Job 2010-24

College of Science
Engineering Technology
Position:	Assistant/Associate Professor
Job Posting #:	2010-24
Review Date:	November 1, 2009
Appointment Date:	September 1, 2010

Responsibilities

The Department of Engineering Technology is seeking a tenure track assistant/associate professor level position in the area of electrical engineering technology. The department currently offers electrical technology related degrees through their Industrial/Engineering Technology programs. At the graduate level, the Master of Science in Technology degree is offered. In Fall 2003, the department moved into a new, 250,000 square foot facility that houses fourteen laboratories. The department is housed in a College of Science that has 6 academic departments, a newly founded Ingram School of Engineering and a Materials Science, Engineering and Commercialization program. Plans are underway to establish a PhD program in Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization. The candidate will be expected to be an excellent instructor and teach several undergraduate and graduate courses from some of the following areas: micro/nano manufacturing, basic electricity, electronics, circuit analysis, instrumentation, controls, analog electronics, and digital electronics. “Hands-on” laboratory instruction is a requirement for our program. In addition to the aforementioned areas, the individual selected will be expected to support the wider teaching mission of the department. The candidate is also expected to secure external funding, and to conduct and publish research in relevant areas of electrical engineering appropriate for an emerging research institution. Engagement in service activities is also expected.

Qualifications

Required:

Multiple degrees in engineering, particularly a doctoral degree in electrical engineering, or closely related field and an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or closely related field. Good oral and written English language skills. Research interests in one of the following prioritized areas: Priority 1 – micro/nano materials and devices and Priority 2 – networks and communication systems. For appointment at the Associate Professor rank, the applicant must meet the department and university requirements for Associate Professor at Texas State University-San Marcos. These requirements include an established research record and demonstrated teaching and service accomplishments.

Preferred:

Professional certification, field experience, post doctoral experience and prior teaching experience. Ability to work across multiple disciplines and play a significant role in the development of the electrical engineering technology concentration.

Application Procedures

Send a letter of application, resume, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests and the contact information for three (3) references to:

Dr. Vedaraman Sriraman (engtech@txstate.edu)

Search Committee Chair

Texas State University – San Marcos

601 University Dr. RFM 2240

San Marcos, TX 78666