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Assistant Professor (Lecturer) for Electrical and Computer Engineering

Position Number: 9885290
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Engineering - Electrical

Assistant Professor (Lecturer) for Electrical and Computer Engineering

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The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department at the University of Utah Asia Campus (U Asia Campus: https://asiacampus.utah.edu/) invites applications for a career-line (non-tenure-line, renewable contract) position of Assistant Professor (Lecturer) or higher rank at the U Asia Campus location in Songdo, Korea. The responsibilities include teaching Electrical Engineering (EE) courses, including introductory classes in Circuits, Physics, Robotics, and/or Advanced 3000-level courses in Electrical Engineering, etc. (in English). The position also involves engaging with students through club activities and contributing to department and university services. The position's start date is for the Spring Semester 2027, with appointment beginning on Feb. 1st, 2027, in New Songdo City, South Korea. Applicants should hold an EE/CE/Physics PhD or an equivalent degree by the time of the appointment and exhibit a strong commitment to teaching. Experience with and interest in teaching in a multilingual context are preferred, and international teaching experience is also preferred.

All ECE courses at the U Asia Campus are taught in English, and instructors are expected to deliver lectures, course materials, and academic instructions in English.
U Asia Campus full-time faculty members are provided with a health benefit plan and child tuition benefits. Housing in Korea will be provided to eligible international hires who require visa sponsorship and relocation to South Korea. Visa sponsorship will be provided, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must be eligible for a work visa in South Korea. The U Asia Campus also provides some personal and professional travel and professional development funds.

U Asia Campus is part of a multi-university campus in New Songdo City, Incheon, South Korea. The city has a well-established transportation network including Incheon International Airport which allows easy travel to international destinations, as well as a convenient subway to Seoul within an hour. U Asia Campus is recognized as a top global education hub in Northeast Asia and around the world with access to the University of Utah's diverse faculty, staff, and creative academic culture at the Asia Campus. U Asia Campus hosts several undergraduate programs, including Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Games, Communication, Film and Media Arts, Accounting, Information Systems, Psychology, and Urban Ecology. All non-language courses are conducted in English.

The University of Utah is renowned for its engineering programs. This expansion to U Asia Campus creates a unique faculty and student experience for multidisciplinary collaboration, technical leadership, teamwork, and creative excellence. As an international intellectual community, U Asia Campus welcomes outstanding global faculty who encourage diversity, openness, and creative learning and contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to the learning and research environment. Opportunities are available to collaborate with faculty at the main campus in Salt Lake City and utilize the University of Utah's resources. The position offers growth opportunities for promotion through academic ranks.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as course evaluations, peer review letters and/or a teaching portfolio), and a list of three references (sought after the initial screening).
Individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas are encouraged to apply. Questions about the position may be directed to Prof. Raheel Bhutta at raheel.bhutta@utah.edu.

Department: 00065 - Elect & Computer Engineering
City: Incheon, South Korea
Track: Non Tenure Track
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN01597CF

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