Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
About The Position
San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering with expertise in analog circuits and electronics. The successful candidate will join the founding faculty of the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering program at SDSU-IV, teach core courses in circuit analysis and electronics, and help build and coordinate the program’s instructional circuits and electronics laboratories. The position is based at the Imperial Valley campus, which has locations in Calexico and Brawley. Qualified applicants must have expertise in at least one of these areas: analog, mixed-signal, and radio-frequency circuit design; power management circuits, including battery management, charging, and energy-harvesting electronics for lithium-ion and other energy storage systems; sensors, instrumentation, and measurement electronics for energy storage, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and health; microelectronic and semiconductor devices, including device modeling, characterization, and reliability; or electronics for direct lithium extraction and geothermal systems. SDSU-IV has a regional focus, responsive curriculum, and strong community engagement, and operates within an interdisciplinary framework. Faculty collaborate across disciplines and are encouraged to develop research collaborations with colleagues and graduate students at SDSU’s San Diego campus. Applicants must have a record of original research, scholarly, or creative accomplishments and demonstrated capacity to develop an independent research program, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and engage in campus and professional service. The required terminal degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline must be completed by the date of hire. The anticipated salary range is $96,000 to $99,000. Salary placement depends on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience; the minimum salary is based on the current CSU salary schedule and may be revised through collective bargaining. Applications are due January 1, 2027, through PageUp.
Requirements
- By the date of application, demonstrate a record of original research, scholarly, or creative accomplishments and capacity to develop a vigorous and independent program of research, scholarship, or creative activity; teach graduate and undergraduate courses; and engage in campus and professional service activities.
- By the date of application, demonstrate past accomplishments and/or future plans in at least two Building on Inclusive Excellence criteria.
- By the date of hire, hold a terminal degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, with all degree requirements met.
- Have expertise in one or more of the following: analog, mixed-signal, and RF circuit design; power management circuits, including battery management, charging, and energy-harvesting electronics for lithium-ion and other energy storage systems; sensors, instrumentation, and measurement electronics; microelectronic and semiconductor devices, including modeling, characterization, and reliability; or electronics for direct lithium extraction and geothermal systems.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated expertise in the discipline and its methodologies.
- Record of publications, presentations, and/or funding.
- Demonstrated proficiency in interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches.
- Potential for securing extramural funding.
- University-level teaching experience.
- Preparation for teaching students from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to direct advanced undergraduate student research.
- Understanding of the mission and goals of the academic unit and SDSU.
- Experience developing, teaching, or coordinating hands-on instructional laboratories in circuits and electronics.
- Industry or postdoctoral experience in circuits, electronics, or a related field.
- Experience developing partnerships with utilities, public agencies, community colleges, or community-based organizations.
Responsibilities
- Teach core courses in circuit analysis and electronics.
- Help build and coordinate the program’s instructional circuits and electronics laboratories.
- Develop a vigorous and independent research, scholarship, or creative-activity program.
- Teach graduate and undergraduate courses.
- Engage in campus and professional service activities.
- Build research collaborations with colleagues and graduate students at SDSU’s San Diego campus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
