Lecturer of Electrical Engineering

Universities of Wisconsin•Platteville, WI

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin–Platteville invites applications for a full‑time, 9‑month Lecturer position in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The successful candidate will be a dedicated educator who is committed to high‑quality undergraduate instruction, hands-on learning, and student success. This role focuses on teaching courses and laboratories within Electrical Engineering, supporting student development, and contributing to departmental service activities. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Wisconsin System offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and other employee programs. For more information, visit: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Demonstrated ability or strong potential to teach undergraduate students effectively in classroom and laboratory settings.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to teach in several foundational areas of electrical engineering (e.g., circuits, electronics, signals, digital circuits, engineering computation, electromagnetics, controls, or related topics).
Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
Prior college‑level teaching experience, especially in undergraduate engineering programs.
Relevant industry experience in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
Experience with laboratory instruction, curriculum development, or instructional innovation.
Professional engineering licensure (EIT or PE) or eligibility for future licensure.

Responsibilities

Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations
Teach a full load of undergraduate Electrical Engineering and/or engineering core courses each semester in both classroom and laboratory environments.
Develop and maintain course materials, assessments, and student learning activities aligned with program and department outcomes.
Provide academic support, guidance, and mentoring to undergraduate students.
Foster an inclusive, supportive, and student-centered learning environment.
Participate in departmental meetings, advising efforts when appropriate, curriculum discussions, and assigned service responsibilities.
Contribute to continuous improvement of courses, laboratories, and instructional practices through collaboration with colleagues.