Effective Date: August 2024

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Master’s Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited program with at least 18 hours of graduate level coursework in the previous-mentioned disciplines.
  • Demonstrated experience in teaching ET courses, which may include AC/DC, Solid State Electronics, Programmable Logic Controls (PLC’s), Motor Controls, Microprocessors, Programming, Networking, A+, Network+, Cyber Security, etc.
  • Commitment to quality teaching.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Skills required for collaborative curricular decision-making and advising students.
  • Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
  • Ability and willingness to work with students pursuing a degree in the Division of Engineering and Technology
  • Evidence of professional field experience in discipline.

Desired:

  • Terminal Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or closely related field from an accredited program.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in applying technology and hands-on learning to teaching.
  • Evidence of scholarly research.
  • Minimum of three years successful teaching and advising experience in higher education.
  • Minimum of three years professional field experience in discipline.

Responsibilities:

  • Teach an on-campus load of 4 courses per semester in the Division of Engineering and Technology.
  • Fulfill other faculty responsibilities, including student advisement, student recruitment, student retention, scholarly research, grant writing, creative projects, research, and participation in University and community service.
  • Serve on College and University committees, as needed.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chairperson or Dean.
  • Willingness to collaborate and thrive in a team environment.

Salary: Dependent upon credentials; includes excellent benefits package.

Application Deadline: Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. 

To Apply:      Send materials listed below to:

                        Ms. Bonnie Dial

                        The University of West Alabama

                        Station 24

                        Livingston, AL 35470

                        Bdial@uwa.edu

  1. Letter of Application.
  2. Current résumé or vita.
  3. At least three references.
  4. Transcripts of all college work (unofficial transcripts will suffice for the application; Official transcripts must be submitted immediately upon employment).

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including information obtained from social media and other internet sources.

The University of West Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability (including perceived disability), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process on campus, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other human rights agencies.

AA/EOE.

Minority applications encouraged.