Academic Director (Chair) of the Departments of Electrical and Mechatronic Engineering
Universidad de Ingeniería and Tecnología
Germany

Universidad de Ingeniería & Tecnología (UTEC) is backed by the commitment of its founding members and Board, a group of entrepreneurs who have achieved great success in the most important industries in Peru.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Departments of Electrical and Mechatronic Engineering at the 'Universidad de Ingenieria y Tecnologia' (UTEC), Lima, Peru, invite applications for the Academic Director of the Departments of Electrical and Mechatronic Engineering at the Full Professor rank. We are especially interested in the following areas, but not limited to: (1) robotics, (2) design and control of mechatronic systems, (3) machine learning, (4) computer vision, (5) Internet of Things (IoT), (6) human-centered cyber physical systems, (7) biomedical engineering, (8) smart engineering, (9) real-time imaging and machine vision systems, and (10) automotive systems. Desired courses to be taught are: Design of Mechatronic Systems, Foundations of Robotics, Design of nonlinear systems and other graduate courses.

Once hired, the successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, to obtain competitive external funding, to establish an effervescent cross-disciplinary research program, and to contribute through service to the profession, to the department, and to UTEC. Applicants having a strong scholarly work are encouraged to apply.

UTEC opened its doors in 2012 and is home to over 2200 students and 40 full time faculty members today. The University's main goal is to admit outstanding students, regardless of their socioeconomic status, and to graduate the global engineers of 21st Century, with a holistic vision, good business and communication skills, and a clear focus on innovation and entrepreneurship contributing to the economy and society at large. UTEC is backed by the most influential business owners and companies in Peru, and supported through strategic alliances with world-renowned universities and institutions, such as MIT, Harvard University, Purdue, the University of New Mexico, and the Colorado School of Mines.

Applications will be considered beginning February 15, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. The proposed starting date for this position is immediate but negotiable. Interested applicants should provide (IN A SINGLE PDF), a cover letter including the vision for the Department of Electrical and Mechatronic Engineering, a curriculum vitae, teaching statement (max 1 page), research statement (max 2 pages), copies of two representative journal publications, and the names and contact information for at least three references.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD degree in electrical, mechatronic, robotics or relevant field required;
Experience writing journal publications;
Excellent written & oral communication skills;
Strong interpersonal skills;
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body;
Fluent in English (Spanish is a plus).
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching electrical and mechatronic engineering courses;
Experience writing grant proposals;
Demonstrated interest in working with academic, industry, and/or community partners.