Engineering, Instructor of Systems Engineering (Temporary), Non-Tenure Track Thank you for your interest in Loyola University Chicago. To view open positions, please enter your search criteria below. You may view all open positions by not specifying any search criteria and selecting the "Search" button. Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. Applicants should submit to www.careers.luc.edu (1) letter of interest; (2) current Curriculum Vitae; (3) statement on teaching philosophy and experience; (4) statement addressing past or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body and engaging a diverse community through teaching, scholarship, and service; and (5) names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to provide letters of recommendation (letter writers will receive an electronic prompt asking them to submit their letters). Please direct inquiries to: Gail Baura, PhD, Chair Department of Engineering Loyola University Chicago 1032 W. Sheridan Road Chicago, Illinois 60660 email: gbaura@luc.edu Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received before November 15, 2024 will receive full consideration. Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity—including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment—is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically assessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees. As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed. Position Details Position Details Job Title Engineering, Instructor of Systems Engineering (Temporary), Non-Tenure Track Position Title Engineering, Instructor of Systems Engineering (Temporary), Non-Tenure Track Position Number Job Category University Faculty Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Location Code ENGINEERING Department Name ENGINEERING Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No Duties and Responsibilities The Department of Engineering in the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago seeks qualified candidates for a Temporary Instructor appointment (non-renewable) for the Spring 2025 semester. Engineering at Loyola is relatively new, having graduated its inaugural undergraduate class in 2019 and achieved ABET accreditation in 2020. It is consistently ranked in the Top 60 in the annual U.S. News and World Report Best Undergraduate Programs (No Doctorate) list, and in the Top 10 in the annual American Society for Engineering Education Percentage of Bachelors Degrees Awarded to Women list. The department serves 150 majors and has 3 specializations in the areas of Biomedical, Computer, and Environmental Engineering. For more information about the Department of Engineering, please visit its website at luc.edu/engineering. We welcome candidates with a strong teaching profile in Systems Engineering. Because Loyola Engineering’s curriculum emphasizes system theory, we are seeking candidates with significant signal processing backgrounds. This search is part of a College-wide, multiyear hiring initiative designed to hire outstanding researchers and teachers who are reflective of our diverse student body, committed to interdisciplinarity, dedicated to the pursuit of external grants, and appreciative of a Jesuit, Catholic education. As a University that is situated in the world-class, multicultural City of Chicago and dedicated to mentoring a diverse student body, many of whom come from underrepresented and underserved populations, we especially encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups. This position involves teaching courses in engineering and in Loyola’s Interdisciplinary Honors Program. Specifically, teaching responsibilities comprise a twelve credit-hour load including Introduction to Digital Signal Processing (Engineering Systems III ), our Freshman Engineering Seminar, and an Honors course on Science and Society. All engineering courses are taught using the Department’s active-learning teaching style. Qualifications The candidate will have a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering at the time of appointment. Candidates for the position must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in teaching and student mentorship. The candidate must be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education. Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Minimum Education and/or Work Experience The candidate will have a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering at the time of appointment. Candidates for the position must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in teaching and student mentorship. The candidate must be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education. Open Date 10/15/2024 Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants should submit to www.careers.luc.edu (1) letter of interest; (2) current Curriculum Vitae; (3) statement on teaching philosophy and experience; (4) statement addressing past or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body and engaging a diverse community through teaching, scholarship, and service; and (5) names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to provide letters of recommendation (letter writers will receive an electronic prompt asking them to submit their letters). Please direct inquiries to: Gail Baura, PhD, Chair Department of Engineering Loyola University Chicago 1032 W. Sheridan Road Chicago, Illinois 60660 email: gbaura@luc.edu Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received before November 15, 2024 will receive full consideration. Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity—including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment—is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically assessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees. As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed. Diversity and Inclusion Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://www.luc.edu/diversityandinclusion/) . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits (https://cld.bz/c/sy7N6a?utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=transactional&utm\_campaign=CldBz-Share-Collection) centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others. Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/29424 Job Number 8803045 Organizational Location PROVOST Posting Details Posting Detail Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 01/06/2025 Position End Date 06/30/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Applicant Documents Required Documents + Cover Letter/Letter of Application + Curriculum Vitae + Teaching Statement + Inclusive Excellence Statement Optional Documents + Research Statement + Writing Sample + Scholarly Publications + Teaching Evaluations + Other Document + Unofficial Transcripts + Multi Media + Resume