Assistant Lecturer/Instructional Professor, Asst - Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives. 

JOB TITLE:   

Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Instructional Professor - Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

JOB PURPOSE:   

The University of Wyoming (UW) invites applications for an Assistant Instructional Professional with expertise in Computer Engineering. Primary job duties include teaching, curricular development, and oversight of senior design projects and recruiting students through broader impact activities.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The University of Wyoming (UW) invites applications for an Assistant Instructional Professional with expertise in Computer Engineering. Primary job duties include teaching, curricular development, and oversight of senior design projects and recruiting students through broader impact activities.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• MS in Electrical Engineering, and Computer Engineering or a closely related field
• Excellent communication, organization, and team collaboration skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, and Computer Engineering or a closely related field.
• Background in bioengineering, high performance computing, the internet of things, computer vision, autonomous robotics, blockchain hardware, or AI.
• Experience and demonstrated ability to mentor undergraduate, and the development and delivery of training material. 

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following separate documents for a complete application: (1) cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) contact information for three work-related references (to be contacted only for finalists). The candidate’s cover letter should concisely address how professional qualifications align with those outlined for the position.

Questions about the position may be addressed to the search committee chair Dr. Dongliang Duan at dduan@uwyo.edu. Application process questions should be addressed to Arturo Ramirez at aramir18@uwyo.edu. 

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 11/13/2022 will receive full consideration.

About the department, college and UW

The college has over 90 faculty members and offers eight ABET-accredited degree programs. The EECS department has over 20 faculty members and offers degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Computer Science. There are extensive research collaboration opportunities within the department, Center for Blockchain and Digital Innovation, Wyoming’s Supercomputer, across campus, and with the new School of Computing.

UW is a thriving, land-grant research university with over 100 million dollars annually in research funding. It is the only state funded university in Wyoming and thus receives excellent support from the state. UW is located in Laramie, Wyoming, 130 miles northwest of Denver. Laramie has a reasonable cost of living and easy access to outdoor activities in the Rocky Mountain region. UW draws over 13,000 students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries. Additional information is available at http://www.uwyo.edu/eecs, http://www.uwyo.edu/ceps and http://www.laramie.org.

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.   

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/