Associate Professor or Professor and Westside Program Director Faculty Position Announcement

Portland State University invites applications for a position as Associate Professor or Professor and Westside Program Director in the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, commencing winter 2012. An bachelor of science from an ABET accredited program (or equivalent) in electrical or computer engineering and an earned doctorate are required. Applicants are also expected to have a proven research record as demonstrated by archival publications.

The successful applicant will be expected to lead the development of an upper division BS program in electrical engineering and a course-work only MS program in electrical and computer engineering at an accessible location in Washington County, approximately 20 minutes to the west of our main campus. Responsibilities include program promotion, outreach to prospective students, and formation of partnerships with regional community colleges and high-technology companies.

PSU is located in downtown Portland, in the heart of the Silicon Forest. The Portland metropolitan region and Washington County host a wide range of over 800 high-technology companies such as Intel, Tektronix, LTX-Credence, Nike, FEI, TriQuint, and Maxim.

Salary is competitive. PSU offers an excellent benefits package including fully paid healthcare, reduced tuition rates, and a generous retirement package. Applications must be emailed to ch@cecs.pdx.edu.  Applications must include a cover letter and curriculum vitae. The cover letter should include a summary of the applicant's approach to teaching, a summary of knowledge and familiarity with relevant companies and organizations in Washington County, and a summary of  long-term career plans and goals.

PSU is an AA/EO institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. Application reviews will begin immediately and continue until finalists are identified.