Teaching Assistant Professor, Analog Electronics

University of North Dakota • Grand Forks, ND

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Teaching Assistant Professor, Analog Electronics position supports the University of North Dakota’s teaching and research mission. The successful candidate will help ensure continuity in core Electrical Engineering courses, enhance student retention through active learning, and contribute to the Electrical Engineering program. 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 Ph.D. programs in Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and Computer Science.

The position is based onsite at the UND Grand Forks, North Dakota campus. It is a 9-month contract, exempt position, with a 40-hour work week and a starting salary of $80,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The teaching assignment is approximately a 4/4 course load. Roughly 10% of effort may be allocated to research activities if external funding, including salary support, is secured.

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.
• Upon hire, verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form.

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 approximately a 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, if external funding including salary support is secured.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree