Full Professor and Killam Memorial Chair in - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Description

VPRI Research and Innovation:

Competition No.

Closing Date

Apr 09, 2024
This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA). The salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

The Role of Professor and Killam Memorial Chair

Research, including:

Seeking financial resources for research from granting agencies or other sources;
Effectively supervising trainees and employees and their research projects;
Disseminating the results of research by means appropriate to the discipline; and
Overseeing laboratories and facilities, budget management, and safety.

Teaching, including:

Classroom teaching, supervision of graduate students, and mentorship of students through personal interactions and student advising;
The engineering program has two 12week teaching terms in fall and winter, and two 6week undergraduate teaching terms in summer for the schedule of the undergraduate cooperative education program; and

Service to the university and the collegial aspects of departmental, Faculty, and university governance as well as to the discipline or profession - all of which shall be carried out according to the standards of professional conduct expected of an Academic Faculty member, and when relevant, of a Professional Engineer, including:

Providing service to the discipline;
Participating in the governance of the University, the Faculty, and the Department; and
Disseminating knowledge to the general public by making available one's expertise and knowledge of the discipline.

The
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department has more than 60 faculty members with expertise in the areas of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, and Intelligent Systems.

The Department welcomes creativity, diversity, perseverance, and a collaborative spirit, and recognizes the importance of excellence in conjunction with work/life balance, interdisciplinary research, and mentorship.

The Department is co-developing a new undergraduate mechatronics program with the Department of Mechanical Engineering that is under governance review and aims to be launched in about one year.

The
University of Alberta exists to inspire and ignite the human spirit in pursuit of a better tomorrow.

Its work is rooted in its commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion while honoring Indigenous identities, languages, cultures, and world views.

As one of the world's top 100 teaching and research universities, the University of Alberta ranks among the top 5 in Canada, providing a $19.4 billion annual economic impact in Alberta alone.

The University of Alberta seeks to challenge, to change, and to always be Leading with Purpose.

More than 44,000 students and 13,000 staff shape the University of Alberta, with outstanding achievements in learning, research, creativity, innovation, and engagement across five campuses — including one rural and one francophone.

The University of Alberta attracts top talent in rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in 17 faculties across three colleges and receives more than $600 million in annual sponsored research revenue.

The University has over 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Working and Living Here

_ Our Faculty Culture_

The Faculty of Engineering believes that innovation, professionalism, and excellence in engineering stem from those who value perspectives and people.

Collaboration, mentorship, creating meaningful change in society, and going above and beyond to help others in all aspects of our roles - research, teaching, and service - are core to all of us.

_ Benefits, Health, & Wellness_
We offer a health and wellness benefits package that includes a health spending account, parental leave, and pension benefits. For Faculty members, some moving and relocation expenses may be reimbursed. Spouses/partners are offered employment services through the University's Spousal/Partner Employment Program. The campus offers a medical clinic, and there are multiple childcare and housing options within steps of campus.

_ Life in Edmonton_
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Application Instructions

A
cover letter that includes highlights of your profile

2.
Curriculum vitae (CV)
3.
Research statement that outlines the main areas of current research and short
- and long-term research goals, including a list of publications and conference presentations. (submit under "Research Plan")

Up to 3
samples of recent peer-reviewed research publications that you would like to highlight for the committee. (submit under List of Publications)

5.
Teaching dossier that includes a brief teaching philosophy, evidence of, or potential for, teaching effectiveness, and sample course outline(s) (submit under Statement of Teaching/Research Interests)