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University of North Florida · 3 months ago

Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering

positionJacksonville, FL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

The University of North Florida is seeking two tenure-earning Assistant Professors of Electrical Engineering. The role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, leading research programs, and contributing to the School and University service.

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Responsibilities

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses with a 2/2 teaching load
Leading an externally funded research program in their field
Service to the School, College of Computing, Engineering and Construction and the University of North Florida

Qualification

. in Electrical EngineeringTeaching excellenceResearch program establishmentRenewable energyMicrogridsControlsRoboticsAdvanced manufacturingCyber securityEmbedded systemsCollaboration across disciplinesCommunicationsCollegialityActive serviceParticipation in governanceContinuous learning

Required

The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, or closely-related field
The candidate must also demonstrate a record of scholarly achievement and evidence of teaching excellence
Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents and information: Cover letter, Teaching and Research Statements, Current curriculum vitae, Names, phone numbers, and email address of three professional references
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire
This position requires a background check
In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check

Preferred

Candidates from all areas of electrical engineering are encouraged to apply, with preference given to those demonstrating the potential to establish an independent, externally funded research program and collaborate effectively with existing faculty across disciplines at UNF in areas including renewable energy, microgrids, controls and robotics, advanced manufacturing, cyber security, communications and embedded systems
The successful candidate will be expected to show a strong commitment to teaching excellence and a willingness to engage in continuous learning
Collegiality, active service, and participation in departmental governance are essential attributes for this role

Company

University of North Florida

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University of North Florida is a school in Jacksonville.
dateFounded in 1965
location
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.unf.edu/

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$7M
Key Investors
Parkinson's FoundationU.S. Department of Education
2023-07-25Grant
2023-02-27Grant
2022-09-22Grant· $7M

Leadership Team

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Kimberly Mayer
Chief Research Officer (CRO)
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