Assistant/Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering

As a member of The Texas A&M University System, Texas A&M University-Texarkana is a comprehensive regional university that provides students with academically challenging, engaging, and rewarding educational experiences through quality teaching, scholarship, student support services, co-curricular programming, research, and service. Through the personal attention of our faculty and staff, students are afforded the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, abilities, and skills to become leaders in their chosen professions and to prepare for the opportunities of serving in a global environment. A&M–Texarkana began in 1971 as part of East Texas State University and joined The Texas A&M University System in 1996. Our 375-acre campus, which opened in 2008, is near beautiful Bringle Lake in Texarkana, Texas, in a region known as the Ark-La-Tex. With a commitment to academic excellence, student success, and community leadership, A&M-Texarkana is comprised of three academic colleges: education and liberal arts; business; and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The university accommodates students by offering flexible class schedules, web-based courses, and online degree programs. A&M-Texarkana is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Red River Athletic Conference, with men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s tennis, baseball, and softball programs. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of eleven universities, seven state agencies and a comprehensive health science center. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each individual employee. Equal opportunity and access will be provided throughout the A&M System to all students, employees, and prospective employees. Employment opportunities for all A&M System members and locations are updated daily and posted on this searchable website. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (903) 223-1360. Job TitleAssistant/Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Agency Texas A&M University - Texarkana Department College Of Business, Engineering & Technology Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationTexarkana, Texas Job TypeFaculty Job Description TAMUT values diversity among its leadership, faculty, staff, and students and is committed to promoting fairness, equity, and inclusion throughout the University. We believe that a shared commitment to a diverse, inclusive environment helps advance our mission, fosters collaboration, and enables our students and employees to achieve a sense of well-being and belonging. As part of our commitment to an inclusive environment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions after hire. The Assistant/Associate Professor faculty position in Electrical Engineering is responsible for the development, coordination, and teaching of Electrical Engineering courses focused on robotics, control systems and computer engineering in the College of Business, Engineering, and Technology (CBET). The successful candidate will possess documented capability in teaching, scholarship, and services, and will be expected to foster the growth of first-rate Electrical Engineering courses, including building on existing strengths within the College and through collaboration with other faculty in CBET. The successful candidate will also be responsible for addressing student needs in Electrical Engineering and assisting the Department chair and the College dean in the implementation of short- and long-term goals of the Department and the College. The successful candidate should have good communication skills. This position will begin Fall 2023. Faculty at Texas A & M University-Texarkana are required to conduct scholarly activities, work cooperatively with others, and contribute service to their discipline, the university, and the community. Responsibilities for the position Teach assigned courses Assist with ABET accreditation activities Advise undergraduate students. Perform scholarly activities Work collaboratively with faculty across disciplines and colleges Contribute to curriculum and course development Serve on department, college and university committees. EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE Minimum Requirements: An earned doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Degree must be conferred at the time of appointment. Demonstrated ability to teach and develop courses related to computer engineering and/or robotics. Preferred Qualifications and Experience: Experience in teaching upper and lower division Electrical Engineering lecture and lab courses utilizing current supporting technologies at the university level Ability to teach and develop courses in robotics design (programming, sensors and controls) Ability to develop and manage a robotics laboratory by building lab experiments, maintaining lab equipment and consumable supplies, and implementing safety protocols. Ability to teach and develop courses in one or more of the following computer engineering areas: microcontrollers, embedded systems, VHDL, VLSI, image processing, and computer architecture. Familiarity with ABET accreditation process and assessment, including data collection, organization, and analysis Experience in research productivity, including publication of peer-reviewed research and competitive extramural funding, with an ability to foster collaborative, extramural-funded Electrical Engineering projects and/or research for students Ability to assist with university and professional service activities, including national and international outreach to, and collaboration with, industry and other academic institutions REPORTS TO: Reports directly to the Dean of the College of Business, Engineering, and Technology SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL: None OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To apply: Upload your cover letter, resume/CV, 3 professional references with contact information and with one reference being a supervisor/manager, copies of your transcripts, statement of your teaching philosophy and statement of your research interests in the questionnaire section of your application. 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