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West Virginia University · 2 months ago

Assistant/Associate Professor - Computer Engineering and Robotics - College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

Morgantown, WV

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

West Virginia University is a leading R1 institution dedicated to research and education, and they are seeking a tenure-track faculty member in the area of computer engineering with a focus on robotics. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a competitive research program, teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

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Responsibilities

Develop and sustain an independent, internationally recognized and competitive externally-sponsored research program

Collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams of faculty and other researchers across WVU campus, other academic and government institutions, as well as the private sector

Teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels

Perform professional service activities within and outside the university

Qualification

Doctorate in Computer EngineeringResearch program developmentPeer-reviewed publicationsTeaching at undergraduate levelTeaching at graduate levelCollaborative researchProfessional service activitiesEffective communication

Required

Earned Doctorate degree in computer engineering, or a closely related field, at the time of appointment

Demonstrate the ability or potential to develop and sustain an independent, internationally recognized and competitive externally-sponsored research program

Collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams of faculty and other researchers across WVU campus, other academic and government institutions, as well as the private sector

Teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels

Perform professional service activities within and outside the university

A notable record of peer-reviewed publications and other scholarly activities

Effective communication skills

Evidence of potential to attract competitive research funding

For candidates for the rank of Associate Professor, an outstanding record of teaching, research, and service

Benefits

WVU provides faculty members with a supportive environment for developing a visible and productive career and a range of progressive policies to support work-life integration.

WVU also offers a Dual Career Program to assist partners in their career transition.

Company

West Virginia University

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West Virginia University offers academic programs in order to earn bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.

Founded in 1867

Morgantown, West Virginia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.wvu.edu/

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Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$20.97M

Key Investors

National Institute of Nursing ResearchU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Department of Commerce

2025-02-01Grant· $2.7M

2024-10-29Grant· $7.82M

2024-09-17Grant· $0.72M

Leadership Team

Lori Hazlehurst

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Michael Benson

President and Professor of History

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