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Taylor University is seeking applications and nominations of distinctive candidates for a faculty appointment to a tenure track position
in the Department of Physics and Engineering beginning in August 2023, teaching primarily in the area of Electrical Engineering. Rank and
salary are dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Qualifications
A PhD in Electrical Engineering or a
closely related field is required.
Candidates with a MS in Electrical Engineering and significant electrical engineering work
experience may be considered for a non-tenure track faculty position.
A personal commitment to Christ as Savior and Lord, a
Christ-centered, vibrant faith, and commitment to the mission and educational philosophy of Taylor University are required. Candidates will
be expected to affirm the Taylor University Life Together Covenant, Statement of Faith, and essential documents.
NCEES Professional
Engineer (PE) licensure is favorable but not required.
Responsibilities
Candidates in all focus areas are
considered, with preference given to those who compliment the expertise of the department and have multidisciplinary work experience. A
successful candidate demonstrates excellence associated with an ability and desire to teach a variety of undergraduate electrical
engineering courses with associated laboratory sections, such as circuits, microcomputer interfacing, digital systems, and applied
electromagnetics, co-lead junior/senior engineering capstone, assist in the procurement of supplemental funding for capstone, and mentor
undergraduate students. Service to the community and the profession, scholarship, and undergraduate research is also expected. Previous
experience integrating faith and learning is a plus.
Department
The Department of Physics and Engineering
(ENP) is primarily housed in the 127,000 square foot LEED Gold certified Euler Science Complex, opened in 2012. The department hosts a full
machine shop, a rapid prototyping lab with three 3D printers and an LPKF printed circuit board machine, a drone room, and multiple research
spaces. Under the direction of faculty and staff, ENP students participate in curricular and co-curricular research in areas including small
satellites, 3D printing for Mars habitation, virtual reality, and international, missions-based water treatment.
The Department of
Physics and Engineering faculty and support staff serve traditionally high achieving students in the following academic majors: Engineering
(ABET accredited) with Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, and General Engineering tracks, Computer Engineering (ABET
accredited), Physics, and Physics Education. A minor in Physics is also offered. Taylor University and the ENP Department are committed to
providing new and seasoned faculty with an environment to serve, integrate faith and learning, thrive, and succeed.
Location
Housed in Upland, Indiana since 1893, Taylor University is one of the oldest nondenominational, evangelical
Christian universities in the country. Taylor University was first established in 1846 as Fort Wayne Female College by the North Indiana
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. This long tradition of over 175 years illuminates the intentional, Christ-centered, campus
community for which Taylor University is known. As a testament to God’s work, Taylor University holds multiple #1 Best Midwest College
rankings by U.S. News & World Report; Taylor is also second among all Indiana schools and all nationally recognized Council for
Christian Colleges and Universities schools for average incoming freshman SAT score.
Start Date
August
2023
Application
Required application materials are as follows:
- Application Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Faculty
Employment Application and agreement with the foundational documents - Personal Statement of Faith
- Statement of
Teaching Philosophy (include your understanding of the task of a Christian liberal arts university) - Statement on the Integration of
Faith and Discipline - Graduate and Undergraduate Transcripts (may initially be unofficial)
- Three reference letters will be
required for an on-campus interview, one from an employer, one from an academic advisor or colleague, and one from a member of the clergy,
but are not required for initial review.
Interested and eligible candidates should send an application letter, curriculum
vitae, and a completed application to [email protected].
Before applying, please especially note the required personal commitment to Christ as Savior. The application is
available at https://jobs.taylor.edu/docs/FacultyApplication.doc.
After relevant applications have been received, candidates
will be asked to provide three reference letters: employer, academic, and clergy. Material should be addressed to Dr. Grace Ju Miller, Dean
of Sciences, Education, and Social Sciences. All materials will remain confidential. The University and Department are keenly interested in
diversifying its faculty and strongly encourage women and members of minority groups to apply. Evaluation of applications will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled. Taylor University complies with federal and state guidelines for nondiscrimination in
employment.
