Lecturer/Sr Lecturer/Master Lecturer

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The Department of Engineering Education (EEd) in the Herbert Wertheim College of
Engineering (HWCOE) at the University of Florida (UF) is soliciting applications
for a full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Master Lecturer (working title Assistant/Associate/Full
Instructional Professor) in the areas of artificial intelligence and applied
data science with connected technical expertise in advanced machine learning
(e.g., NLP, LLMs, computer vision, mathematical foundations for AI and data
science, ML security), and/or proficiency in at least one sensing modality.
Although the anticipated hiring rank is Lecturer/Instructional Assistant
Professor, senior levels will be considered based upon experience. If you are
passionate about shaping the next generation of engineers and possess a proven
track record in academia and industry, we invite you to apply for this exciting
opportunity.

EEd advances the study, practice, and innovation of engineering learning across
the entire learner lifespan using evidence-based, interdisciplinary approaches
to improve engineering learning, performance, motivation, and long-term success.
Additional information can be found on our webpage at: Home Page - Department of
Engineering Education [https://eed.eng.ufl.edu/]

The University of Florida (UF) is the flagship campus of the State of Florida
university system and is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public
universities. UF is home to HiPerGator, the fastest AI supercomputer in higher
education, and the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is undergoing a major
expansion in faculty, research, and facilities with a strong focus on artificial
intelligence. In Fall 2023, UF opened Malachowsky Hall for Data Science &
Information Technology, a 260,000-square-foot facility that serves as the hub
for AI.

For more information about college initiatives, visit eng.ufl.edu
[http://eng.ufl.edu/]

Requirements

• PhD in engineering or a closely related discipline
• The selected candidate must provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. Transcripts marked “Issued to Student” will not be considered official.
• Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
• Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of advanced programming areas, including modern machine learning and deep learning methods
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas is preferred: mechanical engineering, electrical & computer engineering, or computer science.
• The successful candidate will be able to effectively communicate complex concepts to undergraduate and graduate students, foster a collaborative learning environment, and remain current with developments in their field.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in engineering education research is expected; certification, training, or comparable experience in engineering education research is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teaching, updating, and developing undergraduate and graduate engineering courses
• Online and face‐to‐face instruction
• Research in support of teaching
• Service and teaching activities at the local, state, and national level, as well as at the university level, as directed by the department chair
• Teaching assignments will be made according to background and experience and will be six to eight sections per year based on mutual agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees