Space Systems Engineering, Assistant Or Associate Or Profess

Space Systems Engineering Position

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Utah State University is seeking applications for a tenure track faculty position at the assistant professor level. Applicants with experience may be considered at the associate or full professor level. Candidates should have expertise in space systems engineering in areas such as: space based electro-optical or RF sensors systems, space weather sensor systems, or spacecraft systems engineering (small satellites, spacecraft instrumentation, space mission design). This is an academic year (9 month) funded position. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2025 or August 1, 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Develop an externally funded research program that includes peer-reviewed publications and graduate student mentorship
• Effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses
• Actively participate in assigned department and university duties
• Demonstrate leadership in relevant technical societies

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in an appropriate field by the time of appointment
• Demonstrated expertise in space systems engineering such as the research areas described above
• An ability to teach in the areas of expertise solicited

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience building spacecraft and/or instrumentation and/or participating in real missions
• Track record of research funding
• Evidence of effective teaching
• An established publication record

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter summarizing motivation, qualifications, experience, and career goals
• Names and contact information of at least three professional references
• A concise statement of up to three pages that conveys your vision of how your proposed research program will: address specific topical areas in your research area, complement existing ECE Department research, and integrate with other interdisciplinary research/faculty collaborators at USU.
• A teaching statement (two pages maximum) that explains your approach to teaching and briefly describes existing or new courses you would like to teach or develop.
• Your most relevant peer-reviewed publications.

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law.