Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (2 Positions)

Tennessee Tech University • Cookeville, TN

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About The Position

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Tennessee Tech University invites applications for multiple full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty positions at all ranks, beginning August 1, 2026. Applications are sought from candidates in all areas of Electrical and Computer Engineering including but not limited to Telecommunications, Power Systems, Power Electronics, Vehicle Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Electromagnetics and Devices. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Electrical & Computer Engineering, engaging in scholarly activities, developing externally funded research programs, advising undergraduate students, directing research students at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. levels, serving on committees, and engaging in professional and public service.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field from an accredited institution
• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution (must be completed by the start date of August 1, 2026)
• The ability to communicate effectively and to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with faculty, students, administrators, and public

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence at both undergraduate and graduate levels
• Strong potential to establish and sustain externally funded, high-quality research programs
• Evidence of scholarly activity through peer-reviewed publications, especially in highly rated professional conferences, journals, and transactions
• Relevant post doctorate and/or industry experience in reputable academic institutes, national labs, and industries
• Experience in mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students in their thesis and projects
• Laboratory hardware/software skills are desirable in their respective specialties
• Verbal and written communication skills as demonstrated by technical writing and oral presentations

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Engage in scholarly activities
• Develop externally funded research programs
• Advise undergraduate students
• Direct research students at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. levels
• Serve on committees
• Engage in professional and public service

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with education and experience
• Accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month
• Thirteen (13) University holidays
• Medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university)
• Retirement
• Optional 401k
• Educational benefits
• Deferred income and benefits over 12 months

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree