Electrical and Computer Engineering - Renewable Contract Teaching Assistant Professor - 530364

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

79d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering at The University of Alabama invite applications for multiple Renewable Contract Teaching Assistant Professor candidates that have a passion for teaching and curriculum development across electrical and computer engineering disciplines. This position is a non-tenure track, three-year appointment that is renewable at the discretion of the University. Primary responsibilities of this position include: (1) teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in areas related to electrical or computer engineering in person and possibly online; (2) mentoring and guiding students individually as part of capstone or applied project teams; (3) maintaining visible on campus presence including regular office hours; (4) innovating curriculum and assessment approaches, and (5) performing service activities for the department, college, and university commensurate with the teaching faculty position. This position is a non-tenure-earning position, renewable on a multi-year basis at the discretion of the University. This appointment is dependent upon meeting the departmental and college performance standards and complying with all faculty and general UA employment policies, with no expectation of continued employment beyond any contract period. The ECE Department and College pride themselves on the outstanding educational experience provided to their students, and thus faculty candidates must demonstrate both an ability to develop and teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the faculty member’s area(s) of expertise and to teach required core ECE degree program courses that support the delivery and accreditation of the ECE Department’s various degree programs. The department, college and university are also notable for the collegial, welcoming and supportive spirit built into the fabric of who we are and how we interact across our College family of students, faculty, and staff. It is therefore expected that candidates demonstrate an ability to support this important aspect of our community. Appointments to the faculty of The University of Alabama are based on the personnel requirements of the University’s academic programs and on the goal of achieving and maintaining excellence in its teaching, research, and service/academic citizenship activities.

Requirements

• Earned Ph.D. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the date of appointment.
• Demonstrated interest and/or record in electrical and computer engineering education and professional service in area(s) of specialization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Evidence of the potential to develop and deliver high-quality courses and curriculum.
• Exhibit the potential for excellent teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Applicants must also meet all university criteria for appointment to the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated record of high-quality teaching and educational activities supporting both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
• Experience with academic program assessment.
• Exceptional collegial, interpersonal, and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in areas related to electrical or computer engineering in person and possibly online
• Mentoring and guiding students individually as part of capstone or applied project teams
• Maintaining visible on campus presence including regular office hours
• Innovating curriculum and assessment approaches
• Performing service activities for the department, college, and university commensurate with the teaching faculty position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree