Computer Science & Engineering - Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)
About The Position
Sacred Heart University's School of Computing and Engineering, within the College of Arts & Sciences, is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor for its ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering program. This role is for an educator-scholar dedicated to undergraduate teaching, student mentoring, and scholarly pursuits. The position emphasizes hands-on, project-based learning and active student engagement, with contributions to curriculum development and program improvement aligned with ABET standards. The anticipated start date is January 2027.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline, completed by the start date of the appointment
- Expertise in mechatronics, robotics, or closely related areas
- Commitment to a highly interactive, student-centered learning environment
- Openness to innovative and hands-on pedagogical approaches
- Demonstrated potential for scholarly research and professional growth
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a makerspace or laboratory-intensive teaching environment
- Experience with active or project-based learning approaches
- Experience applying machine learning techniques within engineering contexts
- Evidence of an ongoing scholarly research agenda and publication activity
- Experience developing or maintaining industry collaborations
Responsibilities
- Designing and teaching problem-based, hands-on undergraduate courses in electrical engineering, with an emphasis on robotics, embedded systems, and related areas
- Teaching higher level Electrical Engineering courses such as Power Systems and Electromagnetics.
- Conducting scholarly research appropriate for a teaching-focused institution
- Supervising undergraduate student research and senior capstone design projects
- Collaborating with industry partners and the SHU community on interdisciplinary projects
- Advising Electrical Engineering majors
- Supporting continuous program improvement and ABET accreditation activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
