Application Deadline June 29, 2025 Full-Time Regular 201443 [C25-026] Assistant or Associate Professor of Systems Engineering Department of Engineering Central Connecticut State University invites applicants to join the Department of Engineering as a full- time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Systems Engineering beginning August 2025. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to the growth and delivery of the undergraduate minor and graduate certificate program in Systems Engineering, both of which were launched in Fall 2024. As the university recently celebrated 175 years of academic excellence and innovation, we invite you to be a part of our mission at CCSU. Explore the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students and the broader community, please visit CCSU to learn more. About the Department of Engineering The Engineering Department is one of 11 departments within the university's School of Engineering, Science, and Technology. The department is primarily located in the Applied Innovation Hub, a state-of- the-art facility that opened in 2022. This building features technology-enhanced active learning classrooms, computer-based classrooms, senior capstone project labs, and teaching and research laboratories equipped with cutting-edge equipment and instrumentation. Additional manufacturing facilities are housed in Nicolaus Copernicus Hall, while aerospace and fluid control labs are located in the Bichum Engineering Laboratory building. The Engineering Department includes 18 full-time faculty and several experienced part-time faculty, who together serve more than 700 students (as of Fall 2024). Academic offerings include four ABET- accredited undergraduate programs in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology. The department also includes a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, a minor and graduate certificate in Systems Engineering, and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, which has an accelerated pathway from the undergraduate program. The new Systems Engineering offerings are designed to complement these programs through interdisciplinary integration, applied research, and system-based design education. This tenure-track position in Systems Engineering involves responsibilities in teaching, research, and service, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate will develop and teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate-level courses in Systems Engineering, contribute to student research and capstone projects, and maintain an active, continuous research agenda in areas such as systems modeling, analysis, integration, or optimization. Additional responsibilities include supporting the development and maintenance of teaching laboratories, participating in program assessment and ABET accreditation activities, advising students, serving on departmental and university committees, and engaging with industry partners and community stakeholders. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester, which may include evening courses. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise and versatility in teaching a broad range of engineering topics, with particular emphasis on Systems Engineering principles and applications, and show evidence of ongoing scholarly and professional development in the field. Applicant Evaluative Criteria Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following: To be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor: * An earned doctoral degree in Systems Engineering or a closely related discipline (e.g., Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical). ABD candidates must provide a letter from their dissertation advisor confirming the anticipated completion date, which must be before the appointment start date. * A bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field. * A minimum of two years of relevant full-time industry experience or equivalent research and development experience in industrial or government research laboratories. * A publication record commensurate with the candidate's level of experience * Evidence of effective communication Preferred Qualifications: * Demonstrated college or university-level teaching experience as the instructor of record in Systems Engineering or a closely related (Teaching assistant experience alone does not meet this requirement) * Demonstrated expertise and versatility in teaching a broad range of engineering courses, including systems engineering topics. * Experience with ABET accreditation activities, including developing and maintaining teaching * Familiarity with integrating modern tools and technologies used in systems To be hired at the rank of Associate Professor: * An earned doctoral degree in Systems Engineering or a closely related discipline (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical). * A bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field. * At least five years of full-time service in a college or university at the rank of Assistant Professor or above, teaching courses in Systems Engineering or a closely related field. * At least two years of relevant full-time industrial experience in the related areas or equivalent R&D experience in industrial and government research labs. * Publication record commensurate with * Evidence of effective communication * Evidence of ongoing professional development in the field of systems Participation in conferences, workshops, or training related to advancements in systems engineering. Preferred Qualifications: * Leadership experience in preparing university programs for ABET * Proven track record of collaborating with industry partners to secure external funding for applied research projects involving undergraduate or graduate students. * Possession of a Professional Engineering (P.E.) * Demonstrated history of excellence in teaching, scholarly activities, and academic To Apply To begin the application process, select the apply button and electronically submit the following documents by June 29, 2025. * Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position. * Current curriculum vitae. * Names of three current professional references with titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers To be submitted in one combined PDF file under additional material: * A statement of teaching philosophy and interests (two-page maximum). * A research statement including accomplishments, goals, and a five-year plan (two-page maximum). * Unofficial transcripts from all higher education institutions attended (in English). * ABD candidates include a letter from the thesis advisor stating the anticipated date of completion. Note: Candidates uploading additional materials must combine all documents into one PDF file. For further assistance, please email [email protected] Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E-mailed, and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted. Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Edward Z. Moore, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected] Compensation and Employee Benefits In accordance with the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Collective Bargaining Union Contract, compensation for this position is at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor for 2024-2025. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. For more information on the AAUP Collective Bargaining Agreement, please visit AAUP. The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits, including voluntary and supplemental benefits. Fringe benefits include: paid personal, and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans. For more detailed information, please visit CCSU Human Resources. As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.