Dr. Muhammad Harunur Rashid Chair of the Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering Department

Dr. Muhammad Harunur Rashid Chair of the Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering Department

   

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

   

Florida Polytechnic University invites applications from highly qualified candidates for the Dr. Muhammad Harunur Rashid Chair of the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering, with an appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor in one of the disciplines within the department. The initial, renewable appointment as Chair is for 3 years; the initial faculty appointment may range from 3-6 years, depending on the experience and qualifications of the candidate. Both positions will begin on or before August 2025.

The Department of Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering delivers two ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science degrees (Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering), a new Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity Engineering, four concentrations (Automotive, Energy, Machine Intelligence, Robotics), and a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. The department plans to establish an NSA center for both hardware and software research and workforce development in partnership with industry partners. The Department and its programs are key to the strategic expansion of Florida Polytechnic University, which plans to grow enrollment by 40% over the next six years.

The objective of the Dr. Muhammad Harunur Rashid Chair is to advance the mission of Florida Polytechnic University by promoting excellence in teaching, research, creative discovery, and public service. The Dr. Muhammad Harunur Rashid Chair will propel the department and its programs to the next level of excellence. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leadership, with a focus on mentoring faculty to develop teaching excellence and sustainable research profiles. The successful candidate will provide evidence of academic program development and assessment, prior success in teaching, and a research profile appropriate for the rank of Professor or Associate Professor. The successful candidate will become an active and visible member of the university community, interacting with students, faculty, staff, and industry partners.

   

JOB DESCRIPTION

   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, or closely-related field
• Current or prior appointment as Associate Professor at a U.S. academic institution
• Evidence of effective university-level teaching
• Direct experience in:
  • ABET accreditation
  • Program assessment and execution of a continuous improvement plan
  • Course and curriculum development
  • Department-level policy creation
  • Mentoring faculty
• Record of scholarship commensurate with experience in the profession
• Participation in obtaining funding or work on funded projects
• Service record commensurate with experience in the profession
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current or prior appointment as Professor at a U.S. academic institution
• Experience as a Department Chair or Associate Department Chair
• Funded research experience as a Principal Investigator.
• Active participation in professional activities and organizations.
• Direct experience in:
  • Online teaching and quality assurance
  • Experience with graduate teaching and research thesis supervision
  • Collaboration within and across academic departments

COMPENSATION: Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and rank.

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: 

• Positions are open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To apply, submit PDFs of the following documents through the Florida Polytechnic Careers Website:

• Cover letter addressing the alignment of your qualifications with the mission of Florida Polytechnic University
• Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact information of 3 professional references
• Unofficial copy of graduate transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Transcripts issued outside of the United States require an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be submitted with the application.

Dr. Muhammad Rashid

Muhammad H. Rashid is the founding chair of Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering at Florida Polytechnic University.  Having earned a B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from the Bangladesh U