Job Description
Position Number:
1P0000
Title:
Instructional Faculty
Functional Title:
Lecturer
Category Status:
03-Faculty-Non-Tenured,Term Contr
Applicant Search Category:
Faculty
Unit:
ENGR-Electrical & Computer Engineering
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Vaccine Protocol
The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University requires that students, faculty, and staff on the UMD campus be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is looking to hire an instructional faculty member who will work with our bright and enthusiastic ECE students. We are looking to hire instructional faculty both at the lecturer level and senior lecturer level – depending on the individual’s level of experience. The Electrical and Computer Engineering department is expanding, and has a rapidly growing student body.
Responsibilities: During each fall and spring semester, we anticipate that the lecturer will
teach up to four sections involving programming, digital logic design, and/or embedded
systems. (This could involve multiple sections of the same course). The lecturer may also
decide to participate in curriculum development or to become involved in the departments'
vibrant research community via research grants. Opportunities for summer and winter
teaching for additional pay are also available.
The Clark School at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, delivering on a promise that all graduates will leave ready to impact the Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) of the 21st century. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Master’s degree is required in Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related field. In-depth knowledge of and proficiency in teaching C and UNIX as well as digital logic design is also required. The ability to teach operating systems is also a plus.
Preferences:
Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field. Experience teaching logic design laboratory. Experience and expertise with computer organization.
Additional Information:
Candidates should upload a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, a list of references, a listing of recently taught courses and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluations, teaching awards), and a cover letter highlighting the specific strengths of the candidate with respect to this position. Candidates who are interested in pursuing research activities in parallel with teaching should include in the cover letter a brief description of their interest.
Our department is committed to an inclusive culture that fosters the success of students, staff and faculty irrespective of race, gender identity or gender expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, etc. We are particularly interested in growing the diversity of our student population, and encourage candidates who have experience in engaging with and supporting students of diverse backgrounds to include in the cover letter a description of their experience, perspective on the subject, and interest in pursuing such activities in our department.
For best consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply by January 21, 2022. However, the position will remain open until filled. For any information or questions please email yeung@umd.edu.
Posting Date:
02/16/2022
Open Until Filled
Yes
Best Consideration Date
03/11/2022
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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