Electrical Engineering

B.S. in electrical engineering and Ph.D. in electrical engineering or a closely related field by July 1, 2010. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and other undergraduate activities. The successful candidate will have at least one year of teaching experience at the minimum level of teaching assistant in an engineering program. Teaching experience above the TA level, industrial experience, and professional registration are preferred. The candidate should be able to teach a broad spectrum of EE courses including laboratories. We encourage strong candidates in the areas of power systems, power electronics, motor drives, renewable energy, controls, and digital electronics to apply. He or she must have enthusiasm for professional engagement with students in and out of the class room. The applicant must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English. The candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to or experience with racially diverse populations.

The primary responsibility will be to teach undergraduate electrical engineering courses including laboratories. Teaching assignments will include course delivery at UW-Rock County, where UWP has collaborative programs. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, curriculum development, academic advising to students, serving as advisor to student organizations, developing research and seeking extramural funding, participating in outreach, participation in department, college, and university services, and teaching at non-traditional times. The applicant will be required to teach courses through alternative delivery methods. Other specific duties may be assigned by the department chair or college dean.

Competitive and excellent benefits.

August 22, 2010. Employment will require criminal background check.

The Department of Electrical Engineering is an ABET accredited program with currently 10 tenure track and one full time teaching academic staff positions. The department has four emphasis areas: Digital, Electronics & Communications, Control, and Power & Energy. The EE program is a very hands-on program where laboratories are an integral part of EE courses. UWP has recently established two collaborative programs; one in Janesville WI (at UW-Rock County), and the other in Menasha WI (at UW Fox Valley). This position is at UW - Rock County. Consulting opportunities are available in Platteville as well as Janesville.

The University of Wisconsin - Platteville, founded in 1866, enrolls approximately 7500 students in primarily undergraduate programs leading to degrees in agriculture, the arts, business, communication, criminal justice, education, engineering, the humanities, industry, mathematics, and the sciences. The university is recognized as a cultural and educational center for the tri-state region of Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. The city of Platteville has a population of approximately 10,000, and is a safe, friendly, and affordable community located 70 miles southwest of Madison in the scenic driftless area of southwest Wisconsin.

Please send your application letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references to:

The names of all finalists and of applicants who have not requested confidentiality in writing will be released upon request. The University of Wisconsin - Platteville, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, seeks to build a diverse faculty and staff and encourages applications from women and persons of color.

The review of applications will begin on January 22, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.

Phone: (608) 342-1455

Email: sealy@uwplatt.edu

University of Wisconsin Platteville Human Resources: http://www.uwplatt.edu/pers/employ.htm

Electrical Engineering Department: http://www.uwplatt.edu/ee/

College of Engineering Mathematics and Science: http://www.uwplatt.edu/ems/

University of Wisconsin Platteville: http://www.uwplatt.edu/

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, seeks to build a diverse faculty and staff and encourages applications from women and persons of color. The candidate should have demonstrated commitment to or experience with diverse populations. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request.

Platteville is a friendly, progressive community of 10,000 set in the beautiful rolling landscape of Southwest Wisconsin. It offers an excellent school system, high quality municipal and medical facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and a vibrant business/industrial community. More information is available at http://www.ci.platteville.wi.us/.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, seeks to build a diverse faculty and staff and encourages applications from women and persons of color. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request.