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Position Title:Professor of Instruction
Department:Electrical Engineering
Location:Arlington
Job Family:Faculty
Position Status:Full-time
Rank:Non-Tenured
Work Hours:Standard
Open to:External and Internal
FLSA:Exempt
Duration:Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis:Monthly
Benefits Eligible:Yes
Job Summary:The Department of Electrical Engineering in the College of Engineering, at The University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a Professor of Instruction, Non-Tenure Track position. This opening is for a position starting in the Fall 2024 semester. Successful candidates are expected to have strong teaching and communication skills with technical capabilities and knowledge to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in RF circuit and system design, including antennas and applications such as 6G and vehicular communication and sensing.Preference will be given to qualified applicants working with industry and/or academic experience in analysis, design, simulation, and implementation of RF systems. The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The NTT faculty duties include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, advising and mentoring students, and contributing to curriculum development/updates and departmental services.
· Design/Simulation/Manufacture of RF systems· Background in ElectroMagnetics· Development of new curriculum to compliment Communications/Signal Processing Track· Experience with Software such as Ansys/HFSS and Keysight ADS· Experience with testing/analysis of RF systems
Preferred Qualifications:· Candidates for Professor of Instruction must have earned (by the start date) a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related area, with research and development expertise in digital/computing circuits and systems.
Department Information:UTA is classified as a Research 1 University — Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, and recently became just the fourth institution in the state to achieve designation as a Texas Tier One university, a significant milestone of excellence in academics and research that brings with it access to the state’s National Research University Fund. The College of Engineering is a large contributor to that distinction. Annual research expenditures for the College exceeded $42.1 million last year, which accounts for the majority of research at the University. Overall engineering-related research expenditures at UTA total more than $57.8 million. The College also hosts interdisciplinary research centers in aerodynamics, photonics, water and transportation, among others. Undergraduate students are encouraged to participate in research, and the College supports funded research experiences for undergraduates each year.
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations:The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
Number of Vacancies:1
Desired Start Date:09/01/2024
Open Until Filled:Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/26913and submit the following materials:· Curriculum Vitae· Cover Letter· Unofficial Transcripts (required only for candidates for whom their degree is not in the same discipline as the one in which they will teach)· Contact information for 3 references
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.Questions may be addressed to Gregory Turner, PhD, at gkturner@uta.edu.For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta.
