University of Victoria, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Position ID:UVic-Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering-AP [#20665]
Position Title: Assistant Professor in power electronics, electrical power systems, renewable energy systems, and/or electrical machines and drives
Position Type:Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:Victoria, British Columbia V8W2Y2, Canada [map] sort by distance
Subject Areas: Electrical and Computer Engineering / energy, Power Electronics, smart power grid
Appl Deadline:2022/02/28 11:59PMhelp popup** finished (2021/11/30, finished 2022/09/03, listed until 2022/02/28)
Position Description:    

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Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Victoria

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Victoria, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor with eligibility for tenure in the areas of power electronics, electrical power systems, renewable energy systems, and/or electrical machines and drives. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2022.

Applicants must have an earned PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a related discipline at the time of appointment. Successful candidates are expected to lead an independent research program of international calibre and to teach both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will also actively participate in outreach and recruitment of undergraduate students. Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in research and teaching. Excellence in research is evidenced by peer-reviewed publications/contributions of high impact and strong endorsements by referees of international standing[JS1] . Excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by communications skills, a statement on teaching submitted as part of the application, recommendation letters and a sample lecture delivered during the on-site interview. Qualified applicants will have:

  •  Demonstrated experimental research expertise in power electronics, electrical power systems, renewable energy systems, or electrical machines and drives.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively teach courses in power electronics, electrical power systems, renewable energy systems, electrical machines and drives as well as other fundamental courses in electrical engineering.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach to a diverse student body with a range of perspectives, experiences, and cultures.
  • A strong research record as evidenced by peer reviewed publications/contributions. This research should demonstrate meaningful, respectful engagement with outside communities of interest, including industry.
  • Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) registration in the province of British Columbia or eligibility to register is a necessary condition for the appointment. Please clearly indicate your status or eligibility.

The University of Victoria is consistently ranked in the top tier of Canada’s research-intensive universities. Vital impact drives the UVic sense of purpose. As an internationally renowned teaching and research hub, we tackle essential issues that matter to people, places and the planet. Situated in the Pacific Rim, our location breeds a profound passion for exploration. Defined by its edges, this extraordinary environment inspires us to defy boundaries, discover, and innovate in exciting ways. It’s different here, naturally and by design. We live, learn, work and explore on the edge of what’s next—for our planet and its peoples. Our commitment to research-inspired dynamic learning and vital impact make this Canada’s most extraordinary environment for discovery and innovation. Experience the edge of possibilities for yourself.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has 31 faculty members with internationally recognized research and teaching programs. Six of our faculty members are IEEE Fellows, three are Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, and four are fellows of the Engineering Institute of Canada.

More information on the Department can be found at https://www.uvic.ca/engineering/ece/index.php. Applicants should submit their CV; letter of application; teaching statement; teaching dossier; statement of diversity knowledge, experience, and skills; statement of research interests; statement of 3 most significant contributions; and electronic mail addresses and fax numbers of three referees. Applications should be submitted to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/20665. Please note you are asked to upload your CV and other personal information to the service, which is provided for the convenience of you and your referees. The service stores its data on servers located outside of Canada; the data is therefore not in the custody or under the control of the University of Victoria. You may wish to review the privacy statement on http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo. If you do not wish to use this service, please email eceasst@uvic.ca to request application submission instructions.

The closing date for applications is February 28, 2022.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Michael McGuire, Acting Chair
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Victoria
P.O. Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria, B.C. V8W 2Y2
Canada
Telephone: +1-250-721-8684
E-mail:ecechair@uvic.ca
Web: https://www.uvic.ca/engineering/ece/index.php
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  • Please note that reference and background checks including credential and degree verification, may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.
  • Please note that reference and background checks, including credential and degree verification, may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.
  • UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. Read our full equity statement here: https://www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.
  • The University of Victoria Campus is located on the traditional lands of the Coast Salish Peoples and we are privileged to do our work in a way that is inspired by their history, customs and culture.
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  • The University of Victoria acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement and encourages applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions may have had on their record of research achievement.
  • All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Please indicate in your application package if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.


Application Materials Required:
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Further Info:
https://www.uvic.ca/engineering/ece/
email address
250-721-8684
 
P.O. Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria, B.C. V8W 2Y2
Canada