Department: Computer Science & Engineering Technology

Salary: $75,000 - $80,000

Description: 

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering Technology at the University of Houston – Downtown (UHD) invites applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor to teach in the Control & Instrumentation Engineering Technology program. We are seeking outstanding candidates with industrial experience and expertise in process automation and control systems. Candidates with a chemical engineering/engineering technology or electrical engineering/engineering technology terminal degree will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with professional licenses and certifications. The appointment will start in August 2025.

Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate engineering technology courses, establish an externally funded research program, and provide service and leadership to the campus and the professional community.

Note: This position does not support the computer science program of the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence
• Demonstrate a commitment to research/scholarship excellence
• Demonstrate a commitment to service excellence
• Prepare and teach undergraduate engineering technology courses using different modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, online)
• Advise and mentor students
• Play an active role in facilitating job opportunities for students by establishing and maintaining industry contacts
• Demonstrate a commitment to program review, assessment, and accreditation activities
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the program and the department

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in engineering or engineering technology with a focus on chemical or electrical engineering
• Three years of consecutive and verifiable industrial experience in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven teaching record at the university level
• Strong publication record
• Successful grant writing
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional Licenses and Certifications
• Experience in curriculum development and improvement
• Experience in program review and accreditation such as ABET

The Application Package:

A complete application package must include:

• A cover letter
• A current curriculum vita
• Teaching Statement: a description of teaching experience and interests, discussing philosophy as well as modern pedagogies used or explored, and mentoring experience
• Research statement and selected publications
• Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended
• The names of three references. References will be asked to submit a letter of recommendation only if a candidate advances to an on-campus interview. 

To receive full consideration, the complete application should be received by January 15, 2025. The committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

To apply, please go to www.uhd.edu/careers

For more information about this posting, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at careers@uhd.edu

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidate.