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University of North Dakota Looking for Instructor of Electrical Engineering Full Time
Description
The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of North Dakota invites
applications for a non-tenure-track instructional faculty position. All focus areas are welcome with particular interest in candidates able
to teach required courses in the undergraduate program. This position is a 9-month position contingent on availability of funding.
The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is housed in the College of Engineering and Mines and currently offers BS and
MS degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, and Cyber Security; PhD degrees are offered in Electrical Engineering
and in Computer Science.
Established in 1883, the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in North Dakota. It is
the state’s flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having high research activity. UND is a prominent
scientific research university and was recently ranked among the top 100 public and top 25 most innovative universities in the country by
U.S. News and World Report and is widely regarded as among the top universities in the American Northern Plains region. UND offers degrees
in more than 225 fields of study with nearly 14,000 students. It is the home of the state’s only School of Aerospace Sciences, the
state’s only School of Law and the state’s only School of Medicine and Health Sciences. The School of Aerospace is home to one
of the first and largest unmanned aerial vehicle programs in the world.
UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, a vibrant
college town of over 57,000 people located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. Short commutes, a great public school system, high
quality medical facilities, low crime, ample parks and theaters, and a cost of living below that found in large American cities are some of
Grand Forks’ advantages. Ranked as one of the top 5 Best Small College Towns, and America’s Best Hockey Town, Grand Forks offers
stellar quality of life without metropolitan hassles.
Position Benefits
Benefits include single or family health
care coverage (UND pays the full premium), $12,000 in basic life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous
employer contributions, and 10 paid holidays.
Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account,
supplemental retirement plans.
UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.
Find out more about UND’s great
benefits and perks here!
Duties & Responsibilities
The successful applicant will receive a contract with an
approximate distribution of 90% teaching and 10% service effort. UND and the College of Engineering and Mines value diverse perspectives and
seek applicants who are committed to helping students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed.
- Instruction in an area of
Electrical Engineering - Teaching an approximately 4/4 course load in Electrical Engineering, both on-campus and at-a-distance,
potentially including both classroom and laboratory settings. - Advising students in course planning and fulfilling graduation
requirements. - Communicating effectively in English with students, faculty, staff, and other professional colleagues in person and
at-a-distance - Utilizing computer hardware and software to carry out teaching and service responsibilities to the School of
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Participating in school, college, university, and professional service activities
Required Competencies
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including evidence of the ability to
teach, inspire, and mentor students - Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty,
staff, and students - Ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues
- Ability to adapt to current methods of
teaching, including online delivery - Ability to communicate effectively in the English language
Minimum
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
- Successful completion of
criminal history records check.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and
eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Preferred
Qualifications
- Completion of a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
- Experience
teaching classes at the undergraduate level - Experience teaching classes at the graduate level
- Graduation with a
bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program - Expertise in Communication Systems
- Expertise in Analog Electronics
- Expertise in computer hardware systems
Minimum Hiring Salary
Competitive salary, based on qualifications
Work Schedule/Start Date
Position is full-time, benefitted, and
exempt. The dates of initial contract are August 16, 2022, to May 15, 2023.
To Apply
For full consideration,
applications must be received by June 15, 2022 and include the following materials:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- 2-page statement of teaching interests
- Names and contact information for three (3) references
Please
apply online at UND.edu job openings
https://campus.und.edu/human-resources/careers/job-openings.html
The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.
