Assistant or Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering, Shiley School of Engineering

University of Portland Portal • Portland, OR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Portland, located in Portland, Oregon, USA, is seeking a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor for the Shiley School of Engineering. This position begins on January 4, 2027, or August 15, 2027. The University of Portland is primarily an undergraduate institution with four professional schools and a College of Arts and Sciences. The Shiley School of Engineering (SSOE) focuses on preparing engineers and computer scientists to address societal technical challenges. SSOE offers undergraduate degrees in civil and environmental, electrical, and mechanical engineering, and computer science. The curriculum emphasizes experiential learning, teamwork, experimentation, and innovation, integrating theory, analysis, and design to foster 21st-century technological leaders. Tenure-track faculty are expected to fulfill teaching duties, advise students, serve on school and university committees, engage with professional associations, and contribute to public service. A commitment to scholarship, including dissemination within the discipline, is also required.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level
• Demonstrated potential for scholarly research and publication
• Commitment to the University's mission and values

Nice To Haves

• Experience in industry
• Experience with curriculum development
• Experience with securing external funding for research

Responsibilities

• Maintaining teaching obligations
• Participation in student advising
• Service on committees in the School as well as the greater University
• Involvement in professional associations
• Public service
• Demonstrate a habit of scholarship, which requires dissemination within their discipline in various venues

Benefits

• Tenure-track position
• Opportunity to teach and conduct research at a primarily undergraduate institution
• Collaborative and supportive academic environment
• Access to university resources and facilities

What This Job Offers

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