PhD Position in Systems Engineering

Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Position in

Systems Engineering

The Department of Computer Engineering and Sciences at Florida Tech is seeking applications for teaching-focused faculty in Systems Engineering, beginning as early as August 2023. The position will be non-tenure track, and carry the title of instructor, lecturer, or teaching-track. Required qualifications include an earned Ph.D. in systems engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, or closely related field, and a sincere interest in quality teaching, predominantly at the graduate level. Applicants from all areas of systems engineering are encouraged to apply, but preference will be given to candidates specializing in Model-Based Systems.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and growth of the Systems Engineering program, as well as collaborate with other departments across the College. Main responsibilities include developing and teaching graduate courses in systems engineering, advising graduate students, and participating in departmental, college, and university level service activities.

Florida Tech is located in Melbourne on Florida’s Space Coast, one of the nation’s fastest growing high-tech areas. A number of major corporations have a local presence, including L3Harris, Northrop Grumman, General Electric, Lockheed Martin, Leonardo DRS, and Raytheon. The campus is 5 minutes from the Indian River estuary, only 10 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and 50 minutes from both Kennedy Space Center and Orlando. For more information on Florida Tech or the department please visit our website (www.fit.edu).

Applicants should send letters of intent, curriculum vitae, research and teaching summaries, and full contact information for at least three references to kbrown@fit.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

* Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

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Official Transcripts

Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

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