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Position Summary:
The Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ( ECE ) at Virginia Tech seeks applications for a full-time, calendar or academic year, non-tenure-track Collegiate Faculty member who will serve as the Director of the Blacksburg ECE Masters of Engineering (MEng) degree program.
This position (non-tenure, renewable) will be at the rank of Collegiate Associate or Collegiate Professor. Collegiate Faculty mentor students, teach courses, support undergraduate or graduate research, and contribute to the overall development and assessment of academic programs. Collegiate Faculty are expected to participate in department, college and university service, committee work, to pursue a program of personal, funded research, including research into aspects of teaching and learning, and other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate will lead a group responsible for the curriculum and assessment of the MEng program in coordination with ECE department leadership. Interaction with industry, national laboratories and government agencies is also required.
Duties and responsibilities include:
Student Recruitment, Teaching, and Mentorship (70% time)
- Work with ECE faculty and staff and the Virginia Tech Graduate School in the area of MEng admissions.
- Coordinate course offerings and scheduling for the MEng program.
- Lead curriculum development and assessment of the program.
- Mentor students towards completion of their MEng design project.
- Coordinate the advisement of MEng students towards the timely completion of their degree.
Research (20% time)
- Maintain a program of personal, funded research in an area related to electrical and computer engineering.
- Undertake research related to MEng design projects.
Departmental, College and University Service (10% time)
- Participate in departmental, college and university service, committee work, and perform other administrative duties.

Required Qualifications:
- A PhD degree in electrical or computer engineering, computer science, or a closely related field and previous teaching experience at the graduate level in ECE or a related field are required.
- Previous curriculum development and assessment experience.
- A strong record of academic accomplishments and a proven ability to work collaboratively
- Experience with and commitment to interdisciplinary research and instruction and a willingness to cross disciplinary boundaries to address complex technical and societal challenges
- Effective communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous academic administrative experience.
- Interest and experience in advising, mentoring, and working effectively with a diverse student population.
- Willingness and ability to work in a high-tech environment, such as online instruction and distance learning.
- Experience working in academia and collaborating with industry.
- Experience working with industry to facilitate student project funding.



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