Associate Professor – School of Engineering, Architecture, and Aviation

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Hampton, VA

The Hampton University School of Engineering, Architecture, Aviation is seeking a candidate for appointment in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering as an Assistant / Associate Professor. The appointment is expected to be on or before June 16, 2025.

Founded in 1868, Hampton University (www.hamptonu.edu) is located on approximately 300 acres of the Virginia Peninsula. It is a privately endowed, co-educational, nonsectarian institution of higher education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredit all programs. Hampton University, a member of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) community of higher education institutions, is currently enjoying tremendous growth and development from a traditionally teaching to a more research-intensive institution. Hampton University is currently a Masters-level institution of higher learning with a primarily undergraduate student population of approximately 4,600 students pursuing degrees in diverse areas of study.

Duties and Responsibilities

Hampton University is seeking a candidate for appointment at the Associate Professor level in Robotics. The individual selected for this position will be expected to contribute to the educational missions of the Departments of Electrical & Computer Engineering through teaching, curriculum development, and research related to Robotics. The selected candidate will be responsible for supervising a graduate student and working with the Engineering faculty to develop and manage a Robotics Research Laboratory.

Qualifications

The successful applicant must have earned a Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field with expertise in robotics, automation, and/or cloud-based computing.

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and abilities:

  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities-research, education and outreach;
  • Research experience in robotics
  • Demonstrated ability to work on interdisciplinary teams

How to apply

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The compensation package will be commensurate with rank and experience. All interested applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement and three letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Demetris L. Geddis
Assistant Dean, School of Engineering, Architecture, and Aviation
Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668
demetris.geddis@hroffice

Office: (757) 727 – 5299

Contact:

We encourage inquiries concerning this career opportunity and welcome the opportunity to answer questions from potential applicants.

Dr. Demetris Geddis
Telephone: (757)727-5299
Email: [email protected]