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Assistant Teaching Professor in Computer Engineering

Apply now Job no: 499703
Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, College of Engineering

Job Summary

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) https://drexel.edu/engineering/academics/departments/electrical-computer-engineering/ at Drexel University seeks applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant teaching professor. Primary consideration will be given to candidates with expertise in cyber-security, computer science, and computer engineering and other related interdisciplinary and cross-cutting areas.

We seek candidates who can develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in on-campus, online, and hybrid modalities. Example course topics include cyber-physical systems, robotics, autonomous systems, hardware, internet, web-security, financial engineering, and other emerging areas. In addition, they will be encouraged to develop and teach laboratory courses and to advise students on senior design projects. The candidate will also contribute to department-wide curriculum development to maintain and improve the instructional program.

The ECE Department at Drexel University serves the public and the University community by providing superior career-integrated education in electrical and computer engineering; by conducting research in these fields, to generate new knowledge and technologies; and by promoting among all its constituents, professionalism, social responsibility, civic engagement, and leadership.

Drexel University’s College of Engineering strives to create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment. The college values inclusion as a core strength and an essential part of our founder, AJ Drexel’s mission of preparing each new generation of students for productive professional and civic lives, while also focusing our collective expertise on solving society’s greatest problems.

Since its founding in the midst of the industrial revolution in 1891, Drexel University has emphasized its strengths in engineering, science, and technology to train future leaders. In little over a century, Drexel University has transformed itself into a large, comprehensive institution committed to excellence in education, research, and service to engineering society and the broader community. Although much has changed, the original mission of the University still rings true today. To learn more about each of the divisions and programs offered, visit https://drexel.edu/engineering/ .

Essential Functions

  • Develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in on-campus, online, and hybrid modalities.
  • Example course topics include cyber-physical systems, robotics, autonomous systems, hardware, internet, web-security, financial engineering, and other emerging areas.
  • Encouraged to develop and teach laboratory courses and to advise students on senior design projects.
  • Contribute to department-wide curriculum development to maintain and improve the instructional program.

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field by the September 1, 2023 start date, with outstanding academic and/or industrial credentials.
  • 2 years of experience
  • Primary consideration will be given to candidates with expertise in cyber-security, computer science, and computer engineering and other related interdisciplinary and cross-cutting areas

Preferred Qualifications

  • PhD Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Physical Demands

  • Typically sitting at a desk/table
  • Typically standing, walking

Location

University City- Philadelphia, PA

Special Instructions to the Applicant

In one PDF, candidates should submit the following: cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement (not to exceed two pages), a diversity statement (a diversity statement that presents and discusses the candidate's past experiences, present efforts, and/or future aspirations to promoting equity, inclusion, and diversity in all aspects of their academic careers – please feel free to consult the Office of Institutional Equity and Inclusive Culture for Drexel University’s position on equality and diversity), and the names of three external references.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

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