Title of Job: Assistant or Associate Professor
Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
Index/Position: Index 210416, Position 131060
Job Type: Academic-year, nine-month, tenure-track position to begin August 1, 2008.
Post Date: 11/13/07
Screening Date: Initial review of applications will begin 02/01/08; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
TTU will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees will be required to complete an employer's verification form, I-9, no later than three (3) days from date of hire.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Ph.D. in Computer Engineering or closely related areas with at least one degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or equivalent; at least five years of experience after the Ph.D. for applicants for associate professorship; expertise in Computer Engineering areas such as computer networks, parallel and distributed systems, sensor networks and/or computer security; distinguished research and publication record as well as demonstrated leadership ability in developing externally funded research; ability for excellent teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels; potential to develop graduate/undergraduate courses in computer engineering; and effective communication skills.

Desired: Some relevant teaching/industrial experience and potential to develop collaborative research.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Computer Engineering; develop externally funded research; direct graduate students at the M.S. and Ph.D. levels; serve on committees at the departmental, college, and/or university level; engage in professional and public service; and advise students on academic curricula, professionalism, and career opportunities.

This position includes an initial appointment as the Stonecipher Faculty Fellow in Computer Engineering, which is provided by the endowment to augment the above position. The fellowship is for a period of four years and may be renewed based on performance. In addition to the above duties and responsibilities, the Stonecipher Fellow will also be responsible for collaborative teaching and research as evidence by: collaborating with Computer Science and Decision Sciences and Management Departments to develop interdisciplinary research and education programs; organizing on-campus symposiums or workshops; collaborating on externally funded grant proposals; and disseminating and publishing research outcomes.

RANK AND SALARY:
 Assistant or Associate Professor; salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Submit a resume, completedTennessee Tech University Faculty Application form (PDF), copies of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), statements of research interests and teaching philosophy, and names and contact information of three references to:

Dr. Xubin He, Chairperson, Faculty Search Committee, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Box 5004, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN 38505.

Unless otherwise indicated, all positions listed are full-time, twelve-month positions.

If you are interested in employment opportunities at Tennessee Technological University, or if an accommodation for a disability is required, contact Human Resource Services, Room 146, Derryberry Hall, Box 5132, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN 38505-0001; Phone (931) 372-3034.

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ERA VETERANS' READJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1974.
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