Professor of Practice, Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure earning, Professor of Practice position. We seek seasoned practitioners in the area of Electric Machines and Magnetism. This position presents an exceptional opportunity for a "scholar-practitioner" to leverage their extensive high-level academic and industrial experience, including leadership in the design and manufacturing of energy-converting systems, to modernize our engineering curriculum. The primary focus of this role is the education and professional development of our students, translating complex theoretical concepts into practical, industry-ready skills. The successful candidate will utilize their vast professional network to bridge the gap between academic instruction and current engineering practices. Given the scale of our programs, this is a unique opportunity to shape the future workforce by developing hands-on laboratory experiences and teaching core courses in electromechanical dynamics and circuit analysis. Research is also a component of the role, with an emphasis on fostering collaborative projects with departmental faculty and external experts, fueled by the candidate's practical background in analysis-led design and manufacturing. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated a distinguished record of technical leadership, as evidenced by a history of managing major projects. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to high-quality teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, using their years of practical experience to provide students with a deep understanding of the real-world challenges in advanced power systems and applied electromagnetics.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• At least 10 years of professional experience with design, development, integration, testing, and operation of energy conversion machines and systems.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in teaching, mentoring, or curriculum development at the university level.
• Prior experience in the development and management of funded research projects as the Principal Investigator (PI).

Responsibilities

• Education and professional development of students, translating complex theoretical concepts into practical, industry-ready skills.
• Utilize professional network to bridge the gap between academic instruction and current engineering practices.
• Develop hands-on laboratory experiences.
• Teach core courses in electromechanical dynamics and circuit analysis.
• Foster collaborative research projects with departmental faculty and external experts.
• Contribute to high-quality teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Provide students with a deep understanding of real-world challenges in advanced power systems and applied electromagnetics.

Benefits

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees