Title: G0520 - INSTRUCTOR IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (TEMPORARY)

State Role Title: Instructor

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: www.nsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Department of Engineering is accepting applications for full-time instructors to be hired on one-year renewable contracts. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses and laboratories in Electrical and Optical Engineering starting immediately (Fall Semester). The maximum teaching load is four courses per semester. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching in-person courses, participating in data collection for student learning and program evaluation, and participating in department faculty and staff meetings.

NSU Teaching Philosophy for Underrepresented Populations:
Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students, regardless of background. Candidates must include a statement that reflects their philosophy and experience working with initiatives or with students and communities from underrepresented populations.

About Engineering at Norfolk State University:
Norfolk State University is a Historically Black University located in the city of Norfolk, Virginia. The Norfolk State campus enrollment is approximately 5,500 students, and the campus has a rich tradition of undergraduate teaching and research. Academic degree programs supported by the Engineering Department include bachelor of science degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, bachelor of science degree in Optical Engineering, and master of science degree in Electronics Engineering. Norfolk State is an equal opportunity employer.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a master of science or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, 

Additional Considerations

Preferred qualifications include an ability to teach undergraduate-level Electrical Engineering courses in course microcontrollers, systems science, including control systems, communications systems, and signals and systems. Prior experience administering online instruction is also preferred. 

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

How to Apply:
Required documentation includes a letter of interest outlining your qualifications and related experience, a statement of your teaching philosophy, a current curriculum vita, and three letters of reference. Questions about this position announcement may be directed to Dr. Patricia F. Mead, Chair, Department of Engineering, 700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504, 757(451)-7722, pmead@nsu.edu.

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

EEO Statement
Norfolk State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: No email information accepted

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.