September 18, 2017

Assistant Professor of Engineering Position at Henderson State University

Position Type: Faculty
Priority: No
Degree Requirement: PhD, Post Doctorate

Matt Locke Ellis College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Engineering and Physics


Position: Assistant Professor of Engineering, tenure track, beginning August 2018

Job Description: The Engineering and Physics Department seeks an energetic individual to instruct engineering courses and continue development of an engineering undergraduate program. Our first graduating class is expected in Spring 2018 and we plan to seek ABET accreditation. The successful candidate will teach core undergraduate engineering courses at all levels, participate in the operation and maintenance of the undergraduate laboratories, and supervise engineering design projects. 

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering from an accredited institution is preferred. PhD in other engineering fields considered. ABD with firm completion date may also be considered. Experience in ABET accreditation preferred.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

University: Henderson State University is a public liberal arts institution and a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. The university is ranked in the top tier among “Best Universities – Masters in the South Region” in the 2008 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” by U. S. News and World Report. Henderson is located in southwest Arkansas on Interstate 30 midway between Little Rock and Texarkana.

Department: The Department of Engineering and Physics offers a BS degree in Engineering.

Application: Apply by sending hard copies of a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests to:

Shannon Clardy, Ph.D. Engineering Search Committee Chair
Henderson State University
1100 Henderson Street, Box 7743
Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001

The selection process will begin October 24, 2017 and continue until the position is filled.