Assistant Professor - Electrical Engineering

Marshall University • Huntington, WV

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About The Position

Marshall University Biomedical and Electrical Engineering (BMEE) department invites applications for (2) 3-year Term nine-month, non-tenure teaching track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. Candidates must be committed to contributing to an undergraduate-centered, pedagogically innovative, and modern Electrical and Computer Engineering degree program. Position Description: The faculty member in this position is required to teach lecture and laboratory courses within Electrical and Computer Engineering and related topics: supervise student projects; pursue professional development; engage in academic and career mentoring of students; assist in program assessment and execution of a continuous improvement plan; participate in university service; and engage in professional activities and organizations. The position is a 9-month appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Marshall University is a co-educational public university in Huntington, West Virginia, founded in 1837 and named after John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States. Marshall is West Virginia's second-largest university and the oldest public institution of higher learning in the state, tracing its founding to more than 180 years ago. Marshall University has been accredited continuously as an institution of higher learning by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1928. It also has earned and maintains specialized accreditation status with 21 agencies responsible for evaluating and conferring specialty accreditation for educational programs and fields of study such as business, engineering, medicine, pharmacy, psychology, and teacher education speech-language pathology. Marshall's offerings include more than 120-degree programs leading to associate, bachelor's, master's, first professional and doctoral degrees. In addition, the university provides certificate programs in several fields. Huntington offers a favorable cost of living, proximity to a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities (e.g., skiing, mountain biking, fishing, trails, rafting, hunting, boating, horseback riding, New River Gorge National Park, etc.), and a broad range of urban, sub-urban, and rural areas within easy driving distance of campus. Huntington is a vibrant, progressive city with a diverse economic base, and serves as a hub of the Tri-State (Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia) Ashland-Ironton-Huntington metropolitan area, which spans seven counties among its three states and has a population of 365,419. Qualified candidates should submit application materials, including a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, three reference letters, and unofficial transcripts. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.
• Possess a BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering and have received an MS in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Experience in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Nice To Haves

• Possess a Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Previous teaching experience on a college level, which includes experience with course development, laboratory development, program assessment, and ABET accreditation.
• Having industry experience in the US and the capabilities to build industry partnerships.

Responsibilities

• teach lecture and laboratory courses within Electrical and Computer Engineering and related topics
• supervise student projects
• pursue professional development
• engage in academic and career mentoring of students
• assist in program assessment and execution of a continuous improvement plan
• participate in university service
• engage in professional activities and organizations

Benefits

• Work week is 37.5 hrs.
• A great highlight in December is that Marshall University employees receive almost two weeks off for Winter Break!
• Holidays - Employees receive 13 Paid Holidays
• Annual and Sick Leave - Classified Staff, Non-Classified Staff and 12-month Faculty earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance - Marshall University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA). There are seven (7) health benefit plans.
• Educational/Tuition Benefits - Marshall University provides tuition benefits to regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
• Retirement Plans - Marshall University offers retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Full-time benefits eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).
• Life Insurance - Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
• Wellness Programs - PEIA provides various care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees