Full Professor - Systems Engineering
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Job Info

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Working Title:

Full Professor - Systems Engineering

Department:

Electrical & Computer Engineering-1063

Requisition Number:

F_240146

Posting Open Date:

09/27/2024

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date):

12/02/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Description of Work:

The Department of Electrical and Computing Engineering (https://ece.unl.edu) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) is seeking applicants for a faculty position at the rank of Full Professor in the field of Systems Engineering. This initiative will provide a nucleus for further hiring in this technical area. The successful candidate will be expected to lead in developing nationally recognized research and academic programs in systems engineering. The educational programs may include:

1. Developing a new, online Master of Science in Systems Engineering degree program and related certificate programs targeted at working professionals, including those employed by the various defense contractors.
2. Developing a new Doctor of Philosophy in Systems Engineering degree program to support the future research efforts necessary for a robust national economy and national defense, such as nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3).
3. Developing a new ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering degree program for the next generation of engineering workforce.

Candidates are expected to have an outstanding publication record, a history of funded research, and a strong national/international reputation in the area of systems engineering and related topics. All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to contributing to a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. Preference will be given to candidates with experience building higher education degree programs.

The successful candidate will be based on the Scott Campus in Omaha, NE and housed in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. This will facilitate interactions with USSTRATCOM, the UNO College of Information Sciences and Technology, and other entities involved in the NC3 effort.

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering consists of approximately 35 tenured/tenure-track faculty, 400 undergraduate students, and 120 graduate students co-located in two cities, Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska. An outstanding infrastructure exists for conducting research, including central facilities housing state-of-the-art instrumentation and computing, such as the Holland Computing Center (https://hcc.unl.edu). Opportunities for collaborations across the University of Nebraska include the University of Nebraska Medical Center; the University of Nebraska-Omaha College of Information Science & Technology; the Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research; the Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior; the Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory; the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility; Innovation Campus; and other state- and federally-funded research centers and programs.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely aligned area, including communication systems, control systems, nuclear systems, etc.
• Credentials and a distinguished scholarly record that qualify the applicant for a tenured faculty position in the electrical and computer engineering department.
• Ability to think broadly and develop research and programmatic activities across many systems-related disciplines.
• Understanding of how to build productive relationships with faculty, students, administrative leaders, and external partners across various disciplines and organizational units.
• Ability to understand, and work effectively with diverse faculty viewpoints.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Passion for promoting the systems programs and developing strong partnerships with industry, other universities, government agencies such as STRATCOM, and other partners.
• Demonstrated experience in systems sciences and engineering research.
• Proven experience in leadership, strategic planning, and development.
• Experience with mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with building higher education degree programs.

Work Location (City, State):

Omaha, NE

Criminal History Background Check Required:

No

How to Apply:

Click "Apply for this Job" and complete the faculty information form. Attach the following documents:

1. Cover letter explaining your interest in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
2. Your curriculum vitae.
3. Teaching and research statements.
4. A statement of how your combined professional and academic experiences have equipped you to make a valuable contribution to Inclusive Excellence, a fundamental aspect of the COE Complete Engineer® Program (https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/).
5. A list of three professional references including contact information.

The statements (items 3 and 4) together should total no more than five (5) pages. Please combine them into a single document and attach as "Other Document."For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:

Hamid Sharif, Professor
hamidsharif@unl.edu

Job Category (old):

Faculty Tenure/Tenure Leading

Job Type:

9 Month

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?:

No

Planned Hire Date:

08/18/2025

Organizational Location:

Default Location

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