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Colorado School of Mines
Department of Electrical
Engineering & Computer Science
Assistant Professor - Electrical
Engineering

The Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Department at Colorado School of Mines invites
applications for an assistant professor position in
Electrical Engineering. Research specializations of interest
include: radar, EMC, remote sensing, wireless power
transmission, and microwaves.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and
graduate courses as well as develop an externally funded
research program that includes graduate students and
results in publications in conferences and journals. Mines
and professional service is expected.
A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
is required. Preference will be given to candidates who
have practical experience in one or more of the research
topics listed above. Applicants must demonstrate, or
show evidence of, excellent written, oral communication
and interpersonal skills.
For the complete job listings and directions on how to
apply, please visit:
http://inside.mines.edu/HR-Academic-Faculty
Mines is an EEO/AA Employer

The University of South Florida (USF) Electrical Engineering Department invites candidates of
significant professional distinction to apply for a
tenure-track/tenured position at all levels, scheduled
to start in August 2015. Specific areas of interest
are, but not limited to, embedded systems, computer and hardware security; Internet of Things; neuro
technologies and biomedical signals, in vivo and onbody sensor systems; renewable energy and power
technologies; CAD, material and device-design for
digital manufacturing.
Assistant Professor applications are preferred;
however, senior candidates with outstanding
record are also encouraged to apply. A doctoral
degree in electrical engineering or related field is
required. Successful candidates will be expected
to establish a strong externally and competitively
funded interdisciplinary research program and
show commitment to undergraduate and graduate
education, mentoring and advising.
The Department of Electrical Engineering has
thirty faculty members with outstanding research
portfolios and international recognition that includes
NSF CAREER Award winners, Fellows of the IEEE
and AAAS, Distinguished University Professors, and
a member of the National Academy of Engineering.
Additional information and requirements for
applying are at https://employment.usf.edu/. Job
Opening ID #5734. USF is an Affirmative Action,
Equal Opportunity institution and welcomes
applications from diverse candidates and candidates
who support diversity.

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Assistant-Professor Faculty Position at Portland State University
The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department at
Portland State University (PSU) seeks outstanding candidates
for a tenure-track assistant professor position in all areas of
electrical and computer engineering. An earned Ph.D. in electrical or computer engineering, or closely related field is a requirement. Truly outstanding candidates may be considered at the
associate professor level.
The ECE Department is committed to excellence in research and
education. The Department offers BSEE, BSCMPE, M.S. and
Ph.D. programs. The candidate is expected to excel at teaching
as well as build a strong funded research program in collaboration with ECE faculty and industry.
Located in the heart of one of America's most progressive cities, PSU is Oregon's largest public university. Portland and the
nearby Silicon Forest are hosts to many companies ranging
from high-tech to power.
Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.hrc.pdx.
edu/ for position #D92486. Applications must include a cover
letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching agenda, a research agenda
and at least three references. Application reviews will begin immediately and continue until finalists are identified. Portland
State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and
candidates who support diversity.

The University of Alabama Department of
Electrical and Computer Engineering invites
applications for multiple tenure-track faculty
positions in research focus areas including
electromechanical systems, embedded systems,
and devices/materials. Applicants in all areas
will be considered. The position requires a
PhD in electrical/computer engineering or a
closely related field. More information may be
found at http://ece.eng.ua.edu. Applicants
should apply online at http://facultyjobs.
ua.edu. The University of Alabama is an equal
opportunity employer.

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Barbara invites applications for a tenure-track
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dynamical systems, with an effective appointment
date of July 1, 2015. For more details please
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