Assistant Professor in Systems Engineering

Job Details

Posting Number
F00889P

Position Title
Assistant Professor in Systems Engineering

Functional Title
Assistant Professor in Systems Engineering

Department
System Engineering

Salary Range
Negotiable

Pay Basis
Monthly

Position Status
Academic Year

Location
Richardson

Posting Open Date
08/28/2024

Posting Close Date
01/31/2025

Open Until Filled
No

Desired Start Date
08/01/2025

Job Summary

The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Systems Engineering. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate classes, establish an independent line of research, and contribute to the growth and development of the Systems Engineering program. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to teaching excellence, a record of productivity and professional achievement, and the potential to develop an externally funded research program. The appointment commences for the fall 2025 semester.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

A PhD degree or equivalent in Systems Engineering, or a discipline related to Systems Engineering, such as Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics is required prior to employment.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives.

We are seeking candidates able to produce research and scholarly or creative achievements that enhance the program and the discipline, and able to deliver high-quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

Preferred Education and Experience:

We are seeking candidates whose teaching and research interests span one or more of the fundamental areas of systems engineering, including but not limited to: systems architecture, systems management, risk management, requirements engineering, modeling and simulation, robotic/mechatronic systems, control systems, systems integration, optimization, and system design.

The Department and School

The SYSE Department currently has nine tenured/tenure-track, lecturer, and research faculty members, and approximately 100 graduate students, working in diverse areas including high-precision mechatronic systems with applications in atomic-scale lithography for fabrication of solid-state quantum devices, atomically precise manufacturing and high-speed scanning probe microscopy; robotic systems and control in a variety of multidisciplinary applications; modeling, analysis and control of multiagent systems; complex networks; graph machine learning for network control applications, resilience and security in networked multiagent systems, transportation systems management and operation strategies, mathematical methods for complex networks and engineering applications; functional safety systems with applications in machine learning and energy storage systems.

Faculty members typically hold affiliate positions in other engineering departments and advise doctoral students in those departments.

The SYSE Department at UT Dallas is at a crossroads in its evolution, to date having a single graduate degree program and complementary focus in research.

The fall semester 2025 will see the start and development of a new, multidisciplinary undergraduate degree program in Systems Engineering, representing an exciting opportunity for new faculty hires.

SYSE currently offers an M.S. degree in Systems Engineering and Management, a joint program with the Jindal School of Management.

The Program

The program has run successfully since 2010, and consists of two tracks:

the Traditional track, with the majority of students, for the traditional graduate student, and the Professional track for the working professional with three or more years of experience (courses taught in an executive education style).

The vision for the planned undergraduate curriculum is expressly tailored to meet the needs of the modern systems engineer, providing pathways for students to select a secondary field in another discipline, such as mechanical, electrical, bioengineering, computer science, or management.

To support growth and expansion to the planned undergraduate degree program, UT Dallas has committed to expanding the SYSE faculty where needed.

In addition to Systems Engineering, the Erik Johnson School is home to the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering and Material Science & Engineering.

The University of Texas at Dallas is situated in Richardson, one of the most attractive suburbs of the Dallas metropolitan area with several hundred high-tech and business systems companies within a few miles of the campus, including Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Lennox, Rockwell-Collins, Ericsson, Hewlett-Packard, Samsung, Fujitsu, Cisco Systems, EDS , Toyota, Capital One, State Farm, and Zyvex Labs.

Opportunities for joint university-industry research projects are excellent.

The Erik Jonsson School has experienced rapid growth for the last dozen years.

As a result of increased funding and continued growth of the university, the school is expanding its existing programs, establishing new programs, and recruiting outstanding faculty.

Application Instructions

Applicants should upload the following:

• Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their interests and qualifications for the position.
• Statement of teaching philosophy describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Research statement describing past, present, and future research, including how they mentor (or will mentor) student researchers and foster (or will foster) collaborative research environments.
• A writing/publication sample; and
• Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.

Priority will be given to completed applications received by September 30, 2024. Reviews will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed on January 31, 2025.

The University and Community

UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan regions.

Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs.

Our student body is 30,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences.

Over 65% of our undergraduate students receive some form of need- or merit-based financial aid; and 66% of graduating seniors have no student debt compared to 48% in Texas and 32% in the nation (2021 TICAS report).

UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world.

A diversity of people, ideas, and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission.

UT Dallas is a place where members of the community from all backgrounds are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged in their pursuit of excellence.

The University has a variety of programs and initiatives to support engagement and success for all members of the campus community.

Employee benefits include a range of physical and mental wellness resources.

LilyPad lactation facilities are located throughout the campus.

There are several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) comprised of individuals who share common interests to help build community among UT Dallas faculty and staff (e.g., Universal Access ERG , Military and Veteran ERG , UT Dallas Young Professionals).

Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails and so much more, the Dallas-Fort Worth ( DFW ) metroplex has something for everyone to explore.

UT Dallas partners with regional higher education institutions and school districts and with the Richardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action

The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community.

The University prohibits unlawful discrimination against a person because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

The University of Texas at Dallas is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university.

Minimum Education and Experience

An earned graduate degree appropriate to the academic discipline and a record of productivity and professional achievement.

Preferred Education and Experience

We are seeking candidates whose teaching and research interests span one or more of the fundamental areas of systems engineering, including but not limited to: systems architecture, systems management, risk management, requirements engineering, modeling and simulation, robotic/mechatronic systems, control systems, systems integration, optimization, and system design.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence.

Prepare and teach undergraduate and/or graduate classes.

Contribute assessment information and data as requested.

Mentor and/or advise undergraduate and/or graduate students.

Establish and/or continue an independent line of research.

Continue to expand professional influence in the academic discipline through research and/or publication.

Engage in service within the academic unit, the university, and the profession as appropriate based on teaching and research constraints.

Teach three (3) classes each academic year.

Physical Activities

Working Conditions

Additional Information

Special Instructions Summary

Important Message

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community.

UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment.

EEO , including disability/veterans.

The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator .

For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator .

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