The Electrical, Computer, and Software Engineering Program at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, invites applications for two Tenure-track Faculty Positions, starting in Fall 2010, one in Electrical Engineering and one in Computer Engineering.
The successful candidate for each position will have a commitment to teaching Undergraduate Engineering courses, the ability to develop a sustainable research program and serve on University and Department committees.
Salary is competitive.
A candidate for the Electrical Engineering position should have a research background in one of the following areas: Renewable and Conventional Electrical Energy Systems, Electrical Energy Conversion or Controls.
A candidate for the Computer Engineering position should have a research background in the Application of Embedded Systems or Hardware/Software Co-design.
Candidates with industry experience are encouraged to apply.
A successful candidate must be comfortable teaching a variety of courses in the Undergraduate Electrical and Computer Engineering curriculum.
A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field is required and rank is commensurate with experience.
Penn State, Behrend (
http://www.behrend.psu.edu) is a comprehensive, four year and residential college of Penn State in Erie, PA. The College is committed to excellence in teaching, research and outreach and prides itself on the balance it achieves between teaching and research.
Located on a beautiful, wooded, hilltop campus, Penn State, Behrend offers its 4,700 Undergraduate and Graduate Students an inspiring and technologically-advanced environment, characterized by close student/Faculty interaction.
The School of Engineering has over 1,100 students in our ABET accredited Programs.
Erie, a metropolitan area of 280,000, is located on Lake Erie's beautiful Presque Isle Bay. The region offers many cultural, sports and recreational resources, including Pennsylvania’s most popular state park. Erie County is a major industrial, medical, service and tourism center and is within a two hour drive of Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Buffalo. Residents benefit from a rejuvenated Bayfront District, while enjoying a modest cost of living and affordable housing. There are five colleges in the area..
Review of applications will begin January 2010, with the goal of filling the position by the Fall 2010 semester. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Send a resume, transcripts, a brief statement of teaching and research interests and the names of three references, to:
ECSE Search Chair
Penn State -- Behrend
School of Engineering
5101 Jordan Road
ECSE-AK09-10
Erie, PA 16563-1701
engrpositions@psu.edu
Please indicate which position you are interested in.
