What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Engineering Practice or Instruction position at The University of Akron?
Assistant Professor of Engineering Practice or Instruction
The University of Akron
Akron, OH 44325
Responsibilities:
The primary focus of this position is teaching and preparing undergraduate students for professional careers. The selected candidates will be required to update, revise, and deliver lecture and laboratory courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the undergraduate level. All areas in electrical and computer engineering will be considered, but candidates with expertise or teaching experience in Circuits, Digital Logic Design, Power, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Control Systems and Signal Processing are especially encouraged to apply. Additional duties include updating and maintaining laboratory courses, maintaining technical currency, actively participating in University, college, department, and program committee work, assessment/accreditation responsibilities, student recruitment, and other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a closely related area. Candidates with a Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with five (5) years or more of professional industry-based design experience will also be considered. Applicants must also demonstrate a passion for teaching and have robust training in the broad areas of electrical and computer engineering.
Preferred Qualifications: Candidates who have prior teaching experience that focuses on foundation topics in electrical and computer engineering, with a demonstrated record of teaching excellence.
Additional Position Information:
To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae and a list of three professional references to your profile. Please include contact information, including email addresses for your professional references.
After submission of your application, return to the "My Activities" link and upload the required documents to your profile under the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with reference to the minimum and preferred qualifications. This is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. A curriculum vitae will not be accepted in place of any information requested on the application. For assistance with your application or attachments please call Derek Brown in Human Resources at (330) 972-8402.
The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Application Deadline: May 14th, 2025
In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application at https://uakron.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UACareers/job/Akron-Ohio/Assistant-Professor-of-Engineering-Practice-or-Instruction_JR101805?q=JR101805
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
United States of America (Exempt)
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
American Association of University Professors
For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Iron Bones
Email:
ibones@uakron.edu
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Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.
