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Posting Number: 20241172F
Position Title: Tenure-Track Faculty in Electrical & Computer Engineering
Position Type: Faculty
Location: Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule: full-time/9-months
Department: 204-Electrical and Computer Engineering
Position Summary
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Villanova University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Electrical Engineering starting in August 2025. Exceptional candidates at higher ranks will also be considered. Candidates with a proven record of research and publications are sought in the broad areas of electric energy systems and signal processing and communications. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has established laboratories in the areas of electric energy systems and signal processing and communications.
In the area of electric energy systems, the Department supports the Sustainable Energy and Materials Research Laboratory, which is equipped to perform development and characterization of batteries, fuel cells, and solar cells. Equipment includes an electrochemical spectroscopy unit with power booster, power supplies and electronic loads (up to 50V/100A) along with two Tenney Jr. thermal chambers for environmental testing.
The Department also hosts state-of-the art laboratories in Radar, Wireless Communications, Antennas, and Microwaves, which support innovative and cutting-edge research in radio frequency communications, radar, and sensing technologies.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties And Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses at all levels of the electrical engineering curriculum, develop new courses that align with their area of research, establish a sponsored and sustainable research program, advise undergraduate and graduate students and projects, and supervise research performed by undergraduate, Master’s and Ph.D. students.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field with strong engineering expertise, a strong record of high-quality publications, the potential to lead an externally-funded research program, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and innovation.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Special Message To Applicants
Please submit your applications at: https://jobs.villanova.edu. Application materials should include:
- a cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Academic transcripts
- Statement of research interests
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Names and contact information for three references
The review process will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Posting Date: 10/03/2024
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information
Competitive
Salary Band
Job Classification: faculty
References Needed
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