Electrical and Computer Engineering - Renewable Contract - Assistant Professor -521810
Company: University of Alabama
Location: Tuscaloosa
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Electrical and Computer Engineering - Renewable Contract -
Assistant Professor - 521810
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Engineering
Non-Tenure-Track/Clinical Faculty
Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Closing at: May 31 2024 at 22:55 CDT
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Department/Organization
214251 - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Rank
Assistant Professor
Position Summary
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is recruiting
a non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant
Professor, beginning Fall 2024.
Detailed Position Information
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The
University of Alabama () invites applications for non-tenure-track,
renewable contract faculty positions across all domains relevant to
electrical and computer engineering beginning in Fall 2024.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in electrical or computer engineering
or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the
date of appointment.
Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Required application documents include: resume/curriculum vitae,
cover letter, names of three references, and statement of teaching
philosophy.
About the College of Engineering
As the premier flagship university for the state of Alabama and as
one of the first five universities in the nation to offer
engineering instruction, The University of Alabama has more than
175 years of proud engineering history. UA's College of Engineering
is committed to conducting leading-edge basic research that
advances the frontiers of science and engineering, translating
fundamental advancements through applied research into impactful
solutions for many of the challenges facing humankind, providing
unparalleled educational experiences and opportunities for our
students at both the undergraduate and graduate level, producing
the next generations of engineering and computer science scholars
and professionals who will positively shape the future around us,
and providing service to our many professional disciplines and to
the community, state, and nation to continue to advance our
professions, the economy, and opportunities and lives of all those
whom we impact.
The College of Engineering is comprised of seven departments: (1)
Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, (2) Chemical and Biological
Engineering, (3) Civil, Construction, and Environmental
Engineering, (4) Computer Science, (5) Electrical and Computer
Engineering, (6) Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, and (7)
Mechanical Engineering. These seven departments deliver 15
different undergraduate degree programs and 16 different graduate
degree programs. Overall the College enrolls approximately 6,000
students, making it one of the largest colleges out of the
approximately 40,000 students on the UA campus.
While the university has been on a constant mission to advance in
every aspect of its operations since its inception, The University
of Alabama has in particular seen transformative growth in its
research enterprise over the past decade. Since 2014, research
activity as measured by yearly total research awards has more than
tripled, growing by more than 330%. More recently, in June 2019 the
UA Office for Research & Economic Development (ORED) launched its
most recent five-year strategic plan. That plan for the 2019-2024
period - emanating from UA's overarching goal to, "increase the
University's productivity and innovation in research, scholarship,
and creative activities that impact economic and societal
development," - focuses on six strategic themes: (1) Research
Environment, (2) Alabama Research Institutes, (3) Transformative
Initiatives, (4) Translating Intellectual Property, (5) Economic
and Business Engagement, and (6) Assessing Progress and Impact. The
overall goal of ORED's strategic plan when initiated in 2019 was to
help the University double its research enterprise in five years
and position itself firmly as one of the premier comprehensive
research institutions in the southeastern United States and the
country as a whole. Through the efforts of the University, ORED,
and in particular the departments, centers, and faculty of the
College of Engineering, UA's research enterprise has indeed surged
dramatically higher in just the last four years. In the last four
fiscal years alone (2019-2022), total sponsored awards across UA
have increased by more than 80% and are well on track to more than
double by the end of the strategic plan period in 2024. This growth
rate strengthens UA's position as one of the two fastest growing
research institutions in the nation. For the College of Engineering
specifically, total research awards have more than doubled in the
last five years, growing by 250% in 2023 from their level in
2018.
This constantly increasing volume of research and the educational
activities of the College of Engineering are supported by both a
tremendous faculty and staff and by a set of outstanding facilities
that are the envy of its peers. The College of Engineering
currently has more than 170 faculty members, and is in a period of
rapid faculty growth having added more than 20 faculty last year
and with plans to add an additional approximately 30 faculty this
year. In terms of facilities, the College of Engineering has one of
the largest overall footprints of any college at UA, currently
occupying all or significant portions of 15 different facilities
across campus. Some of the most recent additions to that space are
the state-of-the-art facilities provided for many of the
departments in the College by the recently completed Shelby Science
and Engineering Quad that was built at a cost approaching $400
million. In addition to the traditional engineering departments,
there are more than 10 different major research centers housed
within the College that span research areas ranging from
cybersecurity to additive manufacturing to functional polymers to
water to transportation to many more. These centers bring together
faculty from across the College and from around the University to
tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing humankind and
the planet today and well into tomorrow.
Overall, with its hundreds of award-winning faculty and staff
members, its outstanding and growing student body, its tremendous
array of state-of-the-art facilities, its diverse offerings of
nationally accredited degree programs, and the strong support of
its local, state, and national partners, the UA College of
Engineering has positioned itself for continued success and rapid
advancement as a leader in engineering science, education, and
practice. The College is looking for new faculty who want to build
or continue their career in a dynamic organization with unlimited
potential.
About the University
The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama
System, is the state's flagship university. UA shapes a better
world through its teaching, research and service. With a global
reputation for excellence, UA provides an inclusive,
forward-thinking environment and nearly 200 degree programs on a
beautiful, student-centered campus.
A leader in cutting-edge research, UA advances discovery, creative
inquiry and knowledge through more than 30 research centers. The
University of Alabama has R1: Doctoral Universities - Very High
Research Activity status by the Carnegie Classification of
Institutions of Higher Education and is among the top doctoral
research universities in the United States.
As the state's largest higher education institution, UA drives
economic growth in Alabama and beyond.
About Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa is so much more than a college town.
It's a vibrant community that's filled with legendary history.
Located along the Black Warrior River, the city features a walkable
downtown that's complete with live music, locally owned shops,
outdoor spaces to explore and local restaurants to meet every
palate. With a geography ranging from suburban to rural, the area
offers a variety of housing options along with excellent public and
private schools and a wealth of recreational and entertainment
options.
With a metro area population of 235,000, the Druid City lies about
an hour southwest of Birmingham, in west-central Alabama. It's
within a few hours' drive of Gulf Coast beaches and major cities
like Nashville, New Orleans and Atlanta, making it a great base for
growing better acquainted with the South's finest offerings.
Background Investigation and EEO Statement
negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review
of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a
hiring decision is made.
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational
Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability
or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against
because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of
this institution are protected under Federal law from
discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out
more. "EEO is the Law"
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