Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Electrical Engineering

Job description / Role

Job Description

The Electrical Engineering department at the United Arab Emirates University invites applications for full-time positions in Electrical Engineering at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, with the anticipated start date of Fall 2019 (August 2019) semester. The Electrical Engineering department is inviting outstanding applicants with expertise and proven record in scholarly research in electrical broad engineering areas including, but not limited to, electronics engineering, Communication and networking engineering, power systems, power electronics and machine drives, and computer engineering. Candidates must have vision in defining their research plan in these fields.
The successful candidate is expected to secure and lead externally and internally funded research and perform scholarly activities, deliver state-of-the-art undergraduate and graduate courses in electrical and computer engineering, advise undergraduate and graduate students, and engage in service activities as assigned.
The department offers an ABET-accredited undergraduate BSc degree in Electrical Engineering. The department also offers MSc and PhD in Electrical Engineering. The Department focuses on research areas including but not limited to microelectronics, antennas & communications, optimization & controls, power systems and renewable energy, and signals & systems.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
- A Ph.D. degree from a reputable international university in Electrical Engineering.

Preferred Qualification
- Demonstrated record of publications in leading international scientific journals in the area of Electrical and Computer Engineering;
- Ability to develop and secure sponsored research that involves both undergraduate and graduate students;
- Ability to teach a variety of graduate and undergraduate courses and develop new courses or course components
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies,
- Industrial and professional experience is a plus.

Preferred Qualification
- A Ph.D. degree from a reputable international university in Electrical Engineering

Preferred Qualification
- Demonstrated record of publications in leading international scientific journals in the area of Electrical and Computer Engineering;
- Ability to develop and secure sponsored research that involves both undergraduate and graduate students;
- Ability to teach a variety of graduate and undergraduate courses and to develop new courses or course components
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies.
- Industrial and professional experience is a plus

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
- The position is considered for all ranks.

About the Company

Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.

As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.

UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.