Assistant Professor

Energy and Sustainable Construction Systems

Engineering and Computer Technology

University of West Florida

The University of West Florida Engineering and Computer Technology department is inviting applications for individuals with a Ph.D. in Electrical, Mechanical or Construction (or closely related area) and in research areas of power, energy and sustainable systems are invited to apply for a tenure-earning, 9 month faculty position.

The Department includes several programs, two of which this position will support: the Electrical Engineering Technology Program and the Building Construction Program.  The Department plans to partner with industry to develop an energy systems center and participates in a wide variety of STEM-related initiatives, including

·         Intelligent Control and Optimization of Power and Energy Systems

·         Demonstration House, the BEST House (sustainability, storm mitigation) that showcases energy efficiency load center for power grid

Depending on the candidate, job duties include:

·         Undergraduate and graduate level teaching

Possible courses include:  Scheduling, Structures, Soils/Concrete/Masonry, AutoCAD, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Engineering Economy, Electronics, Power, Sustainable Research courses.

·         Research in areas related our BEST House efforts, which may include: Energy Efficiency Load center, Energy Storage options, Intelligent and Smart Control and LEED and Sustainability, Storm Mitigation.

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

·         Ph.D.; Doctoral degree from an accredited institution appropriate to the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching and service and a clear research agenda that will guide the candidate’s scholarly career in applied research.

·         Contribute to the national dialogue on important issues in the candidate’s field of study.

·         Teaching experience

Duties:

·         Teach construction- and/or electrical-related courses in undergraduate engineering technology program.

·         Conduct research in areas related to Departmental initiatives.

·         Participate in outreach activities, including Department initiatives:

      Undergraduate and graduate programs in energy and sustainability

      BEST House, energy, and workforce development

      Providing professional and continuing education.

Salary: negotiable, depending upon qualifications, 55K-61K (9 months) plus benefits.  Possible additional compensation through summer employment available.

Interested individuals should apply through the UWF Job site at http://jobs.uwf.edu. Applicants should include a letter of application, teaching philosophy, research agenda, and current vita and names and addresses/email for 3 references.

For additional information contact Dr. Dave Dawson, Search Chair, ddawson@uwf.edu

Review of applicants will begin in December and continue until the position is filled pending availability of funds.  Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. UWF is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action Employer. 

Preferred Start Date: August 8, 2010

Position number 112840-00