Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering

San Diego State University•San Diego, CA

13d•$96,000 - $99,000•Onsite

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 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. The candidate will develop an independent research or scholarly program and contribute to teaching and service. Applicants should have expertise in one or more of these areas: analog, mixed-signal, and RF circuit design; power management circuits, including battery management, charging, and energy harvesting for lithium-ion and other energy-storage systems; sensors, instrumentation, and measurement electronics for energy storage, agriculture, environmental monitoring, or health; microelectronic and semiconductor devices, including 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, serving an area with major geothermal and solar resources and an emerging lithium industry. Faculty work in an interdisciplinary setting and are encouraged to collaborate with colleagues and graduate students at SDSU’s San Diego campus.

Requirements

By the application date, a record of original research, scholarly, or creative accomplishments and demonstrated 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.
By the application date, demonstrate past accomplishments and/or future plans in at least two Building on Inclusive Excellence criteria.
By the hire date, hold a terminal degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, with all degree requirements met.
Expertise in analog circuits and electronics, including at least one of the listed areas: analog, mixed-signal, and RF circuit design; power management circuits; sensors, instrumentation, and measurement electronics; microelectronic and semiconductor devices; 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 Electrical Engineering 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.
Contribute to interdisciplinary and collaborative work.