Assistant/Associate Professor of the Practice Position Overview The Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Kansas invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor-of-the-Practice. Exceptionally well qualified candidates could be considered at other ranks. All Teaching Professor positions, regardless of rank, are non-tenured positions appointed for a three-year limited term period. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses including but not limited to computing (MATLAB, and potentially Python or C++), CAD (NX, and potentially CATIA), and instrumentation (LabVIEW, electronic components, experimental methods, etc.). The successful candidate will also teach our cornerstone introductory course, which is currently a systems-oriented design-build-fly experience. Each of these courses requires a commitment to student success, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, to inspire and retain our students. Future teaching assignments may also include introductory aeronautics or astronautics, depending on department needs and individual experience. The term of appointment will be three years with renewable appointment possible. Each year, the term of appointment will be 9 months at 100% FTE, with up to three months of summer support possible from grant support, additional summer courses, or targeted investments for growth initiatives, such as distance learning. The appointment is contingent upon funding. The Department of Aerospace Engineering currently has 12 tenured/tenure-track faculty members, approximately 320 undergraduate and 40 graduate students, with programs leading to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. KU is a comprehensive educational and research-intensive AAU institution that operates through a diverse, multi-campus system, with approximately 29,000 students and 2,800 faculty members. Opened in 1866, KU's main campus is considered one of the most beautiful in the nation, occupying 1000 acres on Mount Oread in Lawrence, a thriving city of 96,000, located 30 minutes west of Kansas City in the forested hills of eastern Kansas. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. KU's vision is to be an exceptional learning community that lifts each other and advances society. The Jayhawks Rising Strategic Plan was developed around three Institutional Priorities: creating a clear and ambitious direction to fulfill our mission to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that change the world. Additional information is available at . Job Description 80% Teaching Develop and teach undergraduate courses in Aerospace Engineering. Teaching faculty are expected to meet all class sessions consistent with the responsible conduct of their assigned class. Teaching faculty develop and update syllabi, study guides, instructor's guides, test questions, tests, and web-based material, and assist in the development and implementation of technology and student-centered pedagogies. They hold regular office hours for students involved in classes taught, supervise Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) and Undergraduate that may assist in their classes, and adhere to department, School, and university policies and procedures. Effective teaching is monitored by student evaluations, peer reviews, and alumni responses and surveys. Participate in undergraduate student academic advising. 10% Service Perform service for the Department, School, University, and professional societies. Participate in ABET accreditation activities within the department including but not limited to development of assessment methods for student projects and learning outcomes. All teaching faculty members are expected to advise and mentor undergraduate students. 10% Research Work with Aerospace Engineering faculty members to develop proposals for curriculum development and/or engineering pedagogy, and assist in curriculum and course transformation, and program assessment. This includes partnering with faculty members to teach and implement creative and effective mechanisms for improving student learning, engagement, and retention, especially in large introductory courses. Author or co-author journal articles and papers in conference proceedings on topics relating to engineering education, or relating to student outcomes in course activities. Required Qualifications For Assistant Professor-of-the-Practice: M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, or closely-related discipline. At least five years of industrial experience in the United States, or in foreign offices of US-based companies, after the B.S. degree; OR at least three years of engineering teaching experience. At least three years of experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python or C/C++ programming. At least three years of experience with NX, CATIA or similar 3D solid, parametric CAD. At least one year of experience with LabVIEW or typical experimental test and instrumentation hardware and software. A commitment to student success, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to inspire and retain our students, as evidenced by a statement of teaching. Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by a record of growing responsibility in industry, or by successful prior experience in teaching. Effective communication skills as demonstrated in the application materials and during the interview process. For Associate Professor-of-the Practice, all of the above and the following: Total of fifteen years of professional experience past the B.S. degree, or seven years of engineering teaching experience. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering, or closely-related discipline. Recent experience in teaching engineering courses in higher education. Additional Candidate Instructions Only complete application packages submitted online will be considered. A complete online application will include: Resume Cover Letter Names and contact information for three professional references A statement of teaching philosophy In addition to the materials above, learning about each applicant's contribution and engagement in areas of diversity is an important part of KU's mission. As a result, applicants will be presented the following question at the time of application. The response must be within 4,000 characters or less: Describe your experiences working with people from diverse backgrounds, and explain how those experiences reflect your commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Application review begins October 1, 2021 and will continue until a pool of qualified applicants is received. Contact Information to Applicants Amy Borton Advertised Salary Range Minimum $72,000; Commensurate with experience Application Review Begins Friday, October 1, 2021 Anticipated Start Date Saturday, January 1, 2022 recblid 1170lv7j5xznbg41xjk8jnxk4u8pzi
09/15/2021
Full time
Assistant/Associate Professor of the Practice Position Overview The Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Kansas invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor-of-the-Practice. Exceptionally well qualified candidates could be considered at other ranks. All Teaching Professor positions, regardless of rank, are non-tenured positions appointed for a three-year limited term period. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses including but not limited to computing (MATLAB, and potentially Python or C++), CAD (NX, and potentially CATIA), and instrumentation (LabVIEW, electronic components, experimental methods, etc.). The successful candidate will also teach our cornerstone introductory course, which is currently a systems-oriented design-build-fly experience. Each of these courses requires a commitment to student success, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, to inspire and retain our students. Future teaching assignments may also include introductory aeronautics or astronautics, depending on department needs and individual experience. The term of appointment will be three years with renewable appointment possible. Each year, the term of appointment will be 9 months at 100% FTE, with up to three months of summer support possible from grant support, additional summer courses, or targeted investments for growth initiatives, such as distance learning. The appointment is contingent upon funding. The Department of Aerospace Engineering currently has 12 tenured/tenure-track faculty members, approximately 320 undergraduate and 40 graduate students, with programs leading to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. KU is a comprehensive educational and research-intensive AAU institution that operates through a diverse, multi-campus system, with approximately 29,000 students and 2,800 faculty members. Opened in 1866, KU's main campus is considered one of the most beautiful in the nation, occupying 1000 acres on Mount Oread in Lawrence, a thriving city of 96,000, located 30 minutes west of Kansas City in the forested hills of eastern Kansas. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. KU's vision is to be an exceptional learning community that lifts each other and advances society. The Jayhawks Rising Strategic Plan was developed around three Institutional Priorities: creating a clear and ambitious direction to fulfill our mission to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that change the world. Additional information is available at . Job Description 80% Teaching Develop and teach undergraduate courses in Aerospace Engineering. Teaching faculty are expected to meet all class sessions consistent with the responsible conduct of their assigned class. Teaching faculty develop and update syllabi, study guides, instructor's guides, test questions, tests, and web-based material, and assist in the development and implementation of technology and student-centered pedagogies. They hold regular office hours for students involved in classes taught, supervise Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) and Undergraduate that may assist in their classes, and adhere to department, School, and university policies and procedures. Effective teaching is monitored by student evaluations, peer reviews, and alumni responses and surveys. Participate in undergraduate student academic advising. 10% Service Perform service for the Department, School, University, and professional societies. Participate in ABET accreditation activities within the department including but not limited to development of assessment methods for student projects and learning outcomes. All teaching faculty members are expected to advise and mentor undergraduate students. 10% Research Work with Aerospace Engineering faculty members to develop proposals for curriculum development and/or engineering pedagogy, and assist in curriculum and course transformation, and program assessment. This includes partnering with faculty members to teach and implement creative and effective mechanisms for improving student learning, engagement, and retention, especially in large introductory courses. Author or co-author journal articles and papers in conference proceedings on topics relating to engineering education, or relating to student outcomes in course activities. Required Qualifications For Assistant Professor-of-the-Practice: M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, or closely-related discipline. At least five years of industrial experience in the United States, or in foreign offices of US-based companies, after the B.S. degree; OR at least three years of engineering teaching experience. At least three years of experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python or C/C++ programming. At least three years of experience with NX, CATIA or similar 3D solid, parametric CAD. At least one year of experience with LabVIEW or typical experimental test and instrumentation hardware and software. A commitment to student success, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to inspire and retain our students, as evidenced by a statement of teaching. Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by a record of growing responsibility in industry, or by successful prior experience in teaching. Effective communication skills as demonstrated in the application materials and during the interview process. For Associate Professor-of-the Practice, all of the above and the following: Total of fifteen years of professional experience past the B.S. degree, or seven years of engineering teaching experience. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering, or closely-related discipline. Recent experience in teaching engineering courses in higher education. Additional Candidate Instructions Only complete application packages submitted online will be considered. A complete online application will include: Resume Cover Letter Names and contact information for three professional references A statement of teaching philosophy In addition to the materials above, learning about each applicant's contribution and engagement in areas of diversity is an important part of KU's mission. As a result, applicants will be presented the following question at the time of application. The response must be within 4,000 characters or less: Describe your experiences working with people from diverse backgrounds, and explain how those experiences reflect your commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Application review begins October 1, 2021 and will continue until a pool of qualified applicants is received. Contact Information to Applicants Amy Borton Advertised Salary Range Minimum $72,000; Commensurate with experience Application Review Begins Friday, October 1, 2021 Anticipated Start Date Saturday, January 1, 2022 recblid 1170lv7j5xznbg41xjk8jnxk4u8pzi
Assistant/Associate Professor of the Practice Position Overview The Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Kansas invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor-of-the-Practice. Exceptionally well qualified candidates could be considered at other ranks. All Teaching Professor positions, regardless of rank, are non-tenured positions appointed for a three-year limited term period. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses including but not limited to computing (MATLAB, and potentially Python or C++), CAD (NX, and potentially CATIA), and instrumentation (LabVIEW, electronic components, experimental methods, etc.). The successful candidate will also teach our cornerstone introductory course, which is currently a systems-oriented design-build-fly experience. Each of these courses requires a commitment to student success, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, to inspire and retain our students. Future teaching assignments may also include introductory aeronautics or astronautics, depending on department needs and individual experience. The term of appointment will be three years with renewable appointment possible. Each year, the term of appointment will be 9 months at 100% FTE, with up to three months of summer support possible from grant support, additional summer courses, or targeted investments for growth initiatives, such as distance learning. The appointment is contingent upon funding. The Department of Aerospace Engineering currently has 12 tenured/tenure-track faculty members, approximately 320 undergraduate and 40 graduate students, with programs leading to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. KU is a comprehensive educational and research-intensive AAU institution that operates through a diverse, multi-campus system, with approximately 29,000 students and 2,800 faculty members. Opened in 1866, KU's main campus is considered one of the most beautiful in the nation, occupying 1000 acres on Mount Oread in Lawrence, a thriving city of 96,000, located 30 minutes west of Kansas City in the forested hills of eastern Kansas. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. KU's vision is to be an exceptional learning community that lifts each other and advances society. The Jayhawks Rising Strategic Plan was developed around three Institutional Priorities: creating a clear and ambitious direction to fulfill our mission to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that change the world. Additional information is available at . Job Description 80% Teaching Develop and teach undergraduate courses in Aerospace Engineering. Teaching faculty are expected to meet all class sessions consistent with the responsible conduct of their assigned class. Teaching faculty develop and update syllabi, study guides, instructor's guides, test questions, tests, and web-based material, and assist in the development and implementation of technology and student-centered pedagogies. They hold regular office hours for students involved in classes taught, supervise Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) and Undergraduate that may assist in their classes, and adhere to department, School, and university policies and procedures. Effective teaching is monitored by student evaluations, peer reviews, and alumni responses and surveys. Participate in undergraduate student academic advising. 10% Service Perform service for the Department, School, University, and professional societies. Participate in ABET accreditation activities within the department including but not limited to development of assessment methods for student projects and learning outcomes. All teaching faculty members are expected to advise and mentor undergraduate students. 10% Research Work with Aerospace Engineering faculty members to develop proposals for curriculum development and/or engineering pedagogy, and assist in curriculum and course transformation, and program assessment. This includes partnering with faculty members to teach and implement creative and effective mechanisms for improving student learning, engagement, and retention, especially in large introductory courses. Author or co-author journal articles and papers in conference proceedings on topics relating to engineering education, or relating to student outcomes in course activities. Required Qualifications For Assistant Professor-of-the-Practice: M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, or closely-related discipline. At least five years of industrial experience in the United States, or in foreign offices of US-based companies, after the B.S. degree; OR at least three years of engineering teaching experience. At least three years of experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python or C/C++ programming. At least three years of experience with NX, CATIA or similar 3D solid, parametric CAD. At least one year of experience with LabVIEW or typical experimental test and instrumentation hardware and software. A commitment to student success, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to inspire and retain our students, as evidenced by a statement of teaching. Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by a record of growing responsibility in industry, or by successful prior experience in teaching. Effective communication skills as demonstrated in the application materials and during the interview process. For Associate Professor-of-the Practice, all of the above and the following: Total of fifteen years of professional experience past the B.S. degree, or seven years of engineering teaching experience. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering, or closely-related discipline. Recent experience in teaching engineering courses in higher education. Additional Candidate Instructions Only complete application packages submitted online will be considered. A complete online application will include: Resume Cover Letter Names and contact information for three professional references A statement of teaching philosophy In addition to the materials above, learning about each applicant's contribution and engagement in areas of diversity is an important part of KU's mission. As a result, applicants will be presented the following question at the time of application. The response must be within 4,000 characters or less: Describe your experiences working with people from diverse backgrounds, and explain how those experiences reflect your commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Application review begins October 1, 2021 and will continue until a pool of qualified applicants is received. Contact Information to Applicants Amy Borton Advertised Salary Range Minimum $72,000; Commensurate with experience Application Review Begins Friday, October 1, 2021 Anticipated Start Date Saturday, January 1, 2022 recblid mim50oivly2fn3vfsowv0zdt8nrvnt
09/15/2021
Full time
Assistant/Associate Professor of the Practice Position Overview The Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Kansas invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor-of-the-Practice. Exceptionally well qualified candidates could be considered at other ranks. All Teaching Professor positions, regardless of rank, are non-tenured positions appointed for a three-year limited term period. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses including but not limited to computing (MATLAB, and potentially Python or C++), CAD (NX, and potentially CATIA), and instrumentation (LabVIEW, electronic components, experimental methods, etc.). The successful candidate will also teach our cornerstone introductory course, which is currently a systems-oriented design-build-fly experience. Each of these courses requires a commitment to student success, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, to inspire and retain our students. Future teaching assignments may also include introductory aeronautics or astronautics, depending on department needs and individual experience. The term of appointment will be three years with renewable appointment possible. Each year, the term of appointment will be 9 months at 100% FTE, with up to three months of summer support possible from grant support, additional summer courses, or targeted investments for growth initiatives, such as distance learning. The appointment is contingent upon funding. The Department of Aerospace Engineering currently has 12 tenured/tenure-track faculty members, approximately 320 undergraduate and 40 graduate students, with programs leading to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. KU is a comprehensive educational and research-intensive AAU institution that operates through a diverse, multi-campus system, with approximately 29,000 students and 2,800 faculty members. Opened in 1866, KU's main campus is considered one of the most beautiful in the nation, occupying 1000 acres on Mount Oread in Lawrence, a thriving city of 96,000, located 30 minutes west of Kansas City in the forested hills of eastern Kansas. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. KU's vision is to be an exceptional learning community that lifts each other and advances society. The Jayhawks Rising Strategic Plan was developed around three Institutional Priorities: creating a clear and ambitious direction to fulfill our mission to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that change the world. Additional information is available at . Job Description 80% Teaching Develop and teach undergraduate courses in Aerospace Engineering. Teaching faculty are expected to meet all class sessions consistent with the responsible conduct of their assigned class. Teaching faculty develop and update syllabi, study guides, instructor's guides, test questions, tests, and web-based material, and assist in the development and implementation of technology and student-centered pedagogies. They hold regular office hours for students involved in classes taught, supervise Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) and Undergraduate that may assist in their classes, and adhere to department, School, and university policies and procedures. Effective teaching is monitored by student evaluations, peer reviews, and alumni responses and surveys. Participate in undergraduate student academic advising. 10% Service Perform service for the Department, School, University, and professional societies. Participate in ABET accreditation activities within the department including but not limited to development of assessment methods for student projects and learning outcomes. All teaching faculty members are expected to advise and mentor undergraduate students. 10% Research Work with Aerospace Engineering faculty members to develop proposals for curriculum development and/or engineering pedagogy, and assist in curriculum and course transformation, and program assessment. This includes partnering with faculty members to teach and implement creative and effective mechanisms for improving student learning, engagement, and retention, especially in large introductory courses. Author or co-author journal articles and papers in conference proceedings on topics relating to engineering education, or relating to student outcomes in course activities. Required Qualifications For Assistant Professor-of-the-Practice: M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, or closely-related discipline. At least five years of industrial experience in the United States, or in foreign offices of US-based companies, after the B.S. degree; OR at least three years of engineering teaching experience. At least three years of experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python or C/C++ programming. At least three years of experience with NX, CATIA or similar 3D solid, parametric CAD. At least one year of experience with LabVIEW or typical experimental test and instrumentation hardware and software. A commitment to student success, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to inspire and retain our students, as evidenced by a statement of teaching. Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by a record of growing responsibility in industry, or by successful prior experience in teaching. Effective communication skills as demonstrated in the application materials and during the interview process. For Associate Professor-of-the Practice, all of the above and the following: Total of fifteen years of professional experience past the B.S. degree, or seven years of engineering teaching experience. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering, or closely-related discipline. Recent experience in teaching engineering courses in higher education. Additional Candidate Instructions Only complete application packages submitted online will be considered. A complete online application will include: Resume Cover Letter Names and contact information for three professional references A statement of teaching philosophy In addition to the materials above, learning about each applicant's contribution and engagement in areas of diversity is an important part of KU's mission. As a result, applicants will be presented the following question at the time of application. The response must be within 4,000 characters or less: Describe your experiences working with people from diverse backgrounds, and explain how those experiences reflect your commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Application review begins October 1, 2021 and will continue until a pool of qualified applicants is received. Contact Information to Applicants Amy Borton Advertised Salary Range Minimum $72,000; Commensurate with experience Application Review Begins Friday, October 1, 2021 Anticipated Start Date Saturday, January 1, 2022 recblid mim50oivly2fn3vfsowv0zdt8nrvnt
Assistant/Associate Professor of the Practice Position Overview The Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Kansas invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor-of-the-Practice. Exceptionally well qualified candidates could be considered at other ranks. All Teaching Professor positions, regardless of rank, are non-tenured positions appointed for a three-year limited term period. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses including but not limited to computing (MATLAB, and potentially Python or C++), CAD (NX, and potentially CATIA), and instrumentation (LabVIEW, electronic components, experimental methods, etc.). The successful candidate will also teach our cornerstone introductory course, which is currently a systems-oriented design-build-fly experience. Each of these courses requires a commitment to student success, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, to inspire and retain our students. Future teaching assignments may also include introductory aeronautics or astronautics, depending on department needs and individual experience. The term of appointment will be three years with renewable appointment possible. Each year, the term of appointment will be 9 months at 100% FTE, with up to three months of summer support possible from grant support, additional summer courses, or targeted investments for growth initiatives, such as distance learning. The appointment is contingent upon funding. The Department of Aerospace Engineering currently has 12 tenured/tenure-track faculty members, approximately 320 undergraduate and 40 graduate students, with programs leading to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. KU is a comprehensive educational and research-intensive AAU institution that operates through a diverse, multi-campus system, with approximately 29,000 students and 2,800 faculty members. Opened in 1866, KU's main campus is considered one of the most beautiful in the nation, occupying 1000 acres on Mount Oread in Lawrence, a thriving city of 96,000, located 30 minutes west of Kansas City in the forested hills of eastern Kansas. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. KU's vision is to be an exceptional learning community that lifts each other and advances society. The Jayhawks Rising Strategic Plan was developed around three Institutional Priorities: creating a clear and ambitious direction to fulfill our mission to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that change the world. Additional information is available at . Job Description 80% Teaching Develop and teach undergraduate courses in Aerospace Engineering. Teaching faculty are expected to meet all class sessions consistent with the responsible conduct of their assigned class. Teaching faculty develop and update syllabi, study guides, instructor's guides, test questions, tests, and web-based material, and assist in the development and implementation of technology and student-centered pedagogies. They hold regular office hours for students involved in classes taught, supervise Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) and Undergraduate that may assist in their classes, and adhere to department, School, and university policies and procedures. Effective teaching is monitored by student evaluations, peer reviews, and alumni responses and surveys. Participate in undergraduate student academic advising. 10% Service Perform service for the Department, School, University, and professional societies. Participate in ABET accreditation activities within the department including but not limited to development of assessment methods for student projects and learning outcomes. All teaching faculty members are expected to advise and mentor undergraduate students. 10% Research Work with Aerospace Engineering faculty members to develop proposals for curriculum development and/or engineering pedagogy, and assist in curriculum and course transformation, and program assessment. This includes partnering with faculty members to teach and implement creative and effective mechanisms for improving student learning, engagement, and retention, especially in large introductory courses. Author or co-author journal articles and papers in conference proceedings on topics relating to engineering education, or relating to student outcomes in course activities. Required Qualifications For Assistant Professor-of-the-Practice: M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, or closely-related discipline. At least five years of industrial experience in the United States, or in foreign offices of US-based companies, after the B.S. degree; OR at least three years of engineering teaching experience. At least three years of experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python or C/C++ programming. At least three years of experience with NX, CATIA or similar 3D solid, parametric CAD. At least one year of experience with LabVIEW or typical experimental test and instrumentation hardware and software. A commitment to student success, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to inspire and retain our students, as evidenced by a statement of teaching. Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by a record of growing responsibility in industry, or by successful prior experience in teaching. Effective communication skills as demonstrated in the application materials and during the interview process. For Associate Professor-of-the Practice, all of the above and the following: Total of fifteen years of professional experience past the B.S. degree, or seven years of engineering teaching experience. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering, or closely-related discipline. Recent experience in teaching engineering courses in higher education. Additional Candidate Instructions Only complete application packages submitted online will be considered. A complete online application will include: Resume Cover Letter Names and contact information for three professional references A statement of teaching philosophy In addition to the materials above, learning about each applicant's contribution and engagement in areas of diversity is an important part of KU's mission. As a result, applicants will be presented the following question at the time of application. The response must be within 4,000 characters or less: Describe your experiences working with people from diverse backgrounds, and explain how those experiences reflect your commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Application review begins October 1, 2021 and will continue until a pool of qualified applicants is received. Contact Information to Applicants Amy Borton Advertised Salary Range Minimum $72,000; Commensurate with experience Application Review Begins Friday, October 1, 2021 Anticipated Start Date Saturday, January 1, 2022 recblid v85rfa3ig9yiab8y7rhbt3vfko36ho
09/15/2021
Full time
Assistant/Associate Professor of the Practice Position Overview The Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Kansas invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor-of-the-Practice. Exceptionally well qualified candidates could be considered at other ranks. All Teaching Professor positions, regardless of rank, are non-tenured positions appointed for a three-year limited term period. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses including but not limited to computing (MATLAB, and potentially Python or C++), CAD (NX, and potentially CATIA), and instrumentation (LabVIEW, electronic components, experimental methods, etc.). The successful candidate will also teach our cornerstone introductory course, which is currently a systems-oriented design-build-fly experience. Each of these courses requires a commitment to student success, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, to inspire and retain our students. Future teaching assignments may also include introductory aeronautics or astronautics, depending on department needs and individual experience. The term of appointment will be three years with renewable appointment possible. Each year, the term of appointment will be 9 months at 100% FTE, with up to three months of summer support possible from grant support, additional summer courses, or targeted investments for growth initiatives, such as distance learning. The appointment is contingent upon funding. The Department of Aerospace Engineering currently has 12 tenured/tenure-track faculty members, approximately 320 undergraduate and 40 graduate students, with programs leading to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. KU is a comprehensive educational and research-intensive AAU institution that operates through a diverse, multi-campus system, with approximately 29,000 students and 2,800 faculty members. Opened in 1866, KU's main campus is considered one of the most beautiful in the nation, occupying 1000 acres on Mount Oread in Lawrence, a thriving city of 96,000, located 30 minutes west of Kansas City in the forested hills of eastern Kansas. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. KU's vision is to be an exceptional learning community that lifts each other and advances society. The Jayhawks Rising Strategic Plan was developed around three Institutional Priorities: creating a clear and ambitious direction to fulfill our mission to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that change the world. Additional information is available at . Job Description 80% Teaching Develop and teach undergraduate courses in Aerospace Engineering. Teaching faculty are expected to meet all class sessions consistent with the responsible conduct of their assigned class. Teaching faculty develop and update syllabi, study guides, instructor's guides, test questions, tests, and web-based material, and assist in the development and implementation of technology and student-centered pedagogies. They hold regular office hours for students involved in classes taught, supervise Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) and Undergraduate that may assist in their classes, and adhere to department, School, and university policies and procedures. Effective teaching is monitored by student evaluations, peer reviews, and alumni responses and surveys. Participate in undergraduate student academic advising. 10% Service Perform service for the Department, School, University, and professional societies. Participate in ABET accreditation activities within the department including but not limited to development of assessment methods for student projects and learning outcomes. All teaching faculty members are expected to advise and mentor undergraduate students. 10% Research Work with Aerospace Engineering faculty members to develop proposals for curriculum development and/or engineering pedagogy, and assist in curriculum and course transformation, and program assessment. This includes partnering with faculty members to teach and implement creative and effective mechanisms for improving student learning, engagement, and retention, especially in large introductory courses. Author or co-author journal articles and papers in conference proceedings on topics relating to engineering education, or relating to student outcomes in course activities. Required Qualifications For Assistant Professor-of-the-Practice: M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, or closely-related discipline. At least five years of industrial experience in the United States, or in foreign offices of US-based companies, after the B.S. degree; OR at least three years of engineering teaching experience. At least three years of experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python or C/C++ programming. At least three years of experience with NX, CATIA or similar 3D solid, parametric CAD. At least one year of experience with LabVIEW or typical experimental test and instrumentation hardware and software. A commitment to student success, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to inspire and retain our students, as evidenced by a statement of teaching. Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by a record of growing responsibility in industry, or by successful prior experience in teaching. Effective communication skills as demonstrated in the application materials and during the interview process. For Associate Professor-of-the Practice, all of the above and the following: Total of fifteen years of professional experience past the B.S. degree, or seven years of engineering teaching experience. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering, or closely-related discipline. Recent experience in teaching engineering courses in higher education. Additional Candidate Instructions Only complete application packages submitted online will be considered. A complete online application will include: Resume Cover Letter Names and contact information for three professional references A statement of teaching philosophy In addition to the materials above, learning about each applicant's contribution and engagement in areas of diversity is an important part of KU's mission. As a result, applicants will be presented the following question at the time of application. The response must be within 4,000 characters or less: Describe your experiences working with people from diverse backgrounds, and explain how those experiences reflect your commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Application review begins October 1, 2021 and will continue until a pool of qualified applicants is received. Contact Information to Applicants Amy Borton Advertised Salary Range Minimum $72,000; Commensurate with experience Application Review Begins Friday, October 1, 2021 Anticipated Start Date Saturday, January 1, 2022 recblid v85rfa3ig9yiab8y7rhbt3vfko36ho
Description Job Description: Be part of the winning Leidos team and use your valued experience to support the United States Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM). This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Military Intelligence Systems Trainer located at Springfield/Ft. Belvoir, VA. Primary Responsibilities Develops and updates training objectives, training strategies, Programs of Instruction (POI), Lesson Plans (LPs), training charts, training aids, surveys, and other training material. Coordinates with requiring organizations and develops training schedules. Coordinate training equipment/systems sustainment and other resources to ensure an effective training program. Provide formal written and verbal feedback to students and other interested parties with regard to student capabilities to perform learned skills in strategic and tactical environments. Instruct students in tasks required to perform preventative maintenance, system operation and interpretation of Built-In Test Equipment (BITE) message results at the operator level. Instructs students on the complete warm-up and checkout procedures used in preparation for systems operation. Instruct students in proper site selection, equipment set-up, initialization procedures, system operation under adverse conditions and preparation for movement and redeployment. Basic Qualifications Bachelor Degree in electronics or logistics from an accredited college/university plus four or more years of military experience in MI Systems Maintenance and Integration, or an Associate's Degree or Technical Certification from an accredited institution and six years of experience as an MI Systems Maintenance and Integration or SIGINT instructor or Intelligence Center of Excellence Master Instructor certification on the respective area. Expert knowledge on MI Systems set up, configuration, test operation, fault isolation, repair, tear down, and preparation for movement/transportation. Experience in instructional principles and techniques, lesson plan preparation, instructional objectives, test construction, student counseling, instructional technology and the use of audiovisual and graphic aids as instructional tools. Understanding of TRADOC regulation 350-70. Command of fluent English (written/oral) including the ability to instruct students. Ability to interpret and explain to students the complete warm-up and checkout procedures used in preparation for systems operation. Application of document classification markings in accordance with the INSCOM Classification Markings Guidance. INSCOMG4 External Referral Bonus: Ineligible Potential for Telework: No Clearance Level Required: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph Travel: Yes, 100% of the time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Standard Plus On Call Requisition Category: Professional Job Family: Technical Trainer Pay Range: Leidos is a Fortune 500 ® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 38,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. For more information, visit . Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here . Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. - provided by Dice
01/31/2021
Full time
Description Job Description: Be part of the winning Leidos team and use your valued experience to support the United States Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM). This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Military Intelligence Systems Trainer located at Springfield/Ft. Belvoir, VA. Primary Responsibilities Develops and updates training objectives, training strategies, Programs of Instruction (POI), Lesson Plans (LPs), training charts, training aids, surveys, and other training material. Coordinates with requiring organizations and develops training schedules. Coordinate training equipment/systems sustainment and other resources to ensure an effective training program. Provide formal written and verbal feedback to students and other interested parties with regard to student capabilities to perform learned skills in strategic and tactical environments. Instruct students in tasks required to perform preventative maintenance, system operation and interpretation of Built-In Test Equipment (BITE) message results at the operator level. Instructs students on the complete warm-up and checkout procedures used in preparation for systems operation. Instruct students in proper site selection, equipment set-up, initialization procedures, system operation under adverse conditions and preparation for movement and redeployment. Basic Qualifications Bachelor Degree in electronics or logistics from an accredited college/university plus four or more years of military experience in MI Systems Maintenance and Integration, or an Associate's Degree or Technical Certification from an accredited institution and six years of experience as an MI Systems Maintenance and Integration or SIGINT instructor or Intelligence Center of Excellence Master Instructor certification on the respective area. Expert knowledge on MI Systems set up, configuration, test operation, fault isolation, repair, tear down, and preparation for movement/transportation. Experience in instructional principles and techniques, lesson plan preparation, instructional objectives, test construction, student counseling, instructional technology and the use of audiovisual and graphic aids as instructional tools. Understanding of TRADOC regulation 350-70. Command of fluent English (written/oral) including the ability to instruct students. Ability to interpret and explain to students the complete warm-up and checkout procedures used in preparation for systems operation. Application of document classification markings in accordance with the INSCOM Classification Markings Guidance. INSCOMG4 External Referral Bonus: Ineligible Potential for Telework: No Clearance Level Required: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph Travel: Yes, 100% of the time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Standard Plus On Call Requisition Category: Professional Job Family: Technical Trainer Pay Range: Leidos is a Fortune 500 ® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 38,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. For more information, visit . Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here . Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. - provided by Dice
OBXtek Inc. is an established, award-winning, service disabled veteran owned business providing information technology and professional management services to the federal government. Our corporate growth has coincided with our investment in our employees as well as in outreach to our civilian and military community. The Security Engineering-IT Specialist Instructor provides subject matter expertise and instruction in the installation, programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance and repair of electrical systems, electronic systems, hydraulic systems, computer network equipment, installation of infrastructure, copper power, communication and signal wiring, coaxial cable and fiber optics and associated equipment. The incumbent works independently and requires infrequent supervision. OBXtek is searching for a Security Engineering-IT Specialist Instructor III to provides subject matter expertise and instruction in the installation, programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance and repair of electrical systems, electronic systems, hydraulic systems, computer network equipment, installation of infrastructure, copper power, communication and signal wiring, coaxial cable and fiber optics and associated equipment. The incumbent works independently and requires infrequent supervision. Major Duties: Designs and presents hands-on instruction, lectures, and briefings to audiences on the following technical security topics: Security Systems Standards Review and Inspection Electrical Systems including Power Regulators and Uninterruptible Power Supplies Explosive Detection National Electric Code Electronic Fundamentals X-Ray Inspection Units Vehicle Arrest Systems Emergency Notification Systems Power Systems Tear Gas Deployment Closed Circuit TV Security Systems Basic Computer Networking Fiber Optic Installation Pedestrian and Vehicle Screening Systems Access Control Systems Access Denial Systems Intrusion Detection Systems Public Address and Announcing Systems IP Based Video Surveillance Systems Security Management Systems Physical Security Systems Electric and Hydraulically Operated Vehicle Arrest Systems Operation of GSA Approved Security Containers and DS Approved Locking Devices Works closely with Instructional Design, Systems Development and Manufacturers to develop and deliver technical security system training syllabi/curriculum/ lesson plans, presentation media, administrative/self-study guides, and trainee reference manuals for technical security devices, systems and procedures in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Coordinates students, instructors, facilities, and classrooms for fundamental training course delivery. Sets up and operate audio-visual equipment required in support of curriculum delivery. Ensures that individual professional development records are maintained at the conclusion of each course in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Employs applicable Department of State security standards and other procedures to protect national security information. Operates U.S. government vehicles as necessary in the performance of assigned tasks. Employee requires infrequent supervision and is expected to work independently according to established policies and accepted practice. Qualifications: Active Secret Clearance Bachelor of Science degree from an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order to be credited towards qualifications or equivalent technical training. Years of experience may be substituted for formal education. Ten or more (10+) years' experience in Government technical security installation or instruction in 60% or more of the security disciplines listed above. Five or more (5+) years' experience in public speaking and giving briefings or instruction to groups of ten or more people. Two (2) years as a level II instructor preferred. Subject matter expertise in a minimum of 60% of the full Technical Security Systems Curriculum. A working knowledge of various National Codes such as the National Electric Code and OSHA safety regulations, as well as Department of State installation requirements. Ability to explain advanced technical concepts to trainees with various degrees of technical knowledge and ability: from end user system operators, Regional Security Officers, who must understand system capabilities and how they can best be employed for the protection of American lives, Classified National Security Information, and US Government Property, to highly technically trained and experienced technicians and Electrical Engineers with years of experience in the installation, programming, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of Technical Security Systems. Must hold a valid driver's license and be willing and able to drive an official U.S. government van/sedan. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People…Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers' knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education. We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more. As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine. OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. - provided by Dice
09/29/2020
Full time
OBXtek Inc. is an established, award-winning, service disabled veteran owned business providing information technology and professional management services to the federal government. Our corporate growth has coincided with our investment in our employees as well as in outreach to our civilian and military community. The Security Engineering-IT Specialist Instructor provides subject matter expertise and instruction in the installation, programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance and repair of electrical systems, electronic systems, hydraulic systems, computer network equipment, installation of infrastructure, copper power, communication and signal wiring, coaxial cable and fiber optics and associated equipment. The incumbent works independently and requires infrequent supervision. OBXtek is searching for a Security Engineering-IT Specialist Instructor III to provides subject matter expertise and instruction in the installation, programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance and repair of electrical systems, electronic systems, hydraulic systems, computer network equipment, installation of infrastructure, copper power, communication and signal wiring, coaxial cable and fiber optics and associated equipment. The incumbent works independently and requires infrequent supervision. Major Duties: Designs and presents hands-on instruction, lectures, and briefings to audiences on the following technical security topics: Security Systems Standards Review and Inspection Electrical Systems including Power Regulators and Uninterruptible Power Supplies Explosive Detection National Electric Code Electronic Fundamentals X-Ray Inspection Units Vehicle Arrest Systems Emergency Notification Systems Power Systems Tear Gas Deployment Closed Circuit TV Security Systems Basic Computer Networking Fiber Optic Installation Pedestrian and Vehicle Screening Systems Access Control Systems Access Denial Systems Intrusion Detection Systems Public Address and Announcing Systems IP Based Video Surveillance Systems Security Management Systems Physical Security Systems Electric and Hydraulically Operated Vehicle Arrest Systems Operation of GSA Approved Security Containers and DS Approved Locking Devices Works closely with Instructional Design, Systems Development and Manufacturers to develop and deliver technical security system training syllabi/curriculum/ lesson plans, presentation media, administrative/self-study guides, and trainee reference manuals for technical security devices, systems and procedures in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Coordinates students, instructors, facilities, and classrooms for fundamental training course delivery. Sets up and operate audio-visual equipment required in support of curriculum delivery. Ensures that individual professional development records are maintained at the conclusion of each course in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Employs applicable Department of State security standards and other procedures to protect national security information. Operates U.S. government vehicles as necessary in the performance of assigned tasks. Employee requires infrequent supervision and is expected to work independently according to established policies and accepted practice. Qualifications: Active Secret Clearance Bachelor of Science degree from an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order to be credited towards qualifications or equivalent technical training. Years of experience may be substituted for formal education. Ten or more (10+) years' experience in Government technical security installation or instruction in 60% or more of the security disciplines listed above. Five or more (5+) years' experience in public speaking and giving briefings or instruction to groups of ten or more people. Two (2) years as a level II instructor preferred. Subject matter expertise in a minimum of 60% of the full Technical Security Systems Curriculum. A working knowledge of various National Codes such as the National Electric Code and OSHA safety regulations, as well as Department of State installation requirements. Ability to explain advanced technical concepts to trainees with various degrees of technical knowledge and ability: from end user system operators, Regional Security Officers, who must understand system capabilities and how they can best be employed for the protection of American lives, Classified National Security Information, and US Government Property, to highly technically trained and experienced technicians and Electrical Engineers with years of experience in the installation, programming, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of Technical Security Systems. Must hold a valid driver's license and be willing and able to drive an official U.S. government van/sedan. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People…Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers' knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education. We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more. As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine. OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. - provided by Dice
