Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering

Wilkes University • Wilkes-Barre, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Wilkes University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering position with a preferred specialization in Power Systems. We seek a collaborative teacher-scholar committed to excellence in undergraduate education, hands-on learning, student mentoring, and faculty-student scholarship. The anticipated start date is Fall 2027.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a closely related field by the time of appointment
• A strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching
• The ability to teach both lecture and laboratory courses
• The potential to establish a productive program of scholarly activity appropriate to Wilkes University
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching undergraduate electrical engineering courses
• Ability to teach a broad range of core Electrical Engineering subjects
• Experience developing or teaching engineering laboratories
• Research interests that provide meaningful opportunities for undergraduate and graduate participation
• Industrial or professional engineering experience
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration
• Experience with externally funded research or demonstrated potential to pursue external funding
• Familiarity with ABET accreditation and continuous improvement processes

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate electrical engineering courses and associated laboratory courses
• Contribute to the delivery and continued development of the Electrical Engineering curriculum
• Develop and maintain an active program of scholarship and research, with opportunities for undergraduate and graduate student participation
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students
• Participate in assessment and continuous improvement activities associated with ABET accreditation
• Contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service
• Collaborate with faculty across engineering and related disciplines

What This Job Offers

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