Assistant/Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Arkansas Tech University, Department of Electrical Engineering

Arkansas Tech University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering. 

Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech is a state supported, SREB four-year level III, liberal arts institution; the third-largest in the state with an enrollment of over 12,000 students. The Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock, boasts a charming blend of historic and modern architecture, including beautiful grounds and greenery. Offering over 100 undergraduate and more than 25 graduate degree programs across seven academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community. 

Candidates must be ABD or preferably have an earned Ph.D. in electrical engineering or closely related field, good communication skills, a commitment to teaching excellence, an ability to teach a broad spectrum of undergraduate and graduate courses in electrical engineering and a penchant for undergraduate and graduate student involved scholarly activities. Additional position requirements include, advising students, assisting in recruiting efforts and securing undergraduate/graduate research. Strongest consideration will be given to candidates with theoretical and hands-on experience in microprocessors, robotics, controls, and the use of modern engineering tools. Additional information about the program is available at:http://www.atu.edu/engineering/electrical/. 

Interested candidates should send a letter that addresses the qualifications listed above, a current curriculum vita, contact information for at least 3 references, and a statement of teaching and research interests to Dr. Patricia Buford, Associate Dean of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 1811 North Boulder Ave., Corley 111, Russellville, AR 72801-2222 postmarked by June 17, 2016. If PhD in area other than Electrical Engineering, transcripts are required. Anticipated start date of August 15, 2016. Questions only may be sent to pbuford@atu.edu. 

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Arkansas Tech University is an AA/EOE employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.