What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor of Electrical Engineering position at The University of North Florida Board of Trustees?
Department School of Engineering Compensation Negotiable General Description/Primary Purpose: The School of Engineering is seeking a 9-month, non-tenure earning, Instructor of Electrical Engineering. Position responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses with a 4/4 teaching load, collaboration with local industry and service to the School, College of Computing, Engineering and Construction and the University of North Florida. The successful candidate is expected to collaborate effectively with current faculty, demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, and show a willingness to continuously learn and grow. Additionally, the candidate should embody collegiality and actively participate in service and departmental governance. Supervisor: This position will report to the, Dr. Alan Harris, School of Engineering Director. Working Hours: Varies Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role. Required Licensure: N/A Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 3, 2026. Required Qualifications: The candidate must hold a Master’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, or closely related field. Preferred Qualifications / Skills: Candidates from all areas of electrical engineering are encouraged to apply, with preference given to those who demonstrate a record of practice in their profession in a non-academic setting such as industry or government laboratories. Additional Application Materials Required: Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents: Current curriculum vitae Cover letter Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage. The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire. Additional Requirements: Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions. Passport (all pages including blank pages) and Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation) Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on October 13, 2025. Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled. How to Apply Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. Alan Harris at alan.harris@unf.edu. About the Department: The School of Engineering at the University of North Florida provides high-quality education in a student-centered environment. The School offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various engineering disciplines, emphasizes hands-on learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, real-world problem solving, and cutting-edge research. For more information about the department of School of Engineering visit https://www.unf.edu/ccec/engineering/index.html. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. Hemani Kaushal at hemani.kaushal@unf.edu. Statement(s) of Understanding This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check. The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. 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