School of Engineering-Open Rank-Electrical and Computer Engineering (Teaching Faculty)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Portal • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ( ECE ) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) invites applications for a non-tenure-track teaching instructor, assistant professor, or associate professor faculty position. The responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to (1) show a strong commitment to excellence in teaching required and elective courses in the ECE undergraduate and/or graduate programs and (2) participate in departmental service activities. Depending on the experience, strengths, and interests of the candidate, some effort may be devoted to advising ECE students, establishing and managing mentoring programs, other programs related to student success and retention, and outreach. The focus areas of interest include electronics, analog and digital design, power systems, and software engineering. This position is a non-tenure-earning, nine-month appointment; summer teaching assignments and pay may also be available depending on the courses taught. Supporting the department’s research activities may also provide summer funding. The successful candidate will engage in continuous professional development in teaching methodologies and discipline.

Requirements

• Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related area.
• Teaching experience in ECE courses is required.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates with prior college-level teaching and research experience and a track record of successfully implementing innovative, high-impact teaching practices in the classroom.
• The ideal candidate would also have 3+ years of experience with teaching, academic advising, mentoring, and student retention programs.

Responsibilities

• Show a strong commitment to excellence in teaching required and elective courses in the ECE undergraduate and/or graduate programs
• Participate in departmental service activities
• Advising ECE students
• Establishing and managing mentoring programs
• Establishing and managing other programs related to student success and retention
• Outreach
• Engage in continuous professional development in teaching methodologies and discipline

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees