Job Title
Assistant Professor of Teaching or Assistant Professor of Practice - Electrical Engineering (multiple openings)
Job ID
606536
Location
SICCS
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
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**Workplace Culture**
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**Job Description**
Northern Arizona University invites applications for two positions in Electrical Engineering as either an Assistant Professor of Teaching or an Assistant Professor of Practice to begin August 22, 2022. Candidates with broad background spanning all areas of Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering will be considered but expertise in microelectronics and energy systems is especially desirable.
These positions will help lead a new Microelectronics Workforce Training Program (MWTP) and a new Industry 4.0 lab designed to provide training and retraining for nontraditional students including current workers in the semiconductor and new energy industries. The successful candidates will help develop new online and statewide certificates related to semiconductors and renewable energy, engage with local industry, and help build private-public partnerships related to the semiconductor and energy industries in Arizona. Student mentoring and advising, participation in department-level service, and course and program level assessment activities for accreditation will also be required.
The position may be hosted at campuses in Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff but regular coordinating meetings in Flagstaff may be required. The preferred location for this position (in order of preference) is Phoenix, Flagstaff, or Tucson.
**Minimum Qualifications**
The minimum qualifications for **Assistant Professor of Practice** are:
+ an earned Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Energy Engineering or a closely-related field AND
+ 5+ years of industry experience with corresponding expertise and achievements
The minimum qualifications for **Assistant Professor of Teaching** are:
+ an earned Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Energy Engineering or a closely-related field AND
+ an earned Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Energy Engineering or a closely-related field, conferred by the start date of employment.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Energy Engineering , or a closely related field.
+ Significant professional credential or experience.
+ Teaching experience at the college or university level, specifically in Microelectronics or Renewable Energy.
+ Demonstrated experience with instructional design, effective pedagogy, and innovative learning methodologies.
+ Excellent communication skills.
+ Experience working with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
**General Information**
Northern Arizona University has a student population of 29,569, including approximately 21,000 on its main campus in Flagstaff and the remainder at more than 20 locations statewide and online.
Committed to a diverse and civil working and learning environment, NAU has earned a solid reputation as a university with all the features of a large institution but with a personal touch. NAU carefully balances teaching, scholarship and service with a faculty and staff dedicated to each student’s success. All faculty members are expected to promote student learning and help students achieve academic outcomes. For information about diversity, access and equity at NAU, see the Center for University Access and Inclusion webpage (http://nau.edu/Center-for-University-Access-and-Inclusion/) .
While our emphasis is undergraduate education, we offer a wide range of graduate programs and research that extend to such national concerns as forest health and bioterrorism. Our institution has carefully integrated on-campus education with distance learning, forming seamless avenues for students to earn degrees.
Flagstaff has a population of about 70,000, rich in cultural diversity. Located at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff is 140 miles north of Phoenix at the intersection of Interstate 17 and Interstate 40.
With its elevation of 7,000 feet and four-season climate, Flagstaff is ideal for year-round outdoor activities. Nearby attractions include the Grand Canyon, Lowell Observatory, Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, Monument Valley, Sunset Crater, Meteor Crater, and Arizona Snowbowl.
**COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement**
As of 12/10/21, the Safer Federal Workforce employee vaccination requirement is currently suspended pending the outcome of a federal court-issued injunction. This injunction has suspended the recent executive order issued by President Biden requiring all employees of federal contractors to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. For current status of the vaccine requirement and/or questions, please visit FAQs for Employee Vaccination Requirement (https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/faqs-for-employee-vaccination-requirement-2/) .
**Background Information**
Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report (https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/) . The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report (https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/) is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.
**Salary**
Commensurate with experience.
**Benefits**
This is a Faculty (FAC) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP); sick leave accruals and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members. More information on benefits at NAU is available at the NAU HR benefits page (https://nau.edu/Human-Resources/Benefits/) . Faculty are hired on a contract basis, renewable according to terms of the Conditions of Faculty Service (http://nau.edu/Provost/Resources-Policies/) . Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). Employees will have 31 days from date of hire to enroll in benefits, and their benefits will then be effective the first day of the pay period following their completed enrollment. If a new employee chooses the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) retirement option, participation in the ASRS Plan (and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it) will begin on the first of the pay period following 183 days of employment. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP; an alternative to the ASRS plan) will begin to participate on the first day of employment. The long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following 90 days of employment. More information about NAU benefits is available at the NAU HR benefits page (https://nau.edu/Human-Resources/Benefits/) .
**Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship**
NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.
**Submission Deadline**
This vacancy will be open until filled or closed. Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2022.
**How to Apply**
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button at the end of the job description if viewing this position through the NAU HR website. Otherwise, to view the original post and to apply, proceed to nau.jobs , follow the 'Faculty and Administrator Openings' link, locate vacancy **606536** , and then "Apply" at the bottom of the page.
To be considered, you must submit a complete application, meet the minimum qualifications and your application materials must address the preferred qualifications. Application must include: (1) a statement of interest in this position that includes your areas of knowledge and expertise, and highlights your particular qualifications for this position; (2) a curriculum vitae; and (3) names and contact information for three references. Save all items as PDF or Word document.
If you have problems submitting application attachments or have other questions, please contact the search chair at James.Palmer@nau.edu for assistance.
If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the HR website (https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/employment-application-instructions/) or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process please contact the Office of Equity and Access at: 928-523-3312/TDD - 928-523-1006 or PO Box 4083, Flagstaff AZ 86011.
**FLSA Status**
This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
EEO is the Law Poster and Supplements (https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/)
NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.
