Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology- Tenure Track Position Available In Sumter, Alabama

Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology- Tenure Track

University of West Alabama:

Academic Affairs:

Engineering and Technology
Location
University of West Alabama
Open Date
Feb 04, 2025
Description
The University of West Alabama (UWA) invites qualified applicants to apply for the tenure-track faculty position in the Division of Engineering Technology (ET).
Teach a regular on-campus load of 4 courses per semester in the Division of Engineering Technology.
Fulfill other faculty responsibilities, including student advisement, student recruitment, student retention, scholarly research, grant writing, creative projects, research, and participation in University and community service.
Serve on College and University committees, as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chairperson or Dean.
Willingness to collaborate and thrive in a team environment.
Qualifications

Required:

Master’s (or higher) Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited program, with 18 hours of graduate-level coursework in the previous-mentioned disciplines.
Demonstrated experience in teaching courses in AC/DC, Solid State Electronics, Programmable Logic Controls (PLC’s), Motor Controls, Microprocessors, Programming, etc.
Commitment to quality teaching.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Skills required for collaborative curricular decision-making and advising students.
Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
Ability and willingness to work with students pursuing a degree in the Division of Engineering Technology.
Evidence of professional field experience in discipline.

Desired:

Terminal Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field from accredited programs; ABDs considered.
Demonstrated effectiveness in applying technology and hands-on learning to teaching.
Evidence of scholarly research.
Minimum of three years of successful teaching and advising experience in higher education.
Minimum of three or more years of professional field experience in discipline.
Before hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including information obtained from social media and other internet sources.
Application Instructions

To Apply:

When you select , you will be prompted to provide the following:
Cover Letter.
A current résumé.
Transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for application. Official transcripts must be submitted immediately upon employment.
Email and phone number of three professional references; reference letters may be requested later. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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Minority applications encouraged.