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This is an informal listing only. Interested persons should consult the official advertisements for full information. All positions are subject to approval by the University administration. Please visit the UTPA web site for more information. This page last updated March 3, 2009.

Faculty Positions

NOTICE: As of 03/03/09 we have filled both of the open positions

1. Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Electrical and Computer Engineering: The University of Texas - Pan American invites applications for a faculty position in electrical or computer engineering at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level. Applicants in any specialization area are welcome. Candidates for Professor may be considered for an endowed chair. Required qualifications include an earned doctorate in electrical engineering or computer engineering, potential for excellence in teaching and research, and a willingness and ability to support departmental and institutional goals. Preferred qualifications include prior evidence of successful teaching and a demonstrated record of research productivity. Applicants for Associate Professor or Professor should have significant academic or industry experience after the doctorate degree and established records in publication and funded research.

Applications must include (1) a cover letter specifically stating the level applied for (assistant, associate, or full professor), (2) a detailed resume, (3) names and contact information of at least three references, (4) a statement of research interests, and (5) a statement of teaching interests. Review of applications will begin January 1, 2009. Applications may be sent electronically to cosedeansoffice@utpa.edu or in hard copy to:

EE Search Committee
C/O College of Science and Engineering
University of Texas – Pan American
1201 West University Drive
Edinburg, TX 78541

Note: The University of Texas-Pan American is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and welcomes applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215(c) and Texas Government Code 411.094(a) (2), which authorizes the employer to obtain a criminal history record. Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory grade on the International Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

2. Assistant Professor - Renewable Energy

Electrical Engineering: The University of Texas - Pan American invites applications for a faculty position in electrical engineering at the assistant professor level. A specialization in renewable/alternative energy or closely related field is strongly preferred. Required qualifications include an earned doctorate in electrical engineering or computer engineering and a willingness and ability to support departmental and institutional goals. Preferred qualifications include significant power industry experience, a demonstrated ability to teach a broad range of topics, and a prior record of funded research.

Applications must include (1) a cover letter specifically stating that the application is for "Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering - Renewable Energy", (2) a detailed resume, (3) names and contact information of at least three references, (4) a statement of research interests, and (5) a statement of teaching interests. Review of applications will begin January 1, 2009. Applications may be sent electronically to cosedeansoffice@utpa.edu or in hard copy to:

EE Search Committee
C/O College of Science and Engineering
University of Texas – Pan American
1201 West University Drive
Edinburg, TX 78541

Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant Positions

A number of graduate research and teaching assistant positions are available each semester. For international students, these positions may also include a reduction in tuition to the Texas resident rate.

Interested students not currently enrolled should contact:

Electrical Engineering Graduate Advisor
University of Texas - Pan American
1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg, TX, 78541. 
E-mail: fei@utpa.edu. 
Phone: (956)-316-7148.

Current students interested in a teaching assistant (TA) position should contact:

Department Chair, Electrical Engineering
University of Texas - Pan American
1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg, TX, 78541. 
E-mail: hfoltz@panam.edu.  
Phone: (956)-384-5016.

Notice: As of September 10, 2008, we filled all TA positions for the Fall 2008 semester. Applications for Spring 2009 should be submitted by November 1, 2008 for full consideration. Please note that preference will be given to continuing TAs with satisfactory performance; therefore, the number of new positions for Spring 2009 is very limited.

Current students interested in a research assistant (RA) position should directly contact faculty in their area of technical interest.

Undergraduate Work-Study and Assistant Positions

Each semester the department hires students for clerical, grading, and research positions.

Students interested in clerical or grading positions should contact:

Department Chair, Electrical Engineering
University of Texas - Pan American
1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg, TX, 78541. 
E-mail: hfoltz@panam.edu.  
Phone: (956)-384-5016.

Notice: We are currently accepting names of students interested in grader and clerical positions for Fall 2007. The number of positions available is very limited. Please send e-mail to atovar@panam.edu with cc to hfoltz@panam.edu.

Research positions are supported by individual faculty. Students should look for postings as news items on this site or at faculty offices.

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