What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering - WVU Tech (Beckley) position at West Virginia University?
West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech), part of the WVU system of campuses located in Beckley, WV, is currently inviting applications and nominations for the following employment opportunity:
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering within the Leonard C. Nelson School of Engineering seeks to hire a tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor in Electrical Engineering. The department offers two-degree programs: BS degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) and BS degree in Computer Engineering (CpE). The department also offers an area of emphasis in Electrical Energy Systems. The position is 9-month, tenure track, full-time, and benefits-eligible.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Electrical Engineering courses for baccalaureate programs. Specific areas of teaching for the successful candidate will be Electrical Energy/Power Systems (i.e. Power Systems Analysis, Electrical Machines, Renewable Energy, Power Electronics, Protective Relays) and Analog/Digital Electronics (i.e. Semiconductor Components). The successful candidate will also be expected to pursue scholarly/research activities and perform other service associated with a faculty position. Commitment to teaching excellence, student-centered scholarly/research activities, responsiveness to student needs, and good communication skills are essential.
Anticipated Date of Appointment: August 15, 2025, or until the position is filled.
Location: Beckley, WV
Deadline: Review of applications begins immediately
WVU Tech is a divisional campus of the West Virginia University system and is located in Beckley, West Virginia. It boasts a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 17 students, allowing personalized attention in a supportive environment. WVU Tech is ranked first in the state for return on investment (ROI), and seventh in the nation in annual ROI for students paying in-state tuition. The campus is near state and national parks and numerous recreational opportunities. WVU Tech offers a broad array of programs including four-year (BS) programs in Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering; Computer Science; and Information Systems.
More information about the Leonard C. Nelson School of Engineering can be found at: http://engineering.wvutech.edu/.
All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.
- An earned doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a closely related field.
- The successful candidate must have excellent teaching abilities and show potential in scholarly/research activities, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
- To be considered at the Associate Professor rank, applicants must have a minimum of five years of higher education teaching experience.
Applications must include:
- Letter of interest
- Teaching philosophy statement
- Student-centered scholarly/research activities statement
- Curriculum vitae
- Unofficial copies of all transcripts
- Contact information for three references including telephone and email address
Apply online at: http://hr.wvutech.edu/employment_opportunities
Please electronically submit a single PDF file containing the application materials.
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