Open-Rank Faculty Position in Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering

Florida Polytechnic University•Lake Wales, FL

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About The Position

Florida Polytechnic University invites applications for tenure-equivalent faculty positions in Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering at the rank of instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, or full professor to begin January 2026 or August 2026. Position responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering, as well as conducting research. Collegiality, active service, and participation in governance in accordance with the vision and mission of the University are also expected. While candidates with all research areas are encouraged to apply, preference will be given to individuals with teaching strengths and interests in the core areas of Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering, including xx, yy, zz. The Department of Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering (department) offers BS degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Cybersecurity Engineering with Automotive, Energy, and Robotics as focus areas. The department also offers an MS in Electrical Engineering. The department continues to grow its student body, research productivity, and successful partnerships with the Central Florida community. Florida Poly promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service. department provides a collegial, collaborative environment for its faculty and staff with a strong commitment to students' success, diversity and inclusion, and national prominence.

Requirements

Evidence of effective university-level teaching
For the rank of Instructor: Master's degree from an accredited institution 18 credit hours in the discipline
For the rank of Assistant Professor: Ph.D. in Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering or a closely related field earned before the start date
For the rank of Associate Professor: Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field earned before the start date Currently hold rank of Associate Professor or eligible to apply for Associate Professor at current institution.
For the rank of Full Professor: Ph.D. in Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering or a closely related field earned before the start date 6 years of experience at the rank of Associate Professor or equivalent

Nice To Haves

A commitment to excellence in teaching
The ability to establish/conduct outstanding research with tangible outcomes

Responsibilities

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering
Conducting research
Collegiality, active service, and participation in governance in accordance with the vision and mission of the University

Benefits

Florida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of health benefits (through the State of Florida) to help meet their specific needs, as well as the needs of their family. This comprehensive coverage includes flexible spending accounts, medical and life insurance, and worker's compensation.
Health benefits are administered through People First, on behalf of the State of Florida, as pre-tax insurance plans. People First handles all new hire enrollments, coverage changes, premium administration, and dependent eligibility. Their Service Center is staffed Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. EST, at 1-866-663-4735.
Florida Poly offers great options for retirement. From the required selection of a state plan to additional voluntary retirement plans, our employees have many opportunities to save and prepare for their future.
Annual Leave: Qualified employees may accrue 22 days of annual leave. In addition, the University observes the holidays listed in our University Holidays policy FPU-1.008.
Sick Leave: Qualified employees may also accrue 12 days of annual sick leave and participate in our Sick Pool Program.
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

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