Assistant Professor - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Assistant Professor - Electrical and Computer Engineering - 33965 Faculty

Description

Assistant Professor - Electrical and Computer Engineering

College of Engineering and Applied Science

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (~~~) (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking an Assistant Professor to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.

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Salary Range : Generally starting at $94,945 - $98,000 (USD, firm) per academic year . Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: The work location for this position is on-site.

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• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.

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Summary

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor . For this position, we seek an early career faculty member in communication systems, and wireless communications/networking. Preference will be given to those who can start in Spring semester 2025; however, Fall 2025 start will also be considered. Tenure-track faculty members are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service activities.

The ECE Department at UCCS is relatively small in size; thus, all the tenure-track faculty in the department are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate classes, while simultaneously developing an individual program of research. Considerable flexibility exists in the choice of research focus so long as areas align with Department strengths. The College of Engineering and Applied Science (EAS) at UCCS offers degrees at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels. The Microelectronics Research Laboratory (MRL) of the ECE Department has a well-equipped 4000 sq. ft. class-100 clean room, with device processing and characterization facilities. The Microwave Measurements Laboratory is able to test EMI from high-power circuits. The High-Capacity Battery Research Laboratory has facilities to test and characterize cells, modules, and battery packs for hybrid and electric vehicles. The undergraduate communications laboratory has recently been upgraded with new 6.5 GHz FieldFox spectrum/network analyzers and waveform generators to augment the wideband digital oscilloscopes.

The ECE department currently has 12 full-time faculty. Visit ~~~/ (~~~/) for more information.

Essential Functions

Teaching

This faculty position will cover graduate and undergraduate courses in the area of communication systems, signal processing, and circuits and systems. Specific courses include: ECE 4625(5625)/4630(5630) - Communication Systems I and II; ECE 4670 - Communication Systems Laboratory; ECE2610 - Signals and Systems; ECE 2205/3205 - Circuits and Systems I and II; ECE 3610 - Engineering Probability and Statistics; ECE 4650/5650 - Modern Digital Signal Processing (DSP); and ECE5685 - Wireless Networking and Space communications. In addition, new courses may be developed. This position will introduce new courses depending on curriculum requirements and hands-on laboratory development. This position will also be expected to run hands-on communication systems and DSP teaching labs.

Research

This faculty position will be expected to pursue and attract external funding for their research, maintain a strong and regular publication record, as well as interface their research with the department's existing strengths in microelectronic circuits, VLSI design, computers, communications, signal processing, and controls.

Service

All tenure track faculty are expected to engage in service activities to support the University, city, state, region, nation and/or professional associations.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Tentative Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by August 31, 2024. However, this posting will remain open until filled.

• The potential dates for interviews with the search committee will be the week of September 30, 2024

• The potential dates for interviews with the supervisor and appointing authority will be the week of October 14, 2024.

• The potential employee start date is Spring 2025 (priority) or Fall 2025.

UCCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

UCCS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify our office at ~~~ faculty position will be expected to pursue and attract external funding for their research, maintain a strong and regular publication record, as well as interface their research with the department's existing strengths in microelectronic circuits, VLSI design, computers, communications, signal processing, and controls.

Service

All tenure track faculty are expected to engage in service activities to support the University, city, state, region, nation and/or professional associations.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Tentative Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by August 31, 2024. However, this posting will remain open until filled.

• The potential dates for interviews with the search committee will be the week of September 30, 2024

• The potential dates for interviews with the supervisor and appointing authority will be the week of October 14, 2024.

• The potential employee start date is Spring 2025 (priority) or Fall 2025.

UCCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

UCCS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify our office at ~~~ (~~~) .

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field; conferred by date of appointment

• Specific expertise in communication systems, and wireless communications/networks obtained through, the area of research (PhD dissertation), educational history (courses taken), or teaching records (courses taught) in all two areas.

• At least 4 months of teaching experience in an academic setting as a teaching assistant, instructor of record, or the equivalent, teaching students from freshman through senior/graduate technical elective levels in communications theory and practice, wireless communications/networking, signals and systems, and digital signal processing, related course work, or closely related engineering topics.

• Experience in designing and/or teaching at least one hands-on lab in any one of these areas, as a teaching assistant, instructor of record, or the equivalent.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk.

• Employee is occasionally required to have long periods of sitting, moderate bending, moderate energy requirements, and fine motor skills.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications submitted by 8/31/2024 will receive full consideration. · Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at ~~~/cu-careers (job #: 33965). · Official transcripts will be required upon hire If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at ~~~ #5 or ~~~ (~~~) . Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The successful candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States upon hire. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Unofficial transcript(s), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications. 3. Statement of Research Philosophy 4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy 5. Unofficial transcripts. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials

Job Category : Faculty

Primary Location : Colorado Springs Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Schedule : Full-time

Posting Date : Jun 24, 2024

Unposting Date : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Darshika Perera Posting Contact Email: ~~~ (~~~) Position Number: 00470515

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