Connectionists: Faculty Position Announcement - Robotics

[Haibo He]

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering 
Department of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering 
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI, USA

Applications are invited for a tenure-track position in Electrical Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in Fall 2017.  We are particularly interested in candidates working in one or more areas of robotics including, but not limited to, industrial robots, mobile robots, or autonomous vehicles and drones, and who have some background in control theory.  A doctorate in Electrical Engineering or closely related field is required at the time of appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses and establish a high-quality, externally-funded, research program.

The Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering offers programs leading to the BS, MS, and PhD degrees. The interdisciplinary nature of our Department will provide the new faculty member with opportunities to interact with a broad range of colleagues. A brand-new 195,000 square foot engineering building has recently been approved (construction to start in 2016) will provide an excellent environment for interdisciplinary research collaborations.

The University of Rhode Island is a comprehensive doctoral research, Land Grant, Sea Grant and Urban Grant University. URI College of Engineering offers innovative undergraduate and graduate programs, stresses links between diverse fields of inquiry, and values outreach, scholarship, and laboratory-based learning. The University of Rhode Island is a medium-sized public university located near the southeastern end of the state and picturesque New England. The main campus is located in Kingston, an established, family-friendly, small community only five miles from the Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Rhode Island’s proximity to the ocean moderates its weather compared to other New England States. The region offers excellent outdoor recreational activities, good public school systems, and ready access by car or public transportation to Providence, Boston, New Haven, and New York City metropolitan areas and airports.

Required Qualifications
1. An earned doctorate in electrical engineering or closely related field at the time of appointment.  
2. Demonstrated record of scholarly activity in one or more areas of robotics, including, but not limited to, industrial robots, mobile robots, or autonomous vehicles and drones.
3. Demonstrated background in control systems.
4. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups.
5. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
6. Demonstrated proficiency in oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
1. Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in robotics
2. Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in control theory.
3. Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop an externally funded research program. 

First consideration will be given to applications received by January 15, 2017.  Second consideration may be given to applications received by February 15, 2017. The anticipated start date is August 2017, and salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should submit the following:  (1) a cover letter;  (2) a complete curriculum vitae including the full contact information for at least three professional references; (3) a narrative, limited to two pages, describing your research and how it relates to the required qualifications; (4) a narrative, limited to one page, describing your teaching background, philosophy, and preferences, including existing courses in our department and new courses you might develop. Submit applications on-line at https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/1921. Additional information is available at the URI Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering web site, www.ele.uri.edu.  Questions about the position can be forwarded to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Richard Vaccaro, vaccaro at ele.uri.edu. 

We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed. We are committed to building a multicultural work force and strongly encourage women, racial/ethnic/gender minorities, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans to apply. The University of Rhode Island is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 



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