The University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites nominations and applications for ECE department chair. Candidates should possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and have a record commensurate with appointment as Professor. A Ph.D. degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related areas is required

The chair will provide vision and leadership in expanding the ECE teaching and research programs, including hiring new faculty and assisting in the planning and the move to a new building. The new home for the ECE department is currently under design and is one of several new buildings in the Charlotte Research Institute that houses the College of Engineering, the Center for Precision Metrology, the Center for Biomedical Engineering Systems, the Center for Optoelectronics and Optical Communications, the Energy Production and Infrastructure Center, and the Center for Bioinformatics. The ECE department is an active participant in the Institute and its Centers. The department’s 28 faculty have well established research programs, and are engaged in interdisciplinary research which is encouraged by the college and university and through a number of interdisciplinary graduate degree programs. The department offers the EE and CE degrees at the B.S. level and EE degrees at the M.S. and Ph.D. levels with approximately 400 undergraduate and 170 graduate students.  UNC Charlotte is a doctoral, research intensive university and one of the largest institutions of the UNC system with over 23,000 students in seven colleges and a projected enrollment of 35,000 over the next decade. The university is located in an attractive suburban setting on a wooded campus of over 900 acres. Charlotte, the largest city in the Carolinas, is located in a metropolitan area of over one million, and enjoys dynamic growth and a moderate climate. North Carolina strongly supports higher education and state appropriation for the university system ranks 5th in the nation.

Applications must be made electronically at https://jobs.uncc.edu and review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their vision and philosophy of leadership, a resume, and a list of three references. Informal inquiries can be made to Dr. Michael Fiddy, ECE Search Committee Chair, Center for Optoelectronics and Optical Communications, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223. Tel: 704 687 8594; mafiddy@uncc.edu. Additional information can be found at http://www.ece.uncc.edu. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution.

Faculty Openings

Power Systems and Energy Production:

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of North Carolina Charlotte invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. We are seeking applicants with strong records and ambitious plans for power systems and energy production research and education. UNC Charlotte is a doctoral, research-intensive university and is one of the leading institutions of the UNC system with approximately 22,300 students in seven colleges. The ECE Department with 28 faculty members, 400 undergraduate and 170 graduate students, is experiencing rapid growth. It offers accredited B.S.E.E, B.S.Cp.E, M.S.E.E and Ph.D programs. All applicants must have a Ph.D degree or equivalent. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience. Screening will begin in January 2008.

Apply electronically at http://jobs.uncc.edu/ for Position #1921. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please attach the following documents with your electronic submission: a cover letter, a resume, a statement of research objectives, and full contact information for three references. For additional information, contact Drs. Vas Lukic or Mehdi Miri, co-chairs of the 2007-08 Faculty Search Committee at 704-687-8411 or 704-687-8416, respectively.

The UNC Charlotte’s 1000-acre wooded campus is located in the North part of the modern city of Charlotte with a population of about 1.5 million, a moderate climate, and affordable housing. Charlotte is the second largest banking center in the United States and it is home to a variety of museums, performing arts, professional sports, and cultural events. It is three hours from the beach and two hours from Appalachian trails and ski slopes.

UNC Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Faculty Associate in Electrical Engineering

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for the full-time position of Faculty Associate in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) to begin in July 2008. Applicants are expected to have a Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field. The position will require the successful applicant to assist in teaching as well as to oversee the operation and maintenance of undergraduate laboratories. Experience with electronics applications is essential and interest in research is desirable. 

Apply electronically at https://jobs.uncc.edu/ for Position #1900. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please attach the following documents with your electronic submission: a cover letter, your resume, and full contact information for three references. The anticipated starting date for the position is July 1, 2008. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a selection has been made. Finalists will be asked to forward official transcripts and other supporting materials as requested by the search committee. Finalists will also be invited to campus for interviews. 

UNC Charlotte is a doctoral, research-intensive university and is one of the leading institutions of the UNC system with approximately 23,000 students in seven colleges. The ECE Department has 28 faculty members, 400 undergraduate and 170 graduate students. It offers accredited B.S.E.E, B.S.Cp.E, M.S.E.E, and Ph.D programs.  

The UNC Charlotte’s 900-acre wooded campus is located in the Northeast part of the modern city of Charlotte. Charlotte is the largest city in the Carolinas and is located in a metropolitan area with a population of over one million. It enjoys dynamic growth, moderate climate, and affordable housing. Charlotte is the second largest banking center in the United States and it is home to a variety of museums, performing arts, professional sports, and cultural events.  

North Carolina strongly supports higher education and state appropriation for the university system ranks 5th in the nation. UNC Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and an ADVANCE Institution. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

Search Status updated- 2/25/08