James N McCoy Professorship - Assistant/Associate Professor, Engineering

Midwestern State University•Wichita Falls, TX

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About The Position

The McCoy School of Engineering at Midwestern State University invites applications for a full-time 9- month tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor to begin Fall 2026. The James McCoy Endowed faculty position will primarily serve Mechanical and Electrical Engineering students, and partner with MSU's new program in Industrial Technology. The successful candidate will be expected to: 1. Primarily teach courses in electrical engineering; 2. Develop a record of research activity involving undergraduate students; 3. Provide service to the department, college, and university; 4. Advise/mentor electrical engineering students; 5. Strengthen industry collaboration. The McCoy College of Science, Mathematics and Engineering currently has 52 full-time faculty members in 6 academic departments/schools. The College serves more than 700 students in STEM majors and provides graduate programs in Biology, Computer Science, and Geosciences. The McCoy School of Engineering houses a BS in Mechanical Engineering (MENG) program, a BS in Industrial Technology (BSIT) program, a MS in Industrial Technology program, a minor in Petroleum Engineering (PETE), and we are starting the BS in Electrical Engineering program.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (EE) or equivalent field of study (ABO applicants cannot be considered)
Preference given to those with ABET accreditation and mentoring of senior capstone projects experience
The ability to develop and teach a broad number of basic electrical engineering courses and labs such as ontrol system analysis, programmable logic controls, electrical power design, and senior design is desired
The selected candidate should have a vested interest in undergraduate teaching, research, and service
Requires the ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community
Must adhere to University's core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey
Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements
Regular reliable attendance is required
This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check
Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX
May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act