Faculty Position

Title:  Assistant Professor, Database and Information Technology

Dept.: Electronics, Computer, and Information Technology
Position Number: 1054

Department/Program Overview:
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, located in Greensboro, North Carolina is currently accepting applications in the Department of Electronics, Computer, and Information Technology for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor. This is a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position.

The Department emphasizes professional experience and "hands on" laboratory exercises in addition to the traditional classroom experience. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the department and School of Technology as a dedicated teacher who also maintain a research record and who is actively engaged in service to the Department, School, University and the profession.

Although the Department is accepting applications in all areas of Electronics, Computer, and Information Technology; primary consideration will be given to candidates with expertise in Database and Information Technology.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Strong consideration will be given to candidates with teaching and research expertise in the areas of Database and Information Technology. The successful candidate will teach courses in the areas of structured, object-oriented, and parallel programming using C, C++, Java and Cobol, mainframe operations, database, data mining, knowledge systems, and information security. Relevant industry certifications such as MCTS (SQL), Security+, and SCJP are preferred. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, curriculum development, advisement and recruitment of undergraduate and graduate students, laboratory development, establishing and maintaining contacts with business and government personnel, and scholarly activities that include funded research, and publishing papers in professional journals and regional and national conferences.

Qualifications:
Applicants must have an earned doctorate in a field related to Technology or Engineering. Additionally, applicants must have a Master’s Degree and a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields: information technology, electrical engineering, computer engineering, engineering, physics, computer science, electronics technology, or computer technology. It is preferred that the applicant has a minimum of three (3) years relevant industrial experience in the field of electronics, computers or information technology, preferably with companies in the United States.  Highly preferred candidates should have teaching experience in a NAIT or ABET accredited program.

Application Procedure:
Applicants who are not U. S. Citizens must have valid permanent residence status.  All applicants must submit the following documents to receive full consideration: Administrative and Faculty Employment Application, letter of interest, resume or vitae, original copies of transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions, and names and addresses of three (3) references. Submit applications to:

Dr. Benjamin Uwakweh, Dean
School of Technology
2004 Smith Hall
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC  27411


Salary: Commensurate with experience

Deadline for applications: October 1, 2009

Position Available: January 4, 2010