SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Employment Opportunities
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Plastics Engineering Technology
Part-time faculty positions
TWO TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS
ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
School of Engineering
Erie, Pennsylvania 16563-1701
The Electrical, Computer, and Software Engineering program at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions starting in fall 2010 one in Electrical Engineering and one in Computer Engineering. The successful candidate will have a commitment to teaching undergraduate engineering courses, the ability to develop a sustainable research program, and serve on university and department committees. Salary is competitive.
A candidate for the Electrical Engineering position should have a research background in one of the following areas; renewable and conventional electrical energy systems, electrical energy conversion, or controls.
A candidate for the Computer Engineering position should have a have a research background in the application of embedded systems, or hardware/software co-design. Candidates with industry experience are encouraged to apply.
A successful candidate must to be comfortable teaching a variety of courses in the undergraduate electrical and computer engineering curriculum. A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field is required; rank is commensurate with experience.Penn State Behrend (http://www.behrend.psu.edu) is a comprehensive four-year and residential college of Penn State located in Erie, Pennsylvania. The college is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and outreach, and prides itself on the balance it achieves between teaching and research. Located on a beautiful, wooded hilltop campus, Penn State Behrend offers its 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students an inspiring and technologically-advanced environment characterized by close student/ faculty interaction. The School of Engineering has over 1,100 students in our ABET accredited programs.
Erie, a metropolitan area of 280,000, is located on Lake Erie's beautiful Presque Isle Bay. The region offers many cultural, sports, and recreational resources, including Pennsylvania’s most popular state park. Erie County is a major industrial, medical, service, and tourism center, and is within a two hour drive of Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Buffalo. Residents benefit from a rejuvenated Bayfront District while enjoying a modest cost of living and affordable housing. There are five colleges in the area.Review of applications will begin January 2010 with the goal of filling the position by the fall 2010 semester. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send a resume, transcripts, a brief statement of teaching and research interests, and the names of three references to: ECSE Search Chair; Penn State Behrend; School of Engineering; ECSE-SOEWB09-10; 5101 Jordan Road, Erie, PA 16563-1701, or email your application to: engrpositions@psu.edu. Please indicate which position you are interested.
ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
FACULTY POSITION
ONE YEAR
ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
FACULTY POSITION
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
School of Engineering
Erie, Pennsylvania 16563-1701
One-Year Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Faculty Position: Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, invites applications for a one-year teaching appointment in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Program beginning August 2010. A Master’s degree or above in computer engineering, computer engineering technology, electrical engineering, or electrical engineering technology with four years industrial experience is preferred. Candidates should have a strong background in microcontrollers, embedded systems, and computer software. Salary is competitive.
Penn State Behrend (http://www.behrend.psu.edu) is a comprehensive four-year and residential college of Penn State located in Erie, Pennsylvania. The college is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and outreach, and prides itself on the balance it achieves between teaching and research. Located on a beautiful, wooded hilltop campus, Penn State Behrend offers its 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students an inspiring and technologically-advanced environment characterized by close student/ faculty interaction. The School of Engineering has over 1,100 students in our ABET accredited programs.
Erie, a metropolitan area of 280,000, is located on Lake Erie's beautiful Presque Isle Bay. The region offers many cultural, sports, and recreational resources, including Pennsylvania’s most popular state park. Erie County is a major industrial, medical, service, and tourism center, and is within a two hour drive of Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Buffalo. Residents benefit from a rejuvenated Bayfront District while enjoying a modest cost of living and affordable housing. There are five colleges in the area.
Review of applications will begin January 15, 2010, and will be accepted until the position is filled. Send a complete resume, copies of graduate/undergraduate transcripts, a brief statement of teaching and research interests and names of three references to: ECET Search Chair, Penn State Behrend, School of Engineering, Department SOE-WB1ECET-10, 5101 Jordan Road, Erie, PA 16563-1701, or email your application to: engrpositions@psu.edu.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY FACULTY POSITION
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
FACULTY POSITIONPenn State Erie, The Behrend College
School of Engineering
Erie, Pennsylvania 16563-1701Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program starting fall 2010. The successful candidate must have a commitment to teaching undergraduate engineering courses, the ability to develop a sustainable research program, to engage in applied research and scholarly activity, and serve on university and department committees.
Expected teaching focus for this position is in solid mechanics, machine design, and/or manufacturing. Strongest consideration will be given to those candidates with background and experience in these areas; additional background in CAD/solid modeling or the thermal-fluid sciences is desirable. Salary is competitive. A Master’s or PhD degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial or closely related engineering discipline and five years of industrial experience are preferred. Professional registration is preferred.Penn State Behrend (http://www.behrend.psu.edu) is a comprehensive four-year and residential college of Penn State located in Erie, Pennsylvania. The college is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and outreach, and prides itself on the balance it achieves between teaching and research. Located on a beautiful, wooded hilltop campus, Penn State Behrend offers its 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students an inspiring and technologically-advanced environment characterized by close student/ faculty interaction. The School of Engineering has over 1,100 students in our ABET accredited programs.
Erie, a metropolitan area of 280,000, is located on Lake Erie's beautiful Presque Isle Bay. The region offers many cultural, sports, and recreational resources, including Pennsylvania’s most popular state park. Erie County is a major industrial, medical, service, and tourism center, and is within a two hour drive of Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Buffalo. Residents benefit from a rejuvenated Bayfront District while enjoying a modest cost of living and affordable housing. There are five colleges in the area.
Review of applications will begin in January 2010 with the goal of filling the position by the fall 2010 semester. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send a resume, transcripts, a brief statement of teaching and research interests and the names of three references to: MET Search Chair; Penn State Behrend; School of Engineering; Department MET-SOEWB09-10; 5101 Jordan Road, Erie, PA 16563-1701, or email your application to: engrpositions@psu.edu.
No positions are currently open.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.
The School of Engineering at Penn State Behrend employs part-time instructors in computer programming, electrical engineering, electrical and computer engineering technology, engineering graphics, engineering mechanics, industrial engineering technology, materials science engineering, mechanical engineering technology, and plastics engineering technology.
Most part-time instruction is at the introductory college level. Needs depend upon course schedules, enrollments, and faculty leaves, and sometimes arise on relatively short notice.
The School will accept applications at any time and keep them on file for consideration should vacancies occur. The M.S. degree or higher with teaching experience is preferred.
Send a resume, copies of college transcripts, statement of daytime/evening availability, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of two references to:
Ralph M. Ford, Ph.D., School of Engineering, 5101 Jordan Road, REDC 242, Erie, PA 16563-1701 or email to engrpositions@psu.edu
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.
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Updated: November 10, 2009
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