Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Position: One full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Electric Power Systems.
Starting Date: Preferred starting date is September 2013.
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have an earned doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering with specialization in power by the start date of their appointment. The successful candidate has a strong primary commitment to excellence in teaching in a variety of subject areas at the undergraduate level, but is also expected to teach the existing graduate courses and develop new graduate courses in their area of specialization. The ECE department at California State University, Los Angeles, has a strong, well established power program at both the undergraduate and graduate level with strong ties to the local industry. Faculty candidates must have an appreciation for undergraduate teaching and learning at an urban serving institution and must be capable of developing a research and development program in their field or discipline that integrates research and development into teaching and learning. Faculty must also be willing to engage in STEM related activity with the local community colleges and K-12.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to those candidates with engineering experience in either industry or a national laboratory.
Duties: Teach lecture and laboratory courses in a variety of subject areas at the undergraduate level and specialization courses at the graduate level. Successful candidates for tenure are expected to be satisfactory or better in instructional activities; scholarly activities, research and publications; and service to the University.
Salary Range: Initial salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University: California State University, Los Angeles, a comprehensive urban university and one of 23 campuses that comprise The California State University system, offers programs in more than 50 academic and professional fields. The campus is located at the eastern edge of Los Angeles, adjacent to the western San Gabriel Valley, with more than 22,000 full and part-time students reflecting the rich, ethnic diversity of the area. The University is committed to student-centered learning, free scholarly inquiry and academic excellence.
Required Documentation: Applicants should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, unofficial transcripts, three letters of recommendation with names, emails and physical addresses of the three references. Official transcripts will be required of all finalists, at the time of on-campus interview. Employment contingent upon completion of the University’s Application for Academic Employment form. http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/docs/forms/Empl_applic_academic.pdf and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Position is contingent on final budget approval and the recruitment may be cancelled at any time.
Application: Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2012 and continue until position is filled. Address applications, required documentation and/or requests for information to:
Professor Fred Daneshgaran, Chairman
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Dr.
Los Angeles, CA, 90032-8152
E-mail: fdanesh@calstatela.edu
Tel: (323) 343-4480
Fax: (323) 343-4547
The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State LA is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender identification, age, disability, disabled veteran, or Vietnam era veteran status.
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Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause undue hardship.