F0067- Assistant/Associate Professor - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

DHRM • Norfolk, VA

33d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Engineering in The College of Science, Engineering, and Technology at Norfolk State University invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant/Associate professor in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the Assistant/Associate Professor level to begin Fall 2027. Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. The successful candidate will join a cohesive faculty group in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and be responsible for full participation in the management and oversight of undergraduate and graduate research and education program offerings. Faculty responsibilities include graduate and undergraduate course instruction; advising/mentoring undergraduate and graduate students; and participation in departmental activities related to the future growth and direction of Engineering Department programs. Candidates must be prepared to manage a faculty-directed research effort in support of the technical objectives of the Engineering Department. 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. Norfolk State University is a comprehensive urban public, doctoral granting institution committed to transforming students’ lives through exemplary teaching, research and service. The University is a top ranked and largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Historically Black College and University (HBCU) with nationally recognized STEM programs and enrolls 6,000 students in over thirty undergraduate and nineteen on-line & in-person graduate programs. Norfolk State University garners over $20M in annual grant acquisitions, has as an NCAA Division I athletic program with fifteen sports that boasts three regular season MEAC conference championships in men’s basketball, and a coveted marching band as winners of the 2024 Circle City Classic Battle of the Bands.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Technical publication record related to the electrical engineering discipline.
• Evidence of the potential to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the Norfolk State University EEE and Optical Engineering curriculum.
• Potential to teach courses supporting departmental tracks in microelectronics or quantum engineering.
• Strong communication skills as demonstrated in written works and the interview process.

Nice To Haves

• Potential for successful grantsmanship.
• The ability to conduct research and development activities in areas such as electronic design and analysis (EDA), design of quantum devices and systems or advanced microelectronic devices.
• Candidates that can support teaching and research in VLSI, Semiconductor devices in wide band gap semiconductor, and advanced microelectronics design.
• A record of grantsmanship and funding with federal agencies is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Full participation in the management and oversight of undergraduate and graduate research and education program offerings.
• Graduate and undergraduate course instruction.
• Advising/mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participation in departmental activities related to the future growth and direction of Engineering Department programs.
• Manage a faculty-directed research effort in support of the technical objectives of the Engineering Department.

What This Job Offers

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