Space Systems Engineering Assistant or Associate or Professor
Space Systems Engineering Assistant or Associate or Professor
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Job Description
Overview
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Utah State University is seeking applications for a tenure track faculty position at the assistant professor level. Applicants with experience may be considered at the associate or full professor level. Candidates should have expertise in space systems engineering in areas such as: 1 Space based electrooptical or RF sensors systems 2 Space weather sensor systems or 3 Spacecraft systems engineering (small satellites spacecraft instrumentation space mission design).
This is an academic year 9 month) funded position. The anticipated start date is January 1 2025 or August 1 2025.
Responsibilities
- Develop an externally funded research program that includes peerreviewed publications and graduate student mentorship
- Effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses
- Actively participate in assigned department and university duties
- Demonstrate leadership in relevant technical societies
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- An earned doctorate in an appropriate field by the time of appointment
- Demonstrated expertise in space systems engineering such as the research areas described above
- An ability to teach in the areas of expertise solicited
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience building spacecraft and/or instrumentation and/or participating in real missions
- Track record of research funding
- Evidence of effective teaching
- An established publication record
Required Documents
Along with the online application please attach:
- Curriculum Vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV.
The docments listed below to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Documents 110
- Cover letter summarizing motivation qualifications experience and career goals.
- Names and contact information of at least three professional references (we will only solicit reference letters from final candidates).
- A concise statement of up to three pages that conveys your vision of how your proposed research program will: 1 address specific topical areas in your research area 2 complement existing ECE Department research and 3 integrate with other interdisciplinary research/faculty collaborators at USU.
- A teaching statement (two pages maximum) that explains your approach to teaching and briefly describes existing or new courses you would like to teach or develop.
- Your most relevant peerreviewed publications.
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
ADA
Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
College/Department Highlights
The ECE Department has current enrollments of approximately 300 undergraduate and 75 Masters and PhD graduate students. The department offers MS degrees in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering and Space Systems Engineering and PhD degrees in Electrical Engineering. The department currently has 20 tenured/tenuretrack faculty members and 2 professors of practice with research expenditures of about $10M annually. USU is located in a spectacular Rocky Mountain valley that offers yearround recreation and is 80 miles north of Salt Lake City.
Formal evaluation of the applications will begin on November 1 2024 and the search will continue until the position is filled.
Further inquiries should be made to:
Scott Budge
Search Committee Chair
Email:
For additional information on USU or the department please consult:
University Highlights
Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier landgrant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a highquality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.
USU enrolls 28900 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state. Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac12 Conference beginning in theseason. The Aggies longstanding tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.
The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources ator.
*updated 02/2025
Notice of Nondiscrimination
In its programs and activities including in admissions and employment Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy Title IX or any other federal state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs nondiscrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of EquityMatthew PinnerDistance Education Rm.
Title IX CoordinatorCody Carmichael Distance Education Rm.
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322
For further information regarding nondiscrimination please visit or contact:
U.S. Department of EducationOffice of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
*updated 09/2023
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
