Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty (Open Rank, Multiple Positions)

Florida Polytechnic University • JD Alexander Florida Polytechnic Main Campus, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Florida Polytechnic University is hiring several tenure-equivalent faculty members in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank, with a start date of August 2027. Faculty will join a growing department that offers bachelor's degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering and a master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. New faculty will contribute to the department's teaching labs, graduate courses, applied research, and future direction.

Faculty teach undergraduate and graduate electrical and computer engineering courses, including hands-on laboratory and design courses, and mentor students in research and senior design projects. Assistant Professors and higher are expected to build research programs with tangible outcomes such as funded projects, publications, industry collaborations, or technology transfer. Instructors focus instead on teaching excellence and curriculum development. All ranks contribute to departmental and University service and shared governance.

All areas of electrical and computer engineering are welcome. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching and research strengths in communications; RF, microwave, and antennas; renewable energy systems; robotics and embedded control; or hardware/software co-design.

Florida Poly uses renewable, multi-year appointments under a collective bargaining agreement, with comprehensive reviews for reappointment and promotion. Initial appointments are three years for Instructors and Assistant Professors, three to six years for Associate Professors, and six years for Professors. Applicants with post-Ph.D. experience may be offered an accelerated promotion timeline. Faculty are eligible for NSF and NIH grants, including early-career awards.

The position is based at Florida Polytechnic University's campus in Lakeland, Florida. Compensation is commensurate with experience and rank. Employment requires U.S. work authorization at hire and throughout employment, and is contingent on a background check. H-1B visa sponsorship is on hold until further notice under Florida State University System directives.

Requirements

• Instructor: Master's degree from an accredited institution with at least 18 graduate credit hours in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field.
• Assistant Professor: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field, completed before the start date.
• Associate Professor: Ph.D. and six years at the rank of Assistant Professor or equivalent.
• Professor: Ph.D. and six years at the rank of Associate Professor or equivalent.
• All ranks: Evidence of effective university-level teaching.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience in laboratory, design, or project-based courses.
• Expertise in communications, RF, microwave, and antennas, renewable energy systems, robotics and embedded control, or hardware/software co-design.
• A record of externally funded research or clear potential to obtain external funding.
• Industry experience, industry-sponsored projects, or technology commercialization.
• Experience mentoring student research or senior design teams.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure or active participation in IEEE or similar organizations.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in electrical and computer engineering, including hands-on laboratory and design courses.
• For Assistant Professor and higher ranks, build a research program with tangible outcomes such as funded projects, publications, industry collaborations, or technology transfer.
• For Instructor rank, focus on teaching excellence and curriculum development.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students, including senior design and research projects.
• Contribute to department and University service and shared governance.

Benefits

• Health benefits, including medical and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and worker's compensation.
• Retirement options through required state-plan selection and additional voluntary retirement plans.
• Annual leave, including the opportunity for qualified employees to accrue 22 days.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Sick leave, including the opportunity for qualified employees to accrue 12 days annually.
• Sick Pool Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discounts and perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level