Job Duties

The College of Science, Engineering, and Technology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Optical Engineering at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

The successful candidate will join a cohesive faculty group in Optical and Electrical Engineering and be responsible for full participation in the management and oversight of research and education program offerings for undergraduate and graduate students. Faculty responsibilities include: teaching of graduate and undergraduate courses in optical engineering, photonics, and related areas; advising/mentoring undergraduate and graduate students; and participation in departmental activities related to the future growth and direction of the Engineering Department programs. Candidates must be prepared to manage a faculty-directed research effort in support of the technical objectives for the Engineering Department, including participation in efforts to integrate quantum science, mixed- and augmented reality, photonic systems and devices, and space science, into the graduate and undergraduate program curriculum and research.

About Engineering at Norfolk State University:
Norfolk State University is a Historically Black University located in the city of Norfolk, Virginia. The Norfolk State campus enrollment is approximately 6,000 students, and the campus has a rich tradition of undergraduate teaching and research. Norfolk State has an emergent focus on semiconductor electronics, artificial intelligence/machine learning, bioengineering, and engineered materials with applications in areas such as biomedicine, advanced signal processing, and space-based technologies. These activities are carried out by interdisciplinary teams that include Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Computer Science faculty. Academic degree programs supported by the Engineering Department include bachelor and master of science degree programs in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, master of science and doctoral degree programs in Materials Science and Engineering, and a bachelor of science degree program in Optical Engineering.

CITY OF NORFOLK:
The home of the largest Naval Base in the world, Norfolk is one of seven cities that make up what is referred to as the Hampton Roads Region, an area that includes Virginia Beach and Colonial Williamsburg. Norfolk has big city amenities and attractions, historic and arts and cultural venues, and cuisines of the Eastern Seaboard. There are numerous parks ,riverfronts, lakes, festivals, and beaches: all favorable for weekend getaways and an easy commute to NSU.

Diversity Statement:
Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience with
students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a diversity statement that reflects their commitment to diversity and inclusion in the education and/or research environment, including the broader implications of their intended research objectives.

EEO Statement
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. degree in Optical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field and the ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the Optical Engineering curriculum, including coursework in geometrical and physical optics, materials science, or optoelectronics. Candidates should also have a publication record and a potential for successful grantsmanship.

Additional Considerations

Preferred qualifications include the ability to design and/or teach graduate and undergraduate courses in quantum optics, Fourier optics, optical materials, modeling for optical systems, bio-optics, nanophotonics, quantum science, augmented and virtual reality, or integrated photonic systems. Industrial or collegiate cleanroom operation or usage is also preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

How to Apply:
Applications may be initiated by completing an application at . Required documentation includes a state application, letter of interest outlining your qualifications and related experience, a statement of your teaching philosophy, a current curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation prior to hire. Questions about this position may be directed to Dr. Patricia F. Mead, Chair, Department of Engineering, 700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504, 757(451)-7722, Application reviews will begin November1, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.
Application and/or résumé for this position must*be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: Emailed material not accepted

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.