Department: Electrical & Computer Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Category: Faculty

Major Work Characteristics :

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering seeks a tenure-track faculty member who will teach computer and electrical engineering courses, establish an externally-funded research program, and contribute to the intellectual environment through service.

YSU is student-centered and as such, this person must be an effective classroom teacher, a good communicator, and a person who can work effectively with students to achieve their full potential as engineers. Duties include developing and teaching courses from the sophomore to graduate levels in the electrical and computer engineering programs, actively pursuing external funding, advising of departmental majors, and participation in college, university, disciplinary & community service.

Candidates should exhibit the ability to: contribute through teaching, scholarship and/or service to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the academic community; to apply evidence-based teaching practices to engineering coursework; and contribute to the department's strategic focus on trusted microelectronics and related graduate programs.

Youngstown State University—an urban research university—emphasizes a creative, integrated approach to education, scholarship, and service. The University places students at its center; leads in the discovery, dissemination, and application of knowledge; advances civic, scientific, and technological development; and fosters collaboration to enrich the region and the world.
The University: Creates diverse educational experiences that develop ethical, intellectually curious students who are invested in their communities; Provides access to a broad range of undergraduate programs; Offers graduate programs in selected areas of excellence, including those that meet the needs of the region; Supports economic development through applied learning and research; Integrates teaching and learning, scholarship, and civic engagement; Fosters understanding of diversity, sustainability, and global perspectives; and Advances the intellectual and cultural life of the city, region, and world.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field at the time of appointment.

Exceptional ABD candidates may apply and be considered with a letter of support from their dissertation chair attesting that all degree requirements, other than the dissertation defense, have been completed. Candidates must have achieved and supply documentation of the Ph.D. at the time of appointment.

Desired Qualifications:

All areas of Electrical and Computer Engineering will be considered, but preference will be given to applicants who have experience in the areas of VLSI, Microelectronics, Computer Hardware, Microwave/RF Engineering and Autonomous Control with emphasis on Microelectronic Chip Design and Nanotechnology.

Demonstrated experience and excellence in: teaching, advising, recruiting, mentoring, and service.

Established record of scholarly activity, such as publications, grants, or presentations.