Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering

Pennsylvania State University Middletown, PA Full-time Education

Posted on April 16, 2024

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Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering

Penn State Harrisburg's School of Science, Engineering, and Technology (SSET) is accepting applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering to start in August 2024. The School offers a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Electrical Engineering. The School also offers a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology, in addition to several other undergraduates and graduate degrees in Engineering, Science, and Engineering Technology. SSET launched its first interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in engineering in the fall of 2022.

Job Responsibilities:

Faculty members of SSET are expected to pursue and sustain scholarly research and publication; recruit and advise students; supervise graduate students and contribute to the department, college, university, and profession through academic and professional service.
Areas of teaching and/or research may include but are not limited to: Mixed-Mode High-Frequency Integrated Circuits (ICs), Microelectronic Circuits and Devices, Microprocessors/Microcontrollers, PLCs, Automation and Robotics, Industrial Electronics, and Data Communication.
Faculty are expected to demonstrate a high level of teaching and research ability and to continue growth in scholarly, artistic, or professional achievement.
Faculty are also expected to actively promote and advance the school's steadfast commitment to students, academic service, and diversity and inclusion.

Education:

A Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field by the time of appointment is required. The assistant professor should possess a terminal degree or its equivalent in organized research or professional practice; must have demonstrated ability as a teacher or research worker; and must have shown definite evidence of growth in scholarly, artistic, or professional achievement.

Penn State Harrisburg SSET has an active Electrical Engineering program. The person filling this position will have the opportunity to contribute to research and teaching through the Signal Integrity Center, the Smart Grid-based PPL Power laboratory, the Smart Home Initiative, and/or in collaboration with the ME department faculty to develop a PLC, automation, and robotics laboratory.

How to Apply:

Candidates should apply for the position of Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, at Penn State Harrisburg by visiting hr.psu.edu/careers.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a list of three professional references, copies of transcripts, as well as a personal statement of research and teaching objectives.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Penn State is a multi-campus public land-grant University. Penn State Harrisburg, the Capital College, is the largest among Penn State's Commonwealth Campuses, enrolling nearly 5,000 students and offering more than 75 degree programs. The School of Science, Engineering, and Technology at Penn State Harrisburg is the largest school within the college. For more information about Penn State Harrisburg, please visit the college's website at harrisburg.psu.edu.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion 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, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. The School of Science, Engineering and Technology is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. We believe diversity benefits and enriches students, staff, and faculty within our school. We are dedicated to building and sustaining an equitable, inclusive, and welcoming teaching and learning environment where cultural diversity is valued and celebrated.

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.

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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.

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