Lecturer Position (non-tenure track) in Computer Engineering

Announcement of Lecturer Position (non-tenure track) in Computer Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Department The University of Alabama in Huntsville RANK: Lecturer APPOINTMENT DATE: August 2024 JOB DESCRIPTION/REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) invites applications for one non-tenure-track Lecturer position in computer and cybersecurity engineering.
Specifically, we seek a candidate skilled in teaching computer programming (C, C++, and Python) in a Linux environment, software engineering, computer organization, and embedded systems.
Applicants should demonstrate (a) a commitment to teach and mentor undergraduate students in the areas of computer and cybersecurity engineering and (b) a desire for university and professional service.
The candidate should have a minimum Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, or a related field.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Department offers Bachelor of Science (B.
S.
) degrees in electrical, computer, and cybersecurity engineering, Master of Science (M.
S.
), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.
D.
) in electrical and computer engineering (shared with the University of Alabama in Birmingham), interdisciplinary M.
S.
degrees in software engineering and cybersecurity.
Our faculty is currently comprised of 20 tenure-track/tenured members and 3 full-time lecturers.
Our student body includes approximately 700 undergraduate and 150 graduate students.
Our faculty’s research interests include electronic devices, applied electromagnetics and optics, signal and image processing, Internet of Things, computer systems, cybersecurity, and software engineering.
The Department is engaged in a wide range of research activities currently funded by NSF, DOD, NASA, DOE, USDA, NSA, Redstone Arsenal, the State of Alabama, and several corporate sponsors.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE: The College of Engineering is comprised of five departments and has the largest enrollment of the university’s six academic colleges.
The research focus in the college includes three of several National Academy of Engineering (NAE) grand challenge problems - secure cyberspace, restore and improve urban infrastructure, and engineer tools of scientific discovery.
Our strategic Flight Plan 2032 seeks to enhance student-centered teaching and learning focused on student success, promote basic and applied research, and engage the local and regional community through outreach and workforce development.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: The University of Alabama in Huntsville is one of America’s premier doctoral-granting, comprehensive universities known for addressing some of the world’s greatest technological challenges.
UAH, a part of The University of Alabama System, offers an environment where students are able to explore, discover, create, and communicate knowledge.
With six academic colleges, a Graduate School, an Honors College, more than 100 areas of study, and 17 high-tech research centers, UAH is a Carnegie R1 top-tier research university.
UAH is where technology and human understanding converge and prepare students to transform their future.
Learn more at www.
uah.
edu.
ABOUT HUNTSVILLE: Defense, space, telecommunications, biotechnology, diversified manufacturing, and a variety of emerging specialties provide challenging work in Huntsville, also known as Rocket City.
The area enjoys a favorable cost of living and quality of life in the Southeast.
More than 1.
2 million people reside in the Huntsville metro area, and it is now the largest city in Alabama.
From outdoor recreational activities to an enhanced arts and entertainment community, Huntsville contributes to a wonderful way to live, work, and play.
Learn more at www.
huntsville.
org.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE: Application material (in a single PDF file) must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a short summary of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages), and the names of three references.
The University of Alabama in Huntsville desires to recruit and retain high-quality faculty who share the University's values.
Applicants for lecturer positions are required to provide a statement, a maximum of 1 page, on how their teaching and service contribute to creating and sustaining a welcoming environment and advancing the University's core values.
The application material should be sent via email to ecesearch@uah.
edu.
Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and the search will remain open until the position is filled.
The selected candidate may start between January and August 2024 based on the candidate’s availability.
Attendance in new-faculty orientation sessions is required.
Please refer to log number 24-25-267.
The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer of minorities/females/veterans/disabled.