Renewable Energy Engineering, Assistant Professor, Req. #1879
U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering
Florida Gulf Coast University
Minimum Qualifications: Earned Doctorate in Agricultural or Biological Engineering,
Environmental or Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a
closely related field from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation.
Experience conducting research in some aspect of renewable energy engineering. ABD will be
considered if degree conferred by August 7, 2014. If successful candidate is ABD, appointment
will be made at a Lecturer level on a fixed contract.
Preferred Qualifications: Renewable Energy Engineering experience from an environmental
perspective with the ability to develop and teach a new course, fundamentals of renewable
energy engineering, additional undergraduate courses in general engineering, environmental
engineering, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics or heat and mass transfer, and advanced courses
that highlight the candidate's expertise in renewable energy engineering. A rank-appropriate
record of educational and/or scientific publications in scholarly journals and/or industrial
experience. Professional registration or the ability to become registered. Ability to conduct
research in some aspect of renewable energy engineering. Demonstrated ability to work in an
interdisciplinary and collaborative environment in a rapidly growing regional comprehensive
university with a focus on assessing and demonstrating excellence in student learning.
General Summary Statement: Your initial assignment will include teaching, at both
undergraduate and graduate levels, as applicable; course and/or curriculum development;
research/scholarship; involvement on College and University committees and/or initiatives; as
well as duties as assigned. Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated
to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to be excellent teachers,
responsive to changing professional needs; committed to innovative delivery of instruction
resulting in improved student learning; committed to effective use of technology including
distance learning; produce peer reviewed scholarship; and provide service to the College,
University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus
sites within our region.
Duties: Teaches appropriate, assigned undergraduate and graduate engineering courses,
including discipline-specific environmental engineering and renewable energy engineering
courses as well as interdisciplinary courses. Becomes active and involved in working with the
Backe Chair on planning and implementation of research efforts in renewable energy
engineering and sustainability, especially those to be initiated at the new Institute for Renewable
Energy at the FGCU I-Hub and solar park. The U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering is
dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to engage in a
continuous and outcomes-based assessment process. Works closely with the Environmental
Engineering Program Director and the Chair of the Department of Environment and Civil
Engineering.
For questions about the program or duties, you may contact the chair of the search committee,
Dr. Joseph Simmons at jsimmons@fgcu.edu PRIOR to applying for the position. Once an
application has been submitted, questions should be directed through Human Resources,
hresources@fgcu.edu.
To Apply:
Visit http://jobs.fgcu.edu & apply to Req. #1879
Deadline date: 11/04/2013
Applications are only accepted online.
FGCU is an EOE, which has a commitment to cultural, racial, & ethnic communities &
encourages women & minorities to apply. It is expected that successful candidates share this
commitment.
URL: https://jobs.fgcu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53637