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Position Information
Position Information
Requisition Number:
019593
Division:
Academic Affairs
Department:
Electrical and Computer Engineering
College:
Seaver College of Science & Engineering
Appointment Title:
Clinical Faculty (open-rank), Systems Engineering
Special Appointment (if applicable)
Rank:
Open Rank
Tenure Status:
Not Eligible for Tenure
Faculty Announcement:
The Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering at LMU invites applicants for a Clinical Faculty position (open-rank) in Systems Engineering beginning Fall 2021. The Clinical Faculty position has a three-year term, which is renewable. Salaries for faculty are highly competitive along with all applicable benefits.
The Systems Engineering graduate program is housed in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). The ECE Department offers academic programs leading to a B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering, M.S.E. in Electrical Engineering, M.S. in Systems Engineering, and several certificate programs. The candidate is expected to teach graduate courses in systems engineering and management, and to advise graduate students on capstone projects. An ability to actively help the program strengthen its ties with the surrounding high-tech industries is highly desirable, and it would be a plus if the candidate could teach electrical or computer engineering courses at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Technical focus areas of the Systems Engineering program and certificates include: Aeronautics and Space Systems, Engineering Project Management, Cybersecurity, and Software Architecture. Systems Engineering students can also select their technical focus area from the other engineering and science programs of our college, including Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science, and Mechanical Engineering. The candidate is expected to have expertise in one or more of the technical focus areas.
The ECE Department and Seaver College jointly desire to identify expert individuals from diverse backgrounds and/or experiences to join the college's faculty. Inclusive excellence is a critical part of the university's mission and a key pedagogical dimension of the college. Accordingly, all applicants must have a desire to teach a student body which is diverse with respect to socio-economic status, ability, culture, academic interests, and career paths.
Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experiences, and beliefs to apply. Please read more about our commitments and our efforts at (https://resources.lmu.edu/officeofinterculturalaffairs/).
Job Requirements
1. Ability to teach graduate courses in Systems Engineering and advise graduate students on capstone projects. (required)
2. Master's degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field. (required)
3. Must be committed to excellence in teaching and mentoring our diverse student population and to working to promote equitable and inclusive classrooms and collaborative spaces. (required)
4. Industry experience or other professional experience. (required)
5. Ability to strengthen or establish ties between the Systems Engineering program and the local industry. (preferred)
6. Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering. (desirable)
Information and Application Process Instructions
Applicants should use the online job portal at https://jobs.lmu.edu/postings/46873 to submit:
1. Curriculum vitae, including any prior teaching experience (required)
2. Statement of teaching interests and teaching philosophy. (required)
3. Statement that addresses past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion. (required)
This might include:
• Research, teaching and/or service that has prepared the candidate to contribute to the engagement and inclusion of diverse audiences in higher education.
• Contributions to diverse perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.
• Research or professional experience with a specific focus on underserved communities or nations.
4. Contact information of three (3) references. (required)
*Please be advised that an email invitation to submit a letter of recommendation will be automatically sent to your references at the time your application is submitted online.
5. Statement of research interests or industry/professional experience. (optional)
Review of application materials will begin on April 4th, 2021.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to the Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Dr. Jie Xu (jxu@lmu.edu). Application materials should not be emailed to the Chair of the Department.
Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process can notify the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Dr. Heather Tarleton (Heather.Tarleton@lmu.edu). Application materials should not be emailed to the Associate Dean.
Information about Loyola Marymount University is available at http://www.lmu.edu.
The website for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is available at: https://cse.lmu.edu/department/electricalandcomputerengineeringdepartment/.
Information about the Master's program in Systems Engineering and the courses currently offered can be found at https://cse.lmu.edu/graduateprograms/msse/.
Information about the Master's program in Electrical Engineering can be found at https://cse.lmu.edu/graduateprograms/msee/.
Specific areas of competency within the discipline:
See faculty announcement.
Degree Required:
See faculty announcement.
Prior teaching experience required (years):
Special Instructions:
Applicants should use the online job portal at https://jobs.lmu.edu/postings/46873.
Posting Date:
Application Deadline Date: