Baylor is seeking candidates from all areas of electrical and computer engineering for a tenure-track position at the assistant/associate professor level. The successful candidate will have an active Christian faith, an earned doctorate, excellent English communication skills, demonstrated research achievement with potential to acquire external funding, and a commitment to teaching excellence and professional activities. Responsibilities will include teaching, research, student advising, and professional service.
Baylor offers ABET/EAC-accredited B.S. programs in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Engineering. The University is in mid-course to achieve a 10-year vision called Baylor 2012 which will strengthen its academic and Christian character. As part of that effort, the ECE department has established new master’s programs (Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Master of Engineering, joint Master of Engineering/Master of Business Administration), with accompanying growth in its faculty, student body and facilities. Hallmarks of Baylor engineering include a commitment to engineering education in a supportive Christian environment, faculty collegiality, small class sizes, a near-100% pass rate on the FE examination, and a high U.S. News and World Report peer-group ranking. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s progress toward increased research activity and the development of a Ph.D. program while simultaneously improving the current state of teaching excellence.
Baylor University is a selective, private institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Chartered by the Republic of Texas in 1845, Baylor is one of the oldest universities in Texas, has an enrollment of 13,000 students, and is a member of the Big XII Conference. The Baylor campus is located in Waco along Interstate 35, a major route for international commerce. The community offers an array of educational, cultural, recreational, and residential opportunities and is within easy driving distance of most of the major cities and universities in Texas.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, however, applications should be received by Jan. 7, 2008. Applications must include: 1) complete current vita, 2) statement of teaching and research interests, 3) statement of Christian faith and service, and 4) the names and contact information for at least three professional references. Additional information is available at
http://www.ecs.baylor.edu. Send materials to Dr. Don Farris, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97356, Waco TX 76798-7356, or by email to Don_Farris@baylor.edu.
Baylor is a Baptist university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.