F0275 - Tenure - Track Assistant or Associate Professor - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Job Duties

CITY OF NORFOLK :

The home of the largest Naval Base in the world, Norfolk is one of seven cities that make up what is referred to as the Hampton Roads Region, an area that includes Virginia Beach and Colonial Williamsburg. Norfolk has big city amenities and attractions, historic and arts and cultural venues, and cuisines of the Eastern Seaboard. There are numerous parks, riverfronts, lakes, festivals, and beaches : all favorable for weekend getaways and an easy commute to NSU.

About Engineering at Norfolk State University :

Norfolk State University is a Historically Black University located in the city of Norfolk, Virginia. The Norfolk State campus enrollment is approximately 6,000 students, and the campus has a rich tradition of undergraduate teaching and research. Norfolk State has an emergent focus on semiconductor electronics, artificial intelligence / machine learning, bioengineering, and engineered materials with applications in areas such as biomedicine, advanced signal processing, and space-based technologies. These activities are carried out by interdisciplinary teams that include Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Computer Science faculty. Academic degree programs supported by the Engineering Department include bachelor and master of science degree programs in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, master of science and doctoral degree programs in Materials Science and Engineering, and a bachelor of science degree program in Optical Engineering.

Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a diversity statement that reflects their commitment to diversity and inclusion in the education and / or research environment, including the broader impacts of their intended research objectives.

POSITION :

The College of Science, Engineering, and Technology invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

The successful candidate will join a cohesive faculty group in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and be responsible for full participation in the management and oversight of research and education program offerings for the undergraduate and graduate programs. Faculty responsibilities include : graduate and undergraduate course instruction in electrical engineering and related areas; advising / mentoring undergraduate and graduate students; participation in departmental activities related to the future growth and direction of the Engineering Department programs. Candidates must be prepared to manage a faculty-directed research effort in support of the technical objectives for the Engineering Department, including participation in efforts to integrate quantum science, AI and machine learning, space science, and photonics into the graduate research program, and the full range of degree programs.

EEO Statement

NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field and the

potential to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the Electrical Engineering

curriculum.

2. Candidates should also have a publication record and a demonstrated (or potential) record of

successful grantsmanship.

Additional Considerations

1. Preferred qualifications include the ability to design and / or deliver graduate and undergraduate

courses in quantum- or nano-scale devices and systems, embedded systems, AI and machine

learning, or power electronics.

2. Experience in the use and / or maintenance of cleanroom tools and facilities is also preferred.

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