Description
The Hampton University School of Engineering, Architecture and Aviation is seeking candidates for faculty positions in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering as an Assistant/Associate Professor. The appointment is expected to be on or before the Fall 2025 semester.
Founded in 1868, Hampton University (www.hamptonu.edu) is located on approximately 300 acres of the Virginia Peninsula. It is a privately endowed, co-educational, nonsectarian institution of higher education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredit all programs. Hampton University, a member of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) community of higher education institutions, is currently enjoying tremendous growth and development from a traditionally teaching to a more research-intensive institution. Hampton University is currently a Doctorate-level institution of higher learning with a primarily undergraduate student population of approximately 4,600 students pursuing degrees in diverse areas of study.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Hampton University is seeking candidates for faculty positions at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. The individual selected for this position will be expected to contribute to the educational missions of the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering through teaching, curriculum development, and research related to Power and Energy. Candidates with expertise in Systems Engineering, Cyber Physical Systems, Autonomy, and Robotics will also be considered. We are interested in candidates with overarching experience who can help expand the department’s expertise in at least two of the mentioned electrical and computer engineering research areas.
Qualifications
The successful applicant must have earned a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field with expertise in cyber, robotics, automation, energy systems, and/or cloud-based computing.
The successful candidate will possess the following skills and abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities: research, education and outreach;
- Teaching and research experience in related areas
- Demonstrated ability to work on interdisciplinary teams
How to Apply
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The compensation package will be commensurate with rank and experience. All interested applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, and three (3) professional references (names and addresses), and a Hampton University Application for Employment for Faculty electronically (preferred) to joyce.shirazi@hamptonu.edu , or to the following address via US mail:
Joyce T. Shirazi, D.Sc., PE
Dean, School of Engineering, Architecture and Aviation
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668