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Tenure Track Assistant Professor
Position Type:
Regular
Salary Range:
Hiring range is $109,080-$121,131 Based on experience, education, and expertise
Purpose:
Purpose
The School of Engineering at Santa Clara University (SCU) invites applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the areas of Robotics and Automation, starting in the 2024-2025 academic year. This is a coordinated search between the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and the Department of Mechanical Engineering, with the objective of hiring two candidates in total, with one hired by each of the two departments. In their cover letter, applicants should indicate the department in which they believe they best fit. The School is particularly interested in candidates whose work can create synergies with the School's new interdisciplinary Master of Science program and Graduate Certificate in Robotics and Automation as well as with ongoing faculty work in the areas of robotics, mechatronic and embedded systems, and control systems. Other interests include candidates who conduct work that aligns with mission-oriented themes of the university (such as sustainability and humanitarian engineering), who are able to build collaborative programs with other faculty in the department(s) and school, and who are capable of building strong partnerships with local companies and organizations in Silicon Valley.
The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering has specific interest in candidates with expertise in areas such as intelligent robotics, autonomous systems, industry 4.0, system optimization or other emerging areas of research related to autonomous systems. The ideal candidate will be able to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in areas related to embedded systems, robotics, and autonomous systems including lower division courses of a fundamental nature.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering has specific interest in candidates with applied expertise in areas such as intelligent machines, autonomous systems, novel robotic design (soft robotics, advanced sensors/actuators, etc.), smart manufacturing, and human robot collaboration. Candidates will be expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in one or more areas such as dynamics, control systems, design, mechatronics, and related mathematics and computing courses; teaching more focused courses relating to the candidate's research expertise will also be possible.
All SCU tenure-track faculty engage in teaching, research and service. The ideal candidate will develop an active research program that leads to high-quality publications, grant applications, and the inclusion of both undergraduate and graduate students in scholarly work. The candidate is expected to be invested in teaching a range of courses and be enthusiastic about curriculum innovation and student engagement. We especially encourage applicants whose goals and professional or life experiences enrich the department and school community and who can serve as a role model and mentor to a diverse student population.
The new Assistant Professor will join the SCU engineering faculty at a time of significant opportunity for research laboratory establishment and programmatic development. The School of Engineering has recently moved into the newly constructed state-of-the-art 300,000 square foot Sobrato Campus for Discovery and Innovation (https://www.scu.edu/stem/). It houses engineering and science departments, research laboratories, teaching laboratories, and versatile spaces facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration and involvement in humanitarian engineering. In addition, the new faculty member will have the flexibility and resources to shape the future of robotics and automation research at Santa Clara University
Review of applications will begin on December 1st , 2023
Salary
Hiring range is $109,080-$121,131 Based on experience, education, and expertise
Basic Qualifications
Responsibilities
Work Authorization
A foreign national who is appointed to a tenured or tenure-track faculty position is eligible for sponsorship by Santa Clara University
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit 1.) a detailed current CV (including a publication list); 2.) a statement of research interests, future research directions, and research accomplishments; 3.) a statement of teaching interests, philosophy, and relevant experience; 4.) an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement that describes past, present, and planned contributions to equity, diversity, and/or inclusion in engineering or other areas; and 5.) names and contact information of three professional references.
Additional Information About Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University (https://www.scu.edu) is a comprehensive Jesuit, Catholic university, located in the heart of Silicon Valley and is California's oldest operating institution of higher education. The University is also distinguished by a sustained high ranking by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) with regard to the gender balance of the tenure stream engineering faculty and the master's graduates. The School of Engineering is committed to improving the human condition through engineering education, practice, and scholarship, promoting the University's mission to 'fashion a more humane, just and sustainable world'.
SCU maintains small class sizes and promotes close faculty/student interaction. The University enrollment is approximately 5,900 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students. The ECE Department (http://www.scu.edu/engineering/ee) offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, with 12 full-time tenure stream faculty members, three of whom are fellows of the IEEE, and a strong pool of adjunct faculty who instruct about 130 undergraduate majors, and about 60 part-time and full-time graduate students. The ME Department (http://www.scu.edu/engineering/me) offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, with 9 full-time tenure stream faculty members, four of whom are fellows of ASME, and a strong pool of adjunct faculty who instruct about 300 undergraduate majors, and about 40 part-time and full-time graduate students. Furthermore, the School has new Interdisciplinary Robotics and Automation MS and Certificate programs that collectively have about 25 enrolled graduate students. The School of Engineering maintains strong ties to local industry.
EEO Statement
Santa Clara University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity and inclusion, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected category in accordance with applicable law. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.
Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website at http://www.scu.edu/cs/. To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.
COVID-19 Statement
The health and safety of the university community is a top priority. All Santa Clara University students, and employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or request a medical or religious exemption. Please visit our COVID-19 webpage for additional information.
Work Authorization:
A foreign national who is appointed to a tenured or tenure-track faculty position is eligible for sponsorship by Santa Clara University.
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination
Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. The Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is Aaron Zisser, Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 408-551-3043, azisser@scu.edu , www.scu.edu/title-ix. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Clery Notice of Availability
Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website. To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Santa Clara University affirms its' commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.
Tenure Track Assistant Professor
Position Type:
Regular
Salary Range:
Hiring range is $109,080-$121,131 Based on experience, education, and expertise
Purpose:
Purpose
The School of Engineering at Santa Clara University (SCU) invites applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the areas of Robotics and Automation, starting in the 2024-2025 academic year. This is a coordinated search between the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and the Department of Mechanical Engineering, with the objective of hiring two candidates in total, with one hired by each of the two departments. In their cover letter, applicants should indicate the department in which they believe they best fit. The School is particularly interested in candidates whose work can create synergies with the School's new interdisciplinary Master of Science program and Graduate Certificate in Robotics and Automation as well as with ongoing faculty work in the areas of robotics, mechatronic and embedded systems, and control systems. Other interests include candidates who conduct work that aligns with mission-oriented themes of the university (such as sustainability and humanitarian engineering), who are able to build collaborative programs with other faculty in the department(s) and school, and who are capable of building strong partnerships with local companies and organizations in Silicon Valley.
The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering has specific interest in candidates with expertise in areas such as intelligent robotics, autonomous systems, industry 4.0, system optimization or other emerging areas of research related to autonomous systems. The ideal candidate will be able to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in areas related to embedded systems, robotics, and autonomous systems including lower division courses of a fundamental nature.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering has specific interest in candidates with applied expertise in areas such as intelligent machines, autonomous systems, novel robotic design (soft robotics, advanced sensors/actuators, etc.), smart manufacturing, and human robot collaboration. Candidates will be expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in one or more areas such as dynamics, control systems, design, mechatronics, and related mathematics and computing courses; teaching more focused courses relating to the candidate's research expertise will also be possible.
All SCU tenure-track faculty engage in teaching, research and service. The ideal candidate will develop an active research program that leads to high-quality publications, grant applications, and the inclusion of both undergraduate and graduate students in scholarly work. The candidate is expected to be invested in teaching a range of courses and be enthusiastic about curriculum innovation and student engagement. We especially encourage applicants whose goals and professional or life experiences enrich the department and school community and who can serve as a role model and mentor to a diverse student population.
The new Assistant Professor will join the SCU engineering faculty at a time of significant opportunity for research laboratory establishment and programmatic development. The School of Engineering has recently moved into the newly constructed state-of-the-art 300,000 square foot Sobrato Campus for Discovery and Innovation (https://www.scu.edu/stem/). It houses engineering and science departments, research laboratories, teaching laboratories, and versatile spaces facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration and involvement in humanitarian engineering. In addition, the new faculty member will have the flexibility and resources to shape the future of robotics and automation research at Santa Clara University
Review of applications will begin on December 1st , 2023
Salary
Hiring range is $109,080-$121,131 Based on experience, education, and expertise
Basic Qualifications
- For the position in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, an earned Ph.D. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field
- For the position in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, an earned Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely related field
- A demonstrated potential for high quality research
- A commitment and demonstrated potential to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and to engage in curriculum development
- A commitment to contribute to a diverse and inclusive academic culture
Responsibilities
- Developing a productive research program that engages students and produces high-quality publications.
- Teaching upper division undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of specialization, as well as lower division fundamental courses; curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate level.
- Service to the Department, School, University, and profession.
Work Authorization
A foreign national who is appointed to a tenured or tenure-track faculty position is eligible for sponsorship by Santa Clara University
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit 1.) a detailed current CV (including a publication list); 2.) a statement of research interests, future research directions, and research accomplishments; 3.) a statement of teaching interests, philosophy, and relevant experience; 4.) an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement that describes past, present, and planned contributions to equity, diversity, and/or inclusion in engineering or other areas; and 5.) names and contact information of three professional references.
Additional Information About Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University (https://www.scu.edu) is a comprehensive Jesuit, Catholic university, located in the heart of Silicon Valley and is California's oldest operating institution of higher education. The University is also distinguished by a sustained high ranking by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) with regard to the gender balance of the tenure stream engineering faculty and the master's graduates. The School of Engineering is committed to improving the human condition through engineering education, practice, and scholarship, promoting the University's mission to 'fashion a more humane, just and sustainable world'.
SCU maintains small class sizes and promotes close faculty/student interaction. The University enrollment is approximately 5,900 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students. The ECE Department (http://www.scu.edu/engineering/ee) offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, with 12 full-time tenure stream faculty members, three of whom are fellows of the IEEE, and a strong pool of adjunct faculty who instruct about 130 undergraduate majors, and about 60 part-time and full-time graduate students. The ME Department (http://www.scu.edu/engineering/me) offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, with 9 full-time tenure stream faculty members, four of whom are fellows of ASME, and a strong pool of adjunct faculty who instruct about 300 undergraduate majors, and about 40 part-time and full-time graduate students. Furthermore, the School has new Interdisciplinary Robotics and Automation MS and Certificate programs that collectively have about 25 enrolled graduate students. The School of Engineering maintains strong ties to local industry.
EEO Statement
Santa Clara University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity and inclusion, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected category in accordance with applicable law. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.
Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website at http://www.scu.edu/cs/. To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.
COVID-19 Statement
The health and safety of the university community is a top priority. All Santa Clara University students, and employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or request a medical or religious exemption. Please visit our COVID-19 webpage for additional information.
Work Authorization:
A foreign national who is appointed to a tenured or tenure-track faculty position is eligible for sponsorship by Santa Clara University.
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination
Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. The Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is Aaron Zisser, Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 408-551-3043, azisser@scu.edu , www.scu.edu/title-ix. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Clery Notice of Availability
Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website. To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Santa Clara University affirms its' commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.
