Assistant Professor

Kettering University; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering University in Flint, MI invites applications for a faculty position in electrical engineering. Responsibilities include teaching a range of lecture and laboratory courses, developing curricula, supervising student projects, and pursuing scholarly activity aligned with the teacher-scholar model.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills, the ability to develop courses in emerging technologies, and a commitment to the university's values of respect, integrity,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in electrical engineering or a closely related field; ABD with completion by time of appointment considered.
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching lecture and laboratory courses in foundational and advanced electrical engineering topics.
• Ability to develop courses in new technologies aligned with industry trends.
• Record of scholarly achievement and potential for future contributions.
• Effective written and oral communication skills in English.
• Proof of legal authority to work at Kettering University.
• Commitment to Kettering University values: Respect, Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and learning duties, including course, laboratories, and curriculum development, student projects, and professional development.
• Research and scholarship: establish a research program aligned with the teacher-scholar model; involve students and publish in peer-reviewed outlets.
• Service and citizenship within the department, institution, profession, and the community.

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About Kettering: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.

Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.

To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.

Demonstrated excellence in teaching and student learning at the undergraduate and graduate levels

Record of developing courses, designing curriculum, and establishing laboratory activities.

Record of sponsored scholarship

Industrial / Professional experience outside of academia in one or more of the following application areas: electronic systems, battery and energy storage systems, vehicle electrification systems, robotic systems, mechatronic systems, communication and networking systems, electronic control systems;

Experience working effectively in an interdisciplinary environment.

Job Specific Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in electrical engineering or a closely related field *ABD with completion by time of appointment will be considered).

Demonstrated expertise in teaching lecture and laboratory courses in a wide range of foundational and advanced courses, including; circuits and electronic systems, electrical machines, control systems, signals and systems, signal processing, communications, battery and energy storage systems, vehicle electrification systems, robotic systems, mechatronic systems, and communication systems.

The ability to develop courses in new technologies supporting industry trends and institutional initiatives.

Record of scholarly achievements in electrical engineering and evidence of potential for future achievement.

Effective written and oral communication skills in the English language.

Proof of legal authority to work at Kettering University.

Understand and have a commitment to Kettering University Values

RESPECT : for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity partnerships with students.

INTEGRITY : including accountability, transparency and ethics.

CREATIVITY : fostering flexibility and innovation.

COLLABORATION : across disciplines and with all partners.

EXCELLENCE : in all we do.

Job Duties

Percent of total time

Percent of total time 55

Duties

Teaching and learning duties, including course, laboratories, and curriculum development, student projects, professional development aiming at enhancing student learning and best practices in teaching and learning.

Percent of total time

Percent of total time 25

Duties

Research and scholarship: This includes establishing a research program appropriate for Kettering University, and aligned with teacher-scholar model. Also, it is expected that faculty involves students in research projects, publish their research and scholarship work in peer reviewed journals, as well as presentations in conferences.

Percent of total time

Percent of total time 20

Duties

Service and citizenship: This includes service activities within the department, the institution, the profession, and the community.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of References
• Research Philosophy

Kettering University, 1700 University Ave. Flint, MI 48504