Prospective School of Engineering Faculty & Staff
Current Openings in the School of Engineering
Use the following links to navigate employment opportunities for faculty and staff in each category below.
- Computer Science and Software Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
- Plastics Engineering Technology
- Part-Time Faculty Positions
- Staff Positions
Computer Science and Software Engineering Faculty Positions
Two Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions
The Computer Science and Software Engineering Department at Penn State Behrend invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor Positions starting fall 2019. We are seeking applicants with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education and research scholarship. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Software Engineering, or other Computer Science related fields, with the ability to teach our core Software Engineering and Computer Science courses. Exceptionally qualified candidates may be considered for higher rank, commensurate with experience. Preferred research areas and teaching interests include, but are not limited to software architecture, software testing, agile development, cyber security, real time operating systems, distributed database systems, and distributed computing. Candidates with relevant industry experiences or prior teaching experience are preferred.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Please send a cover letter, complete CV, statement of research, statement of teaching and the names of three references. See Job#84108.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position
The Computer Science and Software Engineering Department at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting fall 2019. We are seeking applications with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education and research scholarship. Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field, with the ability and willingness to teach core Computer Science courses in programming, systems, theory, as well as develop elective courses. Particularly, we are looking for candidates with strong background in the area of geometric algorithms, especially using geometry techniques for solving fundamental problems in machine learning.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please send a complete resume, a brief statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and the names of three references. See Job#85492.
Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Positions
- No Current Openings
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Faculty Positions
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department at Penn State Behrend invites applicants for a renewable, one-year non-tenure track position starting fall 2019. We are seeking applications from candidates with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education and research scholarship. Candidates should have a broad background in technical areas that include programming (embedded, C/C++, FPGA, Linux), electronics, and networking. A Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field, with at least four years of industrial experience is preferred. Salary is competitive.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please complete online application and upload a complete resume, a brief statement of teaching philosophy and the names of three references. See Job#88148.
Mechanical Engineering Technology Faculty Positions
Non-Tenure Track Faculty Position
Penn State Behrend invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position in the Mechanical Engineering Technology Department beginning fall 2019. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to undergraduate education. Teaching assignments will be made in the areas of manufacturing processes, engineering graphics with solid modeling, and mechanical technology computer applications. A practical background in automation, production design, machine tool practices, and DFM/DFA is desired. The ideal candidate will be able to teach knowledge of CNC and conventional machine tools; and basic skills of their operation. This is a one-year, fixed-term position eligible for renewal and the salary is competitive. Preferred qualifications include a master’s or Ph.D. degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, or closely related discipline, registration as a professional engineer, prior college-level teaching experience, and five or more of years industrial experience.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please send a cover letter, complete CV, brief statement of teaching and the names of three references. See Job #83655.
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Faculty Positions
Two (2) Non Tenure Track Faculty Positions
Applicants are invited for two non-tenure track faculty positions starting fall 2019. We seek enthusiastic and dynamic faculty members in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in the area(s) of design, machine dynamics, system dynamics, machine design, manufacturing, and material science. Successful candidates will demonstrate the following abilities: to innovate and adopt various teaching methods in the classroom; to develop and teach labs; and to involve and guide undergraduate students in applied research and senior design projects. Candidates with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline and prior teaching and research experience are strongly preferred and will be considered for the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor; exceptional candidates with a Master of Science will also be considered at the rank of Lecturer. Members of groups traditionally underrepresented in engineering faculties are encouraged to apply. Salary is competitive.
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2018, and continue until the positions are filled. Please send a cover letter, complete CV, brief statement of teaching philosophy and the names of three references. See Job #83775.
Plastics Engineering Technology Faculty Positions
Tenure-Track Faculty Position
Penn State Behrend, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Plastics Engineering Technology starting fall 2019. Exceptionally qualified candidates may be considered for higher rank, commensurate with experience. Candidates should be committed to undergraduate education and participating in industry and government sponsored research. The position will be responsible for teaching courses in plastics mold rheology, mold design, and plastic part design. Experience with plastics process simulation, plastics processing (such as injection, extrusion, or blow molding), materials characterization, and thermal analysis techniques are desirable. A Ph.D. in plastics, polymer, mechanical, materials, chemical engineering, or related field is required and a minimum of two years of industry experience is preferred.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. Please send a cover letter, complete CV, brief statement of teaching, statement of research and the names of three references. See Job #87517.
Part-Time Faculty Positions
- Part-Time Opportunities (Job #67601)
- Part-Time Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (Job #81905)
Staff Positions
- No Current Openings
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