Assistant Professor (Tenure-track)

University of the Pacific

United States, California, Stockton

3601 Pacific Avenue (Show on map)

Nov 02, 2024

Posting Details

Position Information

Title	Assistant Professor (Tenure-track)
Campus	Stockton
Department	Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Posting Number	F00914
Full or Part Time	Full Time
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled	No
Days Per Week
Weeks Per Year

Position Description

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions	The School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of the Pacific invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering starting in August 2025. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching at a predominantly undergraduate institution. Teaching responsibilities will include a variety of undergraduate courses supporting programs in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Engineering Physics, as well as the opportunity to develop new graduate courses in the candidate's area of expertise. Other duties include mentoring senior capstone research projects, participation in departmental and university governance, and ongoing professional development. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff. Review of applications will begin Dec. 2, 2024 .
Minimum Qualifications	Earned Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Preferred Qualifications	Applicants with expertise in any area of computer engineering or electrical engineering will be considered. Applicants with a background in microcontrollers, embedded systems, VLSI design, system on a chip, or edge devices are specifically encouraged to apply. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements	The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using a computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Work is performed during standard hours, but additional hours may be required to meet business needs or deadlines.
Hiring Range	$90,000- $97,000. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Special Instructions	Please upload the following with your application: Cover Letter/Letter of Application CV including educational background, teaching and professional experience, and list of publications Teaching Philosophy
Contact Information	Luke Lee, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Contact Email	llee4@pacific.edu

Reference Letter Information

Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting?	Yes
Minimum Number of References	3
Maximum Number of References
Background Check Statement	All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AA/EEO Policy Statement	University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.