Department: Engineering
Time Status: Full Time
Reports To: Chair of the Engineering Department
General Summary:
Olivet Nazarene University seeks an undergraduate faculty member in Electrical Engineering.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities consist primarily of teaching core engineering and electrical concentration courses as part of a growing and dynamic engineering program accredited by EAC of ABET, Inc. Typical areas for undergraduate courses are electrical circuits, introduction to programming, digital systems, automatic controls, communications systems, digital and analog electronics and signal processing. Specific courses will be determined to match individual backgrounds and program needs. Other responsibilities include advising and mentoring students, supervision of senior design projects, writing of grant proposals, and serving on University committees. Scholarly research and presentation at technical conferences is encouraged.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
Ph.D. or Doctorate of Science in Electrical Engineering or active pursuit thereof required. Undergraduate degrees in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering required.
Effective teaching experience, evidence of scholarly competence, passion for teaching undergraduate students, and support of Olivet’s mission are essential.
Candidates should be willing to contribute to university life in areas such as academic advising, student organization advising, recruiting for the major, and committee service. The candidate should also be able to clearly articulate the integration of the Christian faith and engineering.
Application Requirements:
Send a
1. cover letter,
2. curriculum vita,
3. unofficial transcript,
4. statement of teaching philosophy,
5. statement of Christian faith, and
6. three letters of recommendation (at least one addressing teaching ability) to:
Dr. Dennis Crocker
Dean, School of Professional Studies
Olivet Nazarene University
One University Avenue
Bourbonnais, Illinois 60914
djcrocker@olivet.edu
Position begins August 20, 2013. Classes for fall semester begin August 29, 2013. Screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.