Visiting Assistant Professor (SEAS)

University of the District of Columbia•Washington, DC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

University of the District of Columbia’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) invites applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor Electrical and Computer Engineering for Computer Engineering program; The appointment is expected to be effective immediately. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is searching for a faculty colleague who is committed to student learning and professional development, collaborative research, growth and quality of our degree programs and research portfolio. An earned doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field is required. Expertise is preferred in digital signal processing, artificial intelligence, control, electronics, and communication. The candidate intends to be an outstanding teacher and scholar committed to working with diverse student body and community. The position involves undergraduate and graduate teaching, student advising, and research in electrical and computer engineering and related fields including the broad areas of computer engineering. The position is expected to be filled at the assistant professor tenure-track faculty. The University of the District of Columbia is an urban land-grant institution and the only public university in the District of Columbia. Building on a 172-year tradition of excellence and opportunity, we pursue a broad mission of education, research, and community service, nurturing the next generation of diverse professionals and leaders, focused on making our city, region, country, and world a better place. From our campus in Washington DC NW, faculty and students have extraordinary access to opportunities available through the numerous government agencies and laboratories, dozens of embassies, scores of professional societies and non-profits located, and hundreds of businesses located in the Washington Metropolitan Region. SEAS offers ABET accredited bachelor’s degree programs in bio-medical, civil, mechanical, electrical engineering and computer science, along with graduate programs in all majors and additional bachelor’s degrees in computer engineering, cybersecurity, and information technology.

Requirements

Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, or related disciplines with a focus on artificial intelligence, computer engineering control, electronics, and communication.
The candidate must have a doctorate in Electrical and Computer Engineering, or closely related field and a strong record of teaching, research, and scholarly activities commensurate with appointment at the rank of assistant or associate professor.
Candidates should have strong practical expertise in Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability in Technology, Policy & Practice, and Education & Awareness of information assurance and incorporating protection, detection, and reaction capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Expertise is preferred in digital signal processing, artificial intelligence, control, electronics, and communication.
The candidate’s field of expertise is preferred in computer engineering, artificial intelligence, control, electronics, and communication.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with ABET accreditation is preferred but not required given enthusiasm to learn.

Responsibilities

Faculty duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate students, conducting high-quality research by collaborating closely with the department’s established teams, participating in research, performing academic duties, university services, and professional services, and contributing to maintaining ABET accreditation.
Faculty duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate students, conducting high-quality research by collaborating closely with the department and SEAS faculties, participating in and developing externally funded research projects, and performing academic duties, university services, and professional services.