Title: Electro-Optical Engineering Professor

Duration: Part-Time, Temporary

Location: ONSITE, Monterey

Position Overview:

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is seeking an experienced Electro-Optical Engineering Professor to develop and deliver course curriculum for EC3210 - Introduction to Electro-Optical Engineering. The course will be delivered in both resident and distance learning formats during the Spring quarter of 2025. The course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) systems, with a focus on military applications.

Course Description:

EC3210 introduces students to the fundamentals of electro-optical and infrared systems used in military applications. Topics include properties of light, optical elements, quantum theory of light emission, laser sources, Gaussian beam propagation, thermal sources of radiation, laser and IR detectors, and signal-to-noise analysis. The course also covers military applications such as missile seekers, laser designators, and laser weapons.

Key Responsibilities:

• Course Development: Update and refine existing course materials and curriculum to ensure an educationally balanced and relevant approach.
• Course Delivery: Teach one section of the course on-site at NPS in Monterey, CA, and deliver a simultaneous distance learning section using government-provided web applications.
• Monitor Student Performance: Track and evaluate student performance throughout the course, ensuring a graduate-level understanding of electro-optical engineering principles.
• Collaborate: Work closely with NPS to ensure alignment with course objectives and government standards.
• Utilize Available Materials: Access existing course materials and government websites to supplement and enhance the course content.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: At least 15 years of experience in delivering graduate-level courses in a relevant field.
• Educational Background: A PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Physics.
• Expertise: A minimum of 10 years of experience with electro-optical electronics.
• Additional Requirements: Ability to deliver high-quality instruction in both in-person and online formats.

Period of Performance:

• Course Development: Between 1 March 2025 and 30 March 2025 (Course has been developed but needs updates).
• Course Delivery: Between 31 March 2025 and 18 June 2025 (Exact schedule will be provided one week before the course begins).