Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Category:
- Faculty - Science - Physics
- Faculty - Engineering - Electrical
Posted:
11/25/2019
Application Due:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Full-Time
The Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences at Marian University in Indianapolis seeks a dynamic and innovative leader for a tenure-track position in Physics and Engineering at the Assistant Professor level starting in Fall 2020. Exceptional candidates are sought in Physics with a background in electronics. Some experience with electronic hardware and programming is preferable but not required. Commitment to excellent and innovative undergraduate teaching is required. A research agenda involving undergraduate students is highly desired. This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences and the Director of the Dual Degree Engineering Program (DDEP), situated within Marian’s College of Arts and Sciences.
Marian University is a Catholic, comprehensive, regional institution of higher education dedicated to excellent teaching and learning in the Franciscan and liberal arts traditions and offers a multitude of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. Marian University has been experiencing significant growth over the last decade and is expanding its academic offerings in many areas.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Teaching load: 24 credits per academic year.
• Teach a variety of courses within physics and engineering, and possibly within the general education curriculum.
• Serve as primary academic advisor for students pursuing electrical and computer engineering.
• Engage undergraduate students in research projects and implement research into the electrical engineering curriculum.
• Actively participate in curriculum development and assessment within the department, especially electrical engineering applications within the engineering program.
• Share in the ongoing development and implementation of department and college activities and projects.
• Engage in research, scholarship, and other professional activities.
• Participate in the life of the campus and university service, including participation in faculty governance and co-curricular programs.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• A completed Ph.D. in electrical or computer engineering or a related field by date of hire.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence and innovation in student-centered instruction.
• Potential for ongoing research, publication, and activity in professional associations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player who can collaborate with colleagues of diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University.
Founded in 1937 by the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana, Marian University is the only Catholic university in Indianapolis and central Indiana. In 2019, Marian is serving more than 2,400 undergraduate and 1,160 graduate students earning degrees in the arts, business, education, engineering, math, medicine, nursing, ministry, and the natural and physical sciences. The university’s high-impact, experiential curriculum is designed to provide hands-on, collaborative learning opportunities for students from 45 states and 23 nations. Marian climbed in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Midwestern rankings to be named #6 Most Innovative Regional University, #15 Best Value University, and #30 Best Regional University. Marian University opened its College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013, making it the first new school of medicine in the state of Indiana in 110 years. Marian’s national champion varsity athletic programs include the 2012 and 2015 NAIA Football National Championship, the 2016 and 2017 NAIA Women’s Basketball Championship, and more than 40 USA Cycling national championships.
Review of applications will begin on January 6, 2020 and continue until the position is filled. Applications require a letter of application, a current CV, three letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a sample of scholarly work. All applications should be submitted to hr@marian.edu. Please include the Position Title in the subject of your email.
Marian University is an EOE
Marian University is a Catholic, comprehensive, regional institution of higher education dedicated to excellent teaching and learning in the Franciscan and liberal arts traditions and offers a multitude of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. Marian University has been experiencing significant growth over the last decade and is expanding its academic offerings in many areas.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Teaching load: 24 credits per academic year.
• Teach a variety of courses within physics and engineering, and possibly within the general education curriculum.
• Serve as primary academic advisor for students pursuing electrical and computer engineering.
• Engage undergraduate students in research projects and implement research into the electrical engineering curriculum.
• Actively participate in curriculum development and assessment within the department, especially electrical engineering applications within the engineering program.
• Share in the ongoing development and implementation of department and college activities and projects.
• Engage in research, scholarship, and other professional activities.
• Participate in the life of the campus and university service, including participation in faculty governance and co-curricular programs.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• A completed Ph.D. in electrical or computer engineering or a related field by date of hire.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence and innovation in student-centered instruction.
• Potential for ongoing research, publication, and activity in professional associations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player who can collaborate with colleagues of diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University.
Founded in 1937 by the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana, Marian University is the only Catholic university in Indianapolis and central Indiana. In 2019, Marian is serving more than 2,400 undergraduate and 1,160 graduate students earning degrees in the arts, business, education, engineering, math, medicine, nursing, ministry, and the natural and physical sciences. The university’s high-impact, experiential curriculum is designed to provide hands-on, collaborative learning opportunities for students from 45 states and 23 nations. Marian climbed in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Midwestern rankings to be named #6 Most Innovative Regional University, #15 Best Value University, and #30 Best Regional University. Marian University opened its College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013, making it the first new school of medicine in the state of Indiana in 110 years. Marian’s national champion varsity athletic programs include the 2012 and 2015 NAIA Football National Championship, the 2016 and 2017 NAIA Women’s Basketball Championship, and more than 40 USA Cycling national championships.
Review of applications will begin on January 6, 2020 and continue until the position is filled. Applications require a letter of application, a current CV, three letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a sample of scholarly work. All applications should be submitted to hr@marian.edu. Please include the Position Title in the subject of your email.
Marian University is an EOE
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