Instructor or Assistant Professor of Engineering

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia State University’s Perimeter College invites applications for a tenure-track instructor or assistant professor in Engineering. This is a teaching-focused position with 80% of workload devoted to instruction, and 10% each to service and scholarly/creative activity.

The successful candidate will teach 27–32 credit hours per academic year and engage in service to the department, college, and university, while thriving in a college-wide, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Teaching-focused engineering faculty role.
• Commitment to undergraduate education.
• Ability to thrive in a college-wide environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach 27–32 credit hours per academic year.
• Engage in service to the department, college, and university.
• Contribute to scholarly and creative activity.

Job description

Position Information

Posting Number: F00601P

Classification Title: Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty

Position Title: Instructor or Assistant Professor of Engineering

GSU Information: Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor's degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad. A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels. With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State's interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation's most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University's rapid research growth. Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta's vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship. General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State's in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities - in-person, online, or blended/hybrid - as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.

Department: Computer Science & Engineering

College: Perimeter College

Campus: College-wide

Position Type: Full Time Faculty

Posting Type: External

About the Department

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Georgia State University's Perimeter College recognizes the exponential growth of occupations in the fields of computer science and engineering. It is the department's mission to ensure that students are prepared for rewarding careers in these critically important areas. The department supports pathways in both Computer Science and Engineering. Courses supporting the Regents Engineering Pathway are also offered by the department, allowing students to complete two years of instruction at Perimeter College before transferring to engineering programs at renowned institutions within the University System of Georgia.

The department consists of nine full-time faculty members and seven part-time faculty dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment. Faculty actively engage with students, creating a collaborative atmosphere that contributes to student success. Students' projects have gained recognition at national conferences, and student teams have been among the winners and the top 10 finalists at the Community College Innovation Challenge sponsored by the National Science Foundation and American Association of Community Colleges.

Through a comprehensive approach encompassing academics, engagement, and service, the Computer Science and Engineering department strives to produce leaders who are equipped to tackle the challenges of the 21st century in the rapidly growing fields of computer science and engineering. Join the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and be a part of a community that empowers students to become innovative problem solvers and industry trailblazers.

Position Description

Perimeter College invites applications for a tenure-track instructor or assistant professor position in Engineering. This is a teaching-focused position: 80% of the workload is instruction, with service and scholarly and creative activity accounting for 10% each. Perimeter faculty are responsible for providing 27-32 credit hours of instruction per academic year and engaging in service to the department, college, and university. Perimeter College faculty maintain a campus presence, and the successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to early undergraduate teaching and learning, and the ability to thrive in a highly