The Computer Systems Engineering Technology (CSET) department at Oregon Tech is seeking applications for a full-time faculty Instructor position beginning in September 2023. Appointment renewals will be based on satisfactory annual performance, and other considerations.
Candidates must have a strong desire to teach and possess the ability to teach courses from Digital Logic through upper-division courses. Specific areas of expertise that are preferred (but not required) include: Digital Logic, Assembly Language, Computer Organization, and Computer Architecture. Other skills such as VHDL or System on a Chip Design would also be desirable.
The primary duties for this position is in the instruction of our students. Advising is also a key element of this position. Computer Systems Engineering Technology (CSET) is a student-centric department focused primarily on teaching. Faculty are responsible for teaching both their classes and any associated labs. This dynamic learning environment is one aspect that attracts students to our programs but is also one of the many reasons so many of our faculty have elected to stay here for so long.
The Computer Systems Engineering Technology (CSET) Department is the place for you if you want to teach in an environment where you can:
- Engage with students and colleagues as part of a dynamic academic community
- Make a difference in students’ lives every day
- Freely express your ideas and viewpoints
- Be a part of a team of dedicated faculty
Department Information:
The mission of the Computer Systems Engineering Technology (CSET) Department is to prepare students for productive engineering careers in the fields of computer engineering, embedded systems engineering, and software engineering. Our graduates are in high demand in industry because employers recognize that our students come prepared to be immediately productive as a member of their organization. This is one of the reasons our employment rates for all CSET programs are over 90%, with most students having job offers months before graduation.
Our department has a “family” atmosphere where students and faculty work collaboratively for students to achieve their educational goals. We believe strongly in the hands-on education learning model that Oregon Tech is famous for. Most CSET courses have a lab component built into the course. In addition, all of the bachelor programs in the CSET department have two project sequences: Junior Projects – a three-term team based project and Senior Projects – a three-term individual project.
For more information, visit: http://www.oit.edu/cset.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience teaching in higher education
- Two years relevant industrial experience
Qualification Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Related Field
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Initial review of applications will begin on March 30, 2023.
Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration.
To apply, visit: Oregon Institute of Technology Portal | Instructor (oit.edu)
Then, submit an online application. As part of the application, you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
- A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
- A curriculum vitae
- A copy of your teaching philosophy
To peruse other employment opportunities at Oregon's premiere polytechnic university, visit the Oregon Tech Job Board: https://jobs.oit.edu
Oregon Tech proudly offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees; to learn more about the comprehensive offering of benefits visit: https://www.oit.edu/human-resources/benefits
