What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor position at marshall?
The Department of Computer Sciences and Electrical Engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences at Marshall University invites nominations and applications for a nine-month tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. This position is focused on individuals with experience in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a closely related field.Position Description. The Assistant Professor position requires teaching, service, and research responsibilities and a terminal degree. The faculty member in this position is required to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses (lecture and laboratory); supervise PhD Dissertations, master’s thesis, and undergraduate projects; pursue scholarly activities (including research in the field, writing and managing grants; and preparing peer reviewed publications); engage in academic mentoring; assist in program assessment and execution of a continuous improvement plan; participate in professional service; and participate in professional activities and organizations. Candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and laboratory-based instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and exhibit potential for professional recognition via research and publication in their area of expertise. The successful candidate will also contribute to the University's general education curriculum, with its emphasis on a common First Year Seminar and core curriculum courses that enhance student's critical thinking and the college's support of interdisciplinary programs of study.Application ProcedureQualified candidates should submit the following documents electronically via Marshall university’s PeopleAdmin portal (http://marshall.peopleadmin.com/):- Cover Letter: A brief introduction and explanation of the candidate's interest in the position.- Curriculum Vitae (CV): A comprehensive record of the candidate's academic and professional history, including research experience, teaching experience, publications, and other relevant achievements.- Research Statement (Max 2 pages): A detailed description of the candidate's current research interests, past research accomplishments, and future research plans.- Teaching Statement (Max 2 pages): An overview of the candidate's teaching philosophy, experience, engagement strategies, success, and methods.- Diversity Statement (Max 1 page - Optional): A statement outlining the candidate's contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their professional activities.- List of References: Contact information for three referencesSelected candidates interviewing on campus must have official transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) forwarded to the Chair of the search committee by their degree granting institutions prior to scheduling an on-campus interview.Application DeadlineApplication review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. A starting date of August 18, 2025, is anticipated.Marshall University is an AA/EO employer dedicated to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students. Marshall is also part of the NSF-LSAMP: Kentucky West Virginia Alliance for Minority Participation Project to increase both the total number of STEM degrees awarded and the number of STEM degrees awarded to under-represented students. Successful women and minority applicants can benefit from these programs.
