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Location : Carbondale, Illinois Job Type: Faculty Job Number: Department: School of Applied Engineering and Technology-SIUC Opening Date: 07/26/2024 Closing Date: 9/1/2024 11:59 PM Central FLSA:: Exempt Security/Safety Sensitive:: NA Description The School of Applied Engineering and Technology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor starting August 16, 2025. We are seeking applicants with a background in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology. The successful candidate should be able to teach several required courses in Electrical Engineering Technology and provide support as a program coordinator Examples of Duties Teach undergraduate courses in Electrical Engineering Technology Serving as program coordinator for the Electrical Engineering Technology program (working with advisor on transfer equivalencies, program articulations, and outreach to prospective students) Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: BS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, MS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, PhD in engineering or a related STEM field. Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience in any of the following areas: analog electronics, digital electronics, and microcontroller programming. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas in their cover letter Supplemental Information Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Carnegie Doctoral Research University offering 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties. The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: Contact: Stephanie Crow, SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people. SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration. University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois. Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, Employee Assistance Program and a Tuition Waiver Program.