Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
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This position is primarily engaged in teaching, research and service.The candidate must hold, the doctorate (or recognized terminal degree) from an acceptable accredited institution in the field of specialization or closely related discipline at the time of hire. Must have developing program of scholarly research, experience in teaching, or professional work of high caliber, and willingness to participates in University related service duties at least at the departmental level.General Description/Primary Purpose:The School of Engineering is seeking a 9-month, tenure-earning, Assistant or Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering. This position will report to Dr. Alan Harris, Director of the School of Engineering. Position responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses with a 2/2 teaching load, leading an externally funded research program in their field and service to the School, College of Computing, Engineering and Construction and the University of North Florida.For hiring at the rank of Associate, must meet all requirements above; and must have earned rank of Associate Professor, and demonstrated success in securing external grant funding as appropriate to the discipline.Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 4, 2025. Working Hours: VariesSupervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory roleAbout the Department: The School of Engineering at the University of North Florida provides high-quality education in a student-centered environment. The School offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various engineering disciplines, emphasizes hands-on learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, real-world problem solving, and cutting-edge research.For more information about the department of School of Engineering visit Required Qualifications:The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, or closely-related field. The candidate must also demonstrate a record of scholarly achievement and evidence of teaching excellence.Preferred Qualifications / Skills: Candidates from all areas of electrical engineering are encouraged to apply, with preference given to those demonstrating the potential to establish an independent, externally funded research program and collaborate effectively with existing faculty across disciplines at UNF. The successful candidate will be expected to show a strong commitment to teaching excellence and a willingness to engage in continuous learning. Additionally, collegiality, active service, and participation in departmental governance are essential attributes for this role.Required Licensure:N/AAdditional Application Materials Required:Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents and information:

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts
• Names, phone numbers, and email address of three professional references

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.Additional Requirements:Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.

• Passport (all pages including blank pages) and
• Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on November 4, 2024.Job Posting Close Date: Open until filledHow to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required documents and reference information.If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. Mona Nasseri at ...@unf.edu.DepartmentSchool of EngineeringCompensationNegotiableEqual Opportunity In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion.The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.Carnegie UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University's collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF's mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.Statement(s) of UnderstandingThis position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.The holder of this position is designated as a Responsible Employee pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University's Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses.