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The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking applications for Professional Track Faculty (PTK) for full-time positions at the Lecturer and Senior Lecturer appointments for the Bachelor of Science in Embedded Systems and the Internet of Things offered at the Universities at Shady Grove. Appointments to these ranks are typically one to three years and are renewable. 

 

The BSESIOT is a 2+2 program, which admits students with an Associate’s degree in computer science, engineering, and other related STEM areas. It provides training for 62 credits in the junior and senior years leading to the Bachelor’s degree. The educational objective of the program is to provide students with a solid background in key emerging technologies of the “Internet of Things” (IoT), the ability to integrate devices into complete IoT systems, and an understanding of how IoT fits into the broader context of information and communications technologies. The curriculum is cross-cutting and takes critical topics in electrical and computer engineering, computer science, information technology, data analytics, and cloud services as foundations for emerging technologies. Graduates will be well versed in object-oriented and scripting languages, knowledgeable about the hardware and hardware descriptive languages, sensors, and communication systems. Students would have hands-on experience with real-world IoT applications, including security, cloud computing, and machine learning. Instruction is mostly in person at the newly constructed Biological and Engineering Sciences Building at the Universities at Shady Grove. 

The Clark School at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, delivering on a promise that all graduates will leave ready to impact the Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) of the 21st century. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.

The minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in computer engineering and other STEM fields or ten years of experience in the IoT and related jobs, including teaching experience. Applicants with demonstrable expertise in embedded hardware design, protocols and gateways, cyber-physical security, machine learning, and cloud computing platforms and the capability to teach a majority of the courses in the curriculum will receive special consideration. Successful applicants will teach, mentor, and conduct research involving undergraduate students.

 

For best consideration, applications should be submitted by 10 December 2021. An application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a list of at least three references, and if possible, examples of research and/or teaching achievements including three significant publications, a research statement (not exceeding three pages), students evaluations, and a statement of teaching philosophy (not exceeding two pages).

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.