Job Title
Assistant/Associate Professor of Electronic Systems Engineering Technology
Agency
Texas A&M University - San Antonio
Department
Department of Computational, Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
San Antonio, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
The Department of Computational, Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences at Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) seeks applicants, with a passion for teaching, new program building, and scholarship, for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Electronic Systems Engineering Technology (ESET). Excellence in teaching at all levels of the curriculum, participation in grant funded research projects, and ability to collaborate with colleagues on curricular and programmatic issues is expected. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field with specialty in Embedded System Design, Embedded Systems for Cyber-Physical Systems, Wireless Communications and Networking, Signal Processing and Communications, or Bioelectronics and Biomedical Engineering. Faculty rank will be at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor depending on qualifications and experience. The base teaching load at A&M-SA for Assistant and Associate Professors is 3/3. Summer teaching assignments may be available but are not guaranteed. Service to the department, college, university, and the community is expected.
The Department provides a rich educational experience for students interested in computing, cybersecurity, engineering technology, and mathematics. We offer bachelor's degree programs in these disciplines as also support courses in physics for STEM majors. In addition, we offer two master's degree programs, one each in Computer Science and Cybersecurity. Our students experience small class environments in high-tech classrooms. We emphasize hands-on experiential learning and critical thinking, and the participation of students in industry internships and research under our faculty's mentorship.
Responsibilities:
Develop and teach undergraduate courses in ESET and mentor students
Collaborate in developing new engineering degree programs that leverage current programs in ESET, Cyber Engineering Technology, Computer Science, and Cybersecurity
Contribute to impactful research in engineering and technology
Connect with industry to develop and grow programs related to engineering and technology
Contribute to the service mission of the university
Required Education and Experience:
Ph.D. from a regionally accredited institution in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field with specialty in one of these areas: Embedded System Design, Embedded Cyber-Physical Systems, Wireless Communications and Networking, Signal Processing and Communications, Bioelectronics and Biomedical Engineering
Experience in teaching at the university level (experience as teaching assistant acceptable)
Record of peer reviewed scholarly work
Excellent skills in interaction and communication with students, faculty, and staff
?Preferred Education and Experience:
Industry experience
Experience with grant proposal writing
Knowledge in ABET accreditation, preferably experience in participating in ABET application, assessment, or reporting.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
In the cover letter please speak to the following topics:
Engagement with, and competence in, teaching courses in ESET or related areas.
Plans to connect with industry to develop initiatives.
Agenda for scholarship in ESET and related areas and the potential for independent research and grant writing.
How will your life experiences, work history, professional engagement, and relevant community engagement shape your teaching and student mentoring?
Applicant Instructions:
Please make sure to provide the following documents:
Cover Letter
Resume / CV which includes a list of three references that will be willing to provide to provide letters of recommendation if requested.
Unofficial Transcripts
A single pdf file containing the above items should be uploaded to the application.
For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link:
http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html ?
Application review will begin as soon as they are received. The position is open until filled.
Finalists (and only finalists) must request at least three current letters of recommendation, with the subject 'Assistant/Associate Professor Professor position in ESET - Letter of Recommendation - Applicant Name' to be sent directly by the author to the Department Chair via postal mail (Address: Dr. M.K.Balasubramanya, Chair, Department of CEMS, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, One University Way, San Antonio, TX 78224) or by email delivery (Mirley.Balasubramanya@tamusa.edu). The letter of recommendation should be written on official letterhead, be less than one year old, and must bear the writer's actual signature. If selected, finalists must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be appointed to the position.
Official transcripts of the candidate selected for the position must be on file with the Office of the Provost and sent directly from each degree-granting institution to Texas A&M University-San Antonio (1) to the address listed below or (2) sent electronically to Mirley.Balasubramanya@tamusa.edu. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator (e.g., AACRAO; http://www.aacrao.org/credential/index.htm).
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Chair, Department of Computational, Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
ATTN: Dr. M.K. Balasubramanya
One University Way
San Antonio, Texas 78224
Please direct any questions to Dr. M.K. Balasubramanya: (Mirley.Balasubramanya@tamusa.edu)
Summary of Employee Benefits:
https://www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/summary-of-employees-benefits.pdf
Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made. If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.
In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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