The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Western Kentucky University is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity in engineering education.  We are seeking to fill two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the Electrical Engineering Program starting January 2023 or August 15, 2023.  Areas of priority and specialization include microprocessors and electromagnetics.  Candidates from other areas will be considered including communications, computer engineering, embedded systems, signal processing, software engineering, and wireless sensors.

The new faculty member must have the ability to guide students in projects using the current technology in these areas.  A Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, software engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field is required.

The ABET accredited, baccalaureate-only electrical engineering program is an integrated project-based curriculum with a strong emphasis on the implementation of design experiences.  The program is committed to producing graduates who are well prepared for the start of productive, successful careers as engineers.    

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a productive scholarly program that engages students in applied research.  Service activities at all levels of the university are expected, as well as academic and professional mentoring to students.

The University has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among its faculty and staff.  We are particularly interested in receiving applications from women and minorities.

Candidates must be capable and willing to fully participate in the project-based learning environment and dedicated to excellence in teaching. The responsibilities of this position include teaching, scholarship, and service that are to be conducted within the context of the University, School, and Program Mission Statements.  The  School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Promotion, Tenure, and Post-Tenure Review policies describe the professional and academic qualifications necessary for our program.

Our new faculty must be committed to helping undergraduates grow into engineers and be dedicated to working in the labs and design centers on projects with students on a consistent basis. EE faculty are required to obtain professional licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky before applying for tenure and promotion.

Our faculty take ownership of the program's curricula and create the kinds of design and analytical experiences necessary to prepare students for the start of their professional careers.

• Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, software engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field
• Ability to obtain professional licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky before application for tenure and promotion

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO). To request an accommodation, report/express a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Mr. Joshua Hayes, EEO Director/Title IX Investigator/University ADA Coordinator, via email at joshua.hayes@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5121.

The University is also required to investigate complaints of sex and gender-based harassment, also a form of discrimination, and has designated the Title IX Coordinator as the individual responsible for coordinating the investigation and response to such complaints. The Title IX Coordinator for the University is Ms. Ena Demir, who can be contacted via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

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