tenure-line position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor or Associate Teaching Professor to teach a variety of resident and online undergraduate electrical engineering courses, with an emphasis on analog and digital electronics and capstone design. Some of these courses have a significant laboratory component. Additional duties may include supervising undergraduate students pursuing undergraduate research or supervising graduate students pursuing non-thesis master’s degrees. Candidates must have a strong interest in undergraduate education, with a particular interest in active learning. An interest in engineering ethics is also strongly desired. Candidates should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They must be able to communicate in an effective, supportive manner, and be respectful of differences in culture and learning styles, helping students with subject content according to an individual`s strengths. Candidates must also be fluent in reading, speaking and writing English and be able to evaluate student-generated technical reports. They must have excellent general computer skills and be able to quickly learn and utilize a range of software and hardware utilized in the various courses and laboratories. A graduate degree in Electrical Engineering is required by the start date (Ph.D. is preferred). Candidates will be considered for the rank commensurate with their education and experience in accordance with AC21 (https://policy.psu.edu/policies/ac21) .

The Department is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, and leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Additional information about the department can be found at http://www.eecs.psu.edu/.

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter, CV, and a statement of teaching experience. Applications must also include two reference letters to be submitted to Isaac Knepp via email at [e-mail]. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please also contact Isaac Knepp at [e-mail] or 814-865-2366. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found. This is a term appointment with the possibility of renewal. The appointment may be for a duration of 1 year to 5 years. Rank and length of term are determined by education and qualifications.

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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