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Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering
Penn State Berks (Reading, PA) invites applications for a Tenure-Track position at the rank of Assistant Professor position in Engineering, beginning August 2024. Penn State Berks, a college of the Pennsylvania State University, offers the collegiality of a small college with the strength of a well-respected research university. Penn State University is committed to equal opportunity and to workforce diversity. For more information visit our website at https://berks.psu.edu/.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach electrical discipline courses in the first two years of the engineering baccalaureate programs and courses in the electro-mechanical engineering technology baccalaureate program. Possible course topics include PLCs, DC and AC circuits, digital circuits, microprocessors and microcontrollers, motors and generators, 3-phase power, computers and networking, device interfacing, digital signal processing, automated control systems, and software programming. This position carries a teaching load of nine contact hours per semester. The successful candidate will conduct robust research that leads to publications in scholarly journals, advise students, and provide service to the program, division, college, community, and profession. Penn State Berks encourages active and collaborative learning, including undergraduate research, and a commitment to supporting diverse learners in the classroom.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants are required to have a doctorate in electrical engineering or a closely related field by the start date.
For the tenure track position, applicants are required to have a doctorate in electrical engineering or a closely related field by the start date.
For the non-tenure line position, a minimum of a Master's degree in electrical engineering or closely related discipline is required.
SCHEDULE:
Applications will be accepted until this position is filled. The review will start on December 1, 2023.
INQUIRIES:
Email Dr. Dale Litwhiler, Search Chair, at dhl10@psu.edu with questions regarding the position. Email Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@psu.edu with questions regarding the application process. In all emails, please write “Berks - Electrical Engineering Faculty” in the subject line.
APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD INCLUDE:
• Letter of application.
• Resume or curriculum vitae.
• Statement of teaching philosophy.
• Names, addresses (including email), and phone numbers of three professional references.
HOW TO APPLY:
All application materials must be submitted via our website: https://hr.psu.edu/careers
We are accepting applications for both fixed-term and tenure-track candidates.
Tenure track applicants must apply at: https://apptrkr.com/4672159
Fixed-term position must apply at: https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-Berks/Lecturer-or-Assistant-Teaching-Professor-in-Electrical-Engineering_REQ_0000048817
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
Apply online at https://apptrkr.com/4672159
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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
