Teaching Assistant Professor, Analog Electronics

University of North Dakota • Grand Forks, ND

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Teaching Assistant Professor will support the University of North Dakota’s teaching and research mission and contribute to the Electrical Engineering program. The position will help ensure continuity in core Electrical Engineering offerings and enhance student retention through active learning. The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is part of the College of Engineering and Mines and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, and Cyber Security, as well as PhD programs in Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and Computer Science.

The role carries an approximately 4/4 teaching load, with courses in areas including analog and mixed-signal electronics, electric circuits, and electric and magnetic fields. The professor will mentor undergraduate and graduate students, contribute to departmental service, assessment, and outreach, and may devote roughly 10% effort to research if external funding, including salary support, is secured. This is a 9-month contract position at the UND Grand Forks, North Dakota campus, with a stated salary of $80,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience, and a 40-hour workweek.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching core Electrical Engineering courses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Competence using technology and ability to adopt new tools for on-campus and online course delivery.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.
• Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Industry experience.
• Record of course development.
• Peer-reviewed publications or externally funded projects.
• Experience mentoring students and supervising student research projects or independent studies.

Responsibilities

• Teach an approximately 4/4 course load in areas including analog and mixed-signal electronics, electric circuits, and electric and magnetic fields.
• Implement high-impact teaching practices to improve recruitment and retention.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in projects and research.
• Participate in departmental service, assessment, and outreach.
• Conduct research activities, potentially up to roughly 10% effort, provided external funding including salary support is secured.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree