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Overview:
The IPFW Center of Excellence in System Engineering (ICESE) invites applications for position of Associate Director. The department seeks candidates with expertise in systems engineering with an interest in modeling and simulation of systems and its application to system architecture, analysis, design, and/or system verification and validation. This position offers the right candidate an opportunity to help continue to build a dynamic and vibrant systems engineering program. Funds are available to design, build and establish a laboratory for conducting research into system modeling and simulation. IPFW offers a competitive salary and benefits package, and an excellent work environment. Fort Wayne is the second largest city in Indiana and is located within several hours of Chicago, Columbus, Cincinnati, Detroit and Indianapolis. It boasts affordable housing, a low cost of living and a safe environment in which to raise a family.

Responsibilities:
* Design, develop and establish the IPFW collaborative engineering and simulation research laboratory for conducting systems engineering research; develop sophisticated models and simulations, hosting concurrent engineering activities; and facilitating education and training. (Funding is available to build this laboratory.)
* Support research into modeling and simulation and its application to system architecture, system design, and/or system verification and validation
* Perform and publish research
* Obtain funding to support future research activities
* Support the needs of the Northeast Indiana defense/aerospace industry
* Interact with local defense contractors
* Develop and teach one graduate-level course each semester in systems engineering topics which could include system modeling and simulation, requirement management, and system verification and validation

Qualifications:
-- Required:
* Ph.D. in engineering, computer science, or relevant field of science
* Course work or R&D experience in systems engineering and modeling and simulation
* Knowledge of systems engineering and modeling and simulation.
* Two years relevant academic research experience or industry experience in areas related to systems engineering and/or modeling and simulation
* Demonstrated research record
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* U.S. citizenship

-- Preferred:
* Experience with DoD-related systems engineering methodologies
* Familiarity with systems engineering software tools such as UML, SysML, DOORS, CORE, SLATE, and @RISK
* Knowledge of grant writing and proposal development process

** Additional Information
* Review of applications will begin immediately. For highest consideration, submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, evidence of teaching/research effectiveness, official transcript and three professional references.
* A check of criminal conviction records is required for employment in this position.
* FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
* Retirement: TIAA-CREF (Three-Year Waiting Period)
* Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.
* Travel may be required.
* Review of applications will be on-going until the position is filled.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, statement of teaching/research experience and interests, a curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three references via the university web site (http://www.ipfw.jobs/jobs/).
– job number: 1000082

USA Football, the sport’s national governing body on youth and amateur levels, hosts more than 80 football training events annually across the United States offering education for coaches, skill development for players and resources for youth football league commissioners. The independent non-profit is also the official youth football development partner of the NFL, its 32 teams and the NFL Players Association.

Endowed by the NFL and NFLPA in 2002 through the NFL Youth Football Fund, USA Football leads the development of youth, high school, and international amateur football. Former NFL executive Carl Peterson serves as USA Football’s chairman. USA Football’s board of directors includes NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith and former NFL running back Merril Hoge.

USA Football seeks a full-time digital and publications manager who will report to the communications director and work out of USA Football’s Indianapolis office beginning in late July 2010.  Local candidates preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

* Write, edit and post content for usafootball.com on a daily basis
* Create usafootball.com content schedule with communications director
* Assistant managing editor and lead writer for USA Football Magazine
* Assistant managing editor and lead writer for USA Football’s annual report
* Generate story ideas for USA Football communication vehicles
* Assist with USA Football public relations initiatives, publicizing events, members and resources

Qualifications:

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products
* Internet publishing and Photo Shop experience
* At least five years of communications experience
* Strong organizational skills and professionalism
* Football knowledge and a youth football background is a plus