| This position is responsible for the leadership of the newly established multi-million-dollar research initiative in Smart MicroGrid at Prairie View A&M University. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: providing long-term planning, scheduling and development for the new research initiative (CRI); conducting high-quality research and obtaining external competitive grant funding to sustain the research program in Smart Microgrid technology; teaching undergraduate & graduate level courses; and engaging in service related activities. Responsibilities: Teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses. Revise and/or develop new courses. Support the educational mission of the Roy G. Perry College of Engineering and the University. Seek external research funding. Conduct innovative research. Expand the research base of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Direct and strengthen the CRI Research Center. Promote the College of Engineering and the University. Mentor graduate students in their research work. Promote the College of Engineering and the University. Provide academic leadership. Recruit graduate students for the project. Recruit and retain outstanding faculty.
Required Education and Experience: - Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering; Having a high degree of demonstrated experience in obtaining external funding from NSF, DOD, and other funding agencies. Demonstrated experience in publishing high quality papers.
- More than 15 years research experience in Power Systems or Power Electronics. In addition, the applicant should have a proven track-record of attracting and managing funded research projects in areas such as Distributed Energy sources, Smart Microgrid, and Power Protection.
Job Posting Close Date: Preferred Education and Experience: - Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
- More than 15 years research experience in Power Systems or Power Electronics. In addition, the applicant should have a proven track-record of attracting and managing funded research projects in areas such as Distributed Energy sources, Smart Microgrid, and Power Protection.
Required Attachments: Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page of the application before continuing through the application. Though the attachment box is labeled as “CV/Resume”, more than one attachment may be uploaded. Submission Guidelines: All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU career site. The required documents listed on the job posting are required to be attached to the application. No further applicant documents will be accepted once the job posting has closed. References will need to be indicated on the application and a resume may not be substituted. All previously mentioned actions must be taken for full consideration of your application. To be considered, even if you are a current or former employee, or current or former student of PVAMU, all required documents must be attached at the time your online application is submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process. Background Check Requirements: All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the agency's verification of credentials and/or other information required by agency procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity. | 
