Working Position Title Assistant Professor in Advanced Microelectronics Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (6311)
Classification Title Assistant Professor
Position Number 00006311
Posting Date 01/17/2024
Closing Date
Priority Review Date 02/18/2024
Business Unit Description Faculty
Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Position Status Regular
FLSA Exempt
Job Code 2000
Union Representation Union
Union Code N/A
Unit/Department Electrical Engineering
College/Unit College of Eng & Eng Tech Dean
Division Academic Division
Location EB 330
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page https://www.niu.edu/CEET/academics/electrical-engineering/index.shtml and https://www.niu.e
Overview
The College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET) invites applications for an anticipated tenure-track assistant professor position in advanced microelectronics engineering and advanced manufacturing technologies, jointly between Electrical Engineering and Engineering Technology Departments at Northern Illinois University (NIU). This tenure track position appointment will begin fall 2024. The candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to develop a highly successful independent research program in advanced microelectronics engineering and advanced manufacturing. Successful candidates are expected to teach highly effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and should have a strong potential for generating external funding for their research program and preferably have post-doctoral research experience or industry experience.
The Departments of Electrical Engineering and Engineering Technology are fully accredited by ABET and are well established and enjoy a solid reputation for graduating functional engineers, research, and service to the community and profession. Each of the departments are approximately the same size in terms of faculty and students. In terms of faculty, the Department of Electrical Engineering consists of 8 full-time faculty members, and the Department of Engineering Technology has 9 full-time faculty members. In terms of students, there are approximately 200 undergraduate and 40 graduate students in the Department of Electrical Engineering, while the Department of Engineering Technology has approximately 200 undergraduate and 10 graduate students.
The Department of Electrical Engineering also offers M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Laboratories for microelectronics, signal processing, biomedical, and power electronics are well established in Department of Electrical Engineering. In particular, Department of Electrical Engineering has an approximately 10,000 sq. ft. microelectronics facility with approximately 3,500 sq. ft. of Class 100 clean room for microelectronics, MEMS, and sensor fabrication, research, and teaching.
The Department of Engineering Technology offers M.S. in Industrial Management and Technology and has well established Laboratories for Computer-Aided-Design, Automation, Machining, CNC Machines, Metal Fabrication and Welding, Robotics and PLC, Controls, Electronics, Electric Machines, Renewable Energy, Plastic, Fluid Power, Metrology, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and Building Energy Efficiency, Ergonomics and Management (BEEEAM).
Strong ties with industries and national laboratories in the Northern Illinois region, including Argonne and Fermi, have helped CEET faculty attract externally funded research projects on a regular basis. NIU is located 65 miles west of Chicago and has 16,000 students. NIU’s vision is to be the premier student-centered, research-focused public university in the Midwest contributing to the advancement of knowledge for the benefit of the people of the region, the state, the nation, and the world. The College of Engineering and Engineering Technology also has well established Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering, and Industrial & Systems Engineering. In addition, the College has relatively new B.S. degree programs in Biomedical Engineering and Mechatronics Engineering. For questions with this position and application, please contact Co-Chairs Drs. Shun Takai (stakai@niu.edu) and Donald Zinger (dzinger@niu.edu).
Position SummaryThe Assistant Professor serves in a joint tenure track assistant professor appointment between the Departments of Electrical Engineering and Engineering Technology. They are expected to teach highly effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and should have a strong potential for generating external funding for their research program and preferably have post-doctoral research experience or industry experience.
Physical Demands SummaryN/A
Anticipated Appointment Start Date Fall 2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Percent of Staff Year 0.75
Standard Hours Per Week 37.50
Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications; NIU offers a robust benefits package.
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range See above
Earn Type Salary
Application ProcedureFor full consideration, prospective applicants should visit ttps://employment.niu.edu/postings/76062 to either create an applicant profile or use an existing one to apply, and submit the following materials by February 18, 2024. All documents must be submitted electronically in a single PDF file:
Applications submitted after February 18 are welcomed, and will be considered as needed.
For applicants holding Ph.D. degrees from non-U.S. academic institution(s): Degree credentials (i.e., transcripts and other academic records) that do not conform to standard U.S. format must undergo a course-by-course evaluation by the World Evaluation Services (WES), or another organization approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, as part of the application packet. Also, if the official transcript(s) and other academic records are not in English, then they must be accompanied by a notarized translation. All costs associated with the evaluation service and notarization is covered by the applicant.
Special Instructions N/A
Quick Link to Applicant https://employment.niu.edu/postings/76062
Is Background Check Required Yes
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