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Position Summary:
The Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ( ECE ) at Virginia Tech seeks applications for a full-time, academic year, non-tenure-track Collegiate Faculty who will be a member of the ECE Masters of Engineering (MEng) degree program. This position will be based in Blacksburg or Northern Virginia.
This Collegiate Faculty position (non-tenure, renewable) will be at the rank of assistant or associate or full 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 be a member of a group of faculty responsible for teaching and advising students enrolled in the MEng program. Interaction with industry, national laboratories and/or government agencies is also required.
Duties and responsibilities include:
Teaching and Mentorship (70% time)
- Teach graduate courses in the ECE MEng program.
- Assist in the coordination and scheduling of course offerings for the MEng program.
- Support curriculum development at the graduate level.
- 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.
- 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 experience teaching in the technical areas of Cybersecurity, Power Engineering, and/or Robotics & Autonomy.
- 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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