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University of Virginia Open Rank in Systems and Information Engineering, General Faculty in Charlottesville, Virginia
The School of Engineering & Applied Science (SEAS) at the University of Virginia (UVa) seeks candidates for an Academic General Faculty (AGF) position in the Department of Systems and Information Engineering (SIE: https://engineering.virginia.edu/departments/systems-and-information-engineering ) to lead the school-wide Engineering Business Minor, as well as teach in the SIE degree program. SIE manages the SEAS Engineering Business Minor, an innovative and popular minor focusing on business fundamentals, innovation, new product development, and technology entrepreneurship. In addition to the traditional on-grounds degree programs in systems engineering, the SIE Department also offers degree and certificate programs designed for working professionals and others who prefer to earn an advanced degree or certificate without becoming a residential student. This position is a general faculty position at a rank commensurate with experience based in Charlottesville at our principal location.
The SIE department is committed to creating and benefiting from an environment where a diverse group of capable, inspired individuals interact and collaborate to learn and advance knowledge without barriers. This position will lead the teaching of the Engineering Business Minor, the academic management of the minor, and its administration. Applicants must be interested in and able to teach a broad set of courses in our EBM curriculum at any level. Courses include business fundamentals, product development, technology entrepreneurship, innovation, and others relevant to engineering business. Course load will typically be two lecture or project-based sections per semester based on the faculty’s range of teaching, service, and research activities. This role will also recruit and manage the teaching team for the EBM and related technology entrepreneurship courses. The teaching team is expected to be composed of part-time instructors, either adjunct lecturers or loaned faculty from other departments. Additionally, this role will act as the principal advisor to students and other faculty interested in the EBM and technology entrepreneurship courses. The SIE Department’s Operations team will provide administrative and operational support via a half-time staff position, who will be supervised by the EBM AGF. In addition to EBM-related courses, the AGF may also be responsible for teaching courses in the systems engineering degree program, conducting and engaging in educational and other research activities, participating in service activities in SIE, and participating in SIE outreach programs (Accelerated Master’s Degree Program [AMP], online programs, training program, certificate programs, conference activities, industry events, etc.) as appropriate. Promotion will follow the UVa AGF guidelines ( https://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/prov-004 ).
The University of Virginia is annually ranked as one of the premier public institutions in the United States. It is in Charlottesville; a picturesque small but cosmopolitan city perennially ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. With one of the highest graduation rates of minority undergraduate students and one of the highest percentages of women engineering students among public universities, the Department and the University of Virginia are fundamentally committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff. UVA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We welcome nominations of and applications from women, members of minority groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
The successful applicant has a Ph.D. in systems engineering, engineering management, or a related field, teaching experience at the university level, and well-developed oral and written communication skills. The AGF candidate should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and self-confidence to interact effectively with faculty, staff, working professionals, and industry/research sponsors. They should also deeply understand engineering business and technology entrepreneurship, product development, systems analysis, systems thinking, and systems engineering methods. They should also be able to communicate this understanding across various domains and disciplines and at all degree levels. The candidate should also have relevant engineering business experience in the private sector. . In addition, the candidate should have demonstrated research/professional activities, including publications, funded research, or other related professional activities.
Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2024, and will continue until the positions are filled. The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer of employment.
For questions about these positions, please contact William Scherer, Professor, at wts@virginia.edu.
Apply for this position in Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/138834. Provide the following in PDF format:
Cover letter that summarizes your areas of teaching, research/scholarship, including areas of potential collaboration at the University of Virginia, and private sector experience. To help us organize our review of applications, please also specifically list your primary areas of research in boldface at the top of your letter.
Curriculum vitae
A statement describing your scholarship, future directions, and broader impacts
A statement describing your teaching and mentoring practices, especially in regard to a residential learning environment marked by the free and collegial exchange of ideas
A statement describing demonstrated contributions to fostering inclusive practices that create climates in which all stakeholders can achieve their maximum potential (please focus on skills and experience, not beliefs and opinions)
You will also request 3-5 references directly in Interfolio by providing names and contact information in the application. These reference requests will be generated immediately once you submit your application.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.
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