What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Electrical Engine position at The Pennsylvania State University?
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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.
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 imk4@psu.edu. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please also contact Isaac Knepp at imk4@psu.edu 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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