Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering

McNeese State University • Lake Charles, LA

69d • $77,500 - $77,500

About The Position

McNeese State University invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering in the Department of Engineering and Computer Science. The Department of Engineering and Computer Science supports the ABET accredited Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Civil Engineering concentrations of the B.S. in Engineering degree along with B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and B.S. in Chemical Engineering and also offers an ABET accredited B.S. degree in Computer Science. The Department also supports the Master of Engineering degree concentration in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering. This is a full-time, 9-month unclassified, tenure-track position. The appointment begins in August 2026.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a background in Process Instrumentation, Automation and Robotics or related areas by the time of the appointment.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of basic undergraduate electrical engineering courses.
• Teach process instrumentation, automation, and robotics engineering courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Manage a teaching load of 12 semester credit hours and a research load of 3 hours.
• Perform academic duties as assigned by the department head.

Benefits

• Comprehensive retirement programs through the State of Louisiana or Optional program.
• Supplemental retirement accounts (403B and 457) pre-tax and roth versions.
• Health Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Supplemental Insurance to include Vision, Life, Dental, Cancer, Intensive Care, Short Term Disability and more.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition fee reduction program for eligible employees and dependents.
• Leave accrual and carryover.
• Many other on campus perks/discount programs.

What This Job Offers

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