Professor of Practice in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Professor of Practice in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Job Description
The Opportunity
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a Professor of Practice position with a focus on Power Electronics and Electrical Power Systems. This is a nontenure earning fulltime 9month faculty position with the potential for summer support.
We are seeking a seasoned professional with deep expertise in the design development and deployment of power electronics and power systems for space applications and environments. The ideal candidate will bring substantial industry or government experience to enhance our educational and research missions through teaching mentorship strategic guidance on the development and/or augmentation of test capabilities and the potential for new collaboration models with established and emerging space sector prospective partners.
This position is part of ECEs strategic focus on space electronics and the future of power management technologies in extreme environments. The selected candidate will contribute to curriculum development teach undergraduate and graduate courses mentor student projects develop new collaborations expand existing collaborations build industryaligned experiential learning opportunities and in general increase the Universitys standing within the space sector.
Minimum Qualifications:
At least 10 years of professional experience with design development integration test and operation of power electronics and power systems to include applications with extreme environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
At least 15 years of professional experience with design development integration test and operation of power electronics and power systems to include applications with extreme environments.
Demonstrated expertise in areas such as DCDC converters highreliability power systems radiationhardened electronics or systemlevel power integration for space systems.
A record of technical leadership innovation and significant contributions to industry government and/or academic projects.
Extensive experience in collaborating with space agencies (e.g. NASA ESA) and aerospace industry partners.
Prior experience in teaching mentoring or curriculum development at the university level.
Familiarity with conventional design architecture as well as manufacturing and test flows in space electrical and power systems including the shortcomings of those conventional approaches.
Familiarity with space design qualification standards and reliability engineering for electronics.
Additional Application Materials Required:
UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website https:// addition to the online application candidates should upload a cover letter highlighting their relevant qualifications a current curriculum vitae and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references.
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.
NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.
Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Dr. Kalpathy Sundaram at
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
N/A
Job Close Date:
Open until filled.
Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as Open until filled may close at any time without notice. As such we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential
As a nextgeneration public research university and Forbesranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:
- Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid time off including annual (12month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
- Retirement savings options.
- Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
- Education assistance.
- Flexible work environment.
- And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:
Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35 prior to offering employment to certain individuals in researchrelated positions UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S. or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education employment or training in China Cuba Iran Russia North Korea Syria or Venezuela.
The additional screening requirements only apply to researchrelated positions including but not limited to faculty graduate positions individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds postdoctoral positions undergraduate positions visiting assistant professors and visiting research associates.
Department
College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) Electrical and Computer EngineeringWork Schedule
VariesType of Appointment
RegularExpected Salary
NegotiableAs a Florida public university the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF is proud to be a smokefree campus and an EVerify employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
