University of West Alabama: Academic Affairs: Engineering and Technology

Location

University of West Alabama

Open Date

Apr 21, 2026

Description

The University of West Alabama (UWA) invites qualified applicants to apply for the tenure-track faculty position for the Computer Engineering Technology degree program in the Division of Engineering Technology (ET).

• Teach a regular on-campus load of 4 courses per semester in the Division of Engineering Technology.
• Fulfill other faculty responsibilities, including student advisement, student recruitment, student retention, scholarly research, grant writing, creative projects, research, and participation in University and community service.
• Serve on College and University committees, as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chairperson or Dean.
• Willingness to collaborate and thrive in a team-oriented academic environment.

Qualifications

Required:

• Ph.D. in Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Science Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a closely related field from accredited programs.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching courses in Microprocessors, Programming, Operating systems, Network Maintenance, Network Administration, Cyber Security, Database management, IoT, Project Management, Occupational Safety, Electrical Circuits (AC/DC), Solid State Electronics, Programmable Logic Controls (PLC’s), etc
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and student learning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Skills required for collaborative curricular decision-making and advising students.
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Ability and willingness to work with students pursuing degrees in the Division of Engineering Technology.
• Evidence of relevant professional/industry experience.

Desired:

• Terminal Degree in a closely related field from an accredited institution(ABDs will be considered)
• Demonstrated effectiveness in applying technology and hands-on learning to teaching.
• Evidence of scholarly activity or research.
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching and advising experience in higher education.
• Minimum of three or more years of professional field experience in the discipline.

Before hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including information obtained from social media and other internet sources.

Application Instructions

To Apply: When you select Apply Now, you will be prompted to provide the following:

• Cover Letter.
• A current résumé.
• Transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for application. Official transcripts must be submitted immediately upon employment.
• Email and phone number of three professional references; reference letters may be requested later.