The Northern Alabama and Guiyang regions are home to a large economy of industrial and manufacturing operations. Therefore, the successful candidate will have experience that is consistent with the ability to develop an electro-mechanical engineering technology curriculum in support of regional manufacturing needs. This position will also continue to explore new curricular possibilities in engineering and technology as the needs of the department and region evolve.
Teach program-related coursework; maintain and manage laboratories associated with the curricula; develop engineering and technology curricula related to (but not limited to) electro-mechanical engineering technology; advise and mentor students; participate in scholarly activity; participate in service to the university, college, department, and profession; and support the department's current ABET accreditation process. The standard teaching load for this position is 12 credit hours per semester, with all instruction being provided in English.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff in written form, verbally, and inter-personally; ability to work effectively with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff; willingness and ability to teach and/or learn to teach a varied and evolving curriculum; ability to plan and perform hands-on development of laboratory equipment and exercises.
PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering is required; Five plus years of industry experience is preferred; teaching experience at the college/university level is preferred; and demonstrated written and spoken fluency in English (fluency in Mandarin/Southwestern Mandarin is desired, but not required).
To apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at . Applications will only be accepted via this system. Please be prepared to upload a cover letter and resume/CV at the time of application, as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references. In addition, this position requires submission of a one-page diversity statement, the details of which may be found here - .
Transcripts for the highest degree attained are required for a complete application packet. Official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, an official transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to . Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of "Issued to Student", or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process.
The diversity statement and transcripts must be uploaded in the application section as SUPPLEMENTAL ATTACHMENTS. The supplemental attachment link will only appear after the required attachments of cover letter and resume/CV have been uploaded. If you have previously worked at UNA as an adjunct or faculty member and your transcripts are already on file, please email and ask that they be moved to your completed application for this position. Applications submitted without supplemental attachments will be considered incomplete and non-viable. For questions, please email or call and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 may result in a delayed response . UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. UNA is a smoke-free campus. We welcome applicants who are committed to working at a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion for faculty, staff, and students.
PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering is required; Five plus years of industry experience is preferred; teaching experience at the college/university level is preferred; and demonstrated written and spoken fluency in English (fluency in Mandarin/Southwestern Mandarin is desired, but not required).
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