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Job ID: 253852

Assistant Professor
Oregon Institute of Technology


Date Posted Feb. 28, 2025
Title Assistant Professor
University Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR, United States
Department Electrical Engineering & Renewable Energy
Application Deadline Mar. 28, 2025
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Assistant Professor
    Associate Professor
  • Electrical and/or Electronics
    Electrical and/or Electronics
    Energy Technology
    Energy Technology
    Mechanical Engineering
    Mechanical Engineering
 
 

Position Summary:

The job responsibilities for this position include teaching courses (with labs) in renewable energy areas, controls, and power systems. Additionally, candidates should be enthusiastic about innovations in instruction, curriculum development, and student engagement. The successful candidate must have expertise in one or more of the following renewable energy disciplines such as energy storage technologies, wind, geothermal, or hydroelectric power. Candidates are expected to develop externally funded applied research programs and projects involving students on applied research. Other responsibilities include advising students, directing student projects, and participating in continuous professional development, as well as other departmental and institutional service activities.

Oregon Tech’s Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy (EERE) Department is committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Departmental Information:
Oregon Institute of Technology, a premier public polytechnic university in the Pacific Northwest, and the Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Department (EERE) invite applications for the position of Assistant Professor. Oregon Tech is one of the top public regional universities in the western United States and is consistently ranked among the top public colleges in the nation by US News & World Report. Oregon Tech offers innovative and rigorous degree programs.

Oregon Tech is a growing university with multiple locations including a rural campus in Klamath Falls, an urban campus in Portland-Metro, and a strong online presence, each offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Oregon Tech prides itself on delivering a high-quality, hands-on educational experience in a collaborative learning environment distinguished by low student-to-faculty ratios.

The Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy (EERE) department offers undergraduate programs in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, and Electronics Engineering Technology, all of which are ABET accredited. The department also offers MS degrees in Renewable Energy Engineering and in Engineering. The EERE faculty is a multidisciplinary team with backgrounds including electrical engineering, physical chemistry, materials science, and mechanical engineering.

The EERE department is located on both the Klamath Falls and Wilsonville campuses. Core undergraduate programs are available on both campuses; other offerings vary by location. Majors in the EERE department are closely aligned with Oregon Tech’s mission of providing innovative and rigorous degree programs in technology-related fields with emphasis on the application of theory to practice. Our programs have strong relationships with industry, particularly through Industry Advisory Boards which support the continued relevance and currency of the programs.

Visit the EERE department website more information about the department.

Position Requirements:

  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline;
    OR
  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering AND at least three years of relevant industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional Engineering licensure.
  • Relevant industry experience.
  • Track record or evidence of academic potential.

Applicant Instructions:
Initial review of applications will begin on March 28, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration.

Then, upload the following elements to your application:
Required Documents
    1. Cover Letter
    2. Curriculum Vitae
    3. Teaching Philosophy
    4. Statement of Research Interests
    5. Other Document – A statement of your views on diversity and how to incorporate diversity into higher education
Optional Documents
  1. Professional References List
  2. Transcripts (Unofficial)

  • Oregon Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law.

    Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resources.

 
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