Visiting Instructional Assistant Professor - Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Mississippi • Lexington, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track appointment with an anticipated start date of August 2026. Faculty members in this category are hired primarily to perform a limited range of duties. Non-Tenure Track Faculty members are usually assigned teaching or service roles. Non-Tenure Track Faculty members may contribute to the University beyond this narrow definition, but their promotion guidelines and annual reviews should emphasize the principal duties. Certain faculty with professorial titles in these categories can be permanent employees and can expect to be offered annual contracts, unless termination notices are provided in a timely manner as outlined in the Termination of Non-Tenured Faculty Policy. Visiting Faculty, Faculty Fellows, Adjunct Faculty, or Artists/Writers-in-Residence are generally considered temporary employees. For these latter appointments, the employment period must be specified in the employment notification and renewal of their appointments is at the discretion of the University.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (by the time of appointment)
• Demonstrated ability or strong potential for effective teaching
• Current residence in the United States
• Eligibility to work in the United States at the time of appointment (no visa sponsorship available for this position)

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience in digital systems or closely related areas
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in areas such as Digital Systems and Advanced Digital Systems.
• Additional teaching responsibilities may be assigned based on departmental needs.

What This Job Offers

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