Assistant/Associate Professor (Academic)

Wright State University

OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Academic Background, Academic Research, Background Investigation, College Level Faculty, Communication Skills, Conferences, Course Development, Diversity, Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetism, Electronic Warfare, Electronics, Facebook, Federal Government, Fund Management, Funding, Government, Higher Education, Human Resources, Industrial Research, Laboratory, Leadership, LinkedIn, Mentoring, Microwaves, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Program Evaluation, Publications, Radio Frequency, Signal Processing, Social Media, Teach Graduate Students, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, VLSI, Wireless Communications, Writing Skills
LOCATION
OH
POSTED
30+ days ago

Position Information

Position Information Default Section

EEO Statement

Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Faculty Rank or Job Title Assistant/Associate Professor

Academic Job Category Faculty

Instructional Department Electrical Engineering

EEO number 26Y176

Position FTE 100

Minimum Annual Salary Negotiable

Salary Band FB 2A

Job Summary

Basic Function

This position serves the Department of Electrical Engineering with teaching, service, advising, and establishing a research program involving publications and acquisition of funds, supervision of Masters and Ph.D. students.

The Department of Electrical Engineering at Wright State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

The department seeks candidates committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, student mentoring, and scholarly activity.

The successful candidate must have research expertise in signal processing or electromagnetics including but not limited to areas like radio frequency sensing, Radar technology, electromagnetic spectrum warfare, wireless communication, or RFMW power devices.

Applicants must demonstrate a strong record of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals and referred conferences based on their Ph.D. dissertation and subsequent research.

Candidates must demonstrate interest in and eligibility to pursue externally sponsored research from federal and state funding agencies as well as industry partners.

Evidence of strong potential to establish and sustain an externally funded research program is required.

Required qualifications include a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative academic environment.

Faculty responsibilities include:

  • Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in electrical engineering.
  • Developing and maintaining an active externally sponsored research program.
  • Advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Providing service to the department, university, and professional community.

The successful applicant will be expected to participate in accreditation activities and contribute to the development of new academic programs, courses, and laboratory facilities in the areas of signal processing or electromagnetics.

Minimum Qualifications

For Assistant Professor, the candidate must have:

  • Earned Ph.D. degree by the start date in electrical engineering or a closely related field.
  • Research expertise in signal processing or electromagnetics including but not limited to areas like radio frequency sensing, Radar technology, electromagnetic spectrum warfare, wireless communication, or RFMW power devices.
  • Demonstrated potential to establish and sustain an externally sponsored research program.
  • Commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, advising, and mentoring.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative academic environment.

For Associate Professor, the candidate must have:

  • Earned Ph.D. degree by the start date in electrical engineering or a closely related field.
  • Established research expertise in signal processing or electromagnetics including but not limited to areas like radio frequency sensing, Radar technology, electromagnetic spectrum warfare, wireless communication, or RFMW power devices.
  • Demonstrated record of high-quality scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals and referred conferences appropriate to the candidates career stage.
  • Demonstrated national reputation in research such as evidenced by publications, citations, invited talks, or professional recognition.
  • Demonstrated record of securing leading and sustaining externally sponsored research funding from federal agencies, state programs, or industry partners.
  • Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, advising, and mentoring.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated record of meaningful service contributions at the department, college, university levels, and/or professional levels.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Postdoctoral or relevant industrial research experience in signal processing, electromagnetics, or related fields.
  • Experience developing or maintaining experimental laboratories related to RADAR sensing, electronic warfare, communication, or signal processing.
  • Research alignment with regional or national priorities including partnerships with industry or government laboratories.
  • Experience supporting accreditation processes (e.g., ABET or academic program assessment).

Essential Functions and percent of time

Teaching 50-60

Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in electrical engineering including lecturing, course material development, mentoring senior design students, as well as advising/mentoring graduate students particularly in the areas of electronics, VLSI, sensor, signal processing, and electromagnetics/microwave.

The position will provide academic supervision, research mentorship, and professional guidance to undergraduate students, M.S. thesis and Ph.D. dissertation research including:

  • Direct supervision of graduate students serving as primary advisor and committee chair for M.S. thesis, Ph.D. dissertation students, and as a committee member for other graduate students.
  • Supervision of undergraduate students.
  • Providing work direction within external sponsored research projects.

Supervision and work direction are provided primarily to undergraduate students, M.S. students, and Ph.D. students within the department of electrical engineering and may also extend to postdoctoral researchers, research staff, and visiting scholars as applicable.

Research 30-45

Develops a fully funded and active research program, publishes journal papers, conference papers, reports, etc., with the goal of developing into an internationally recognized expert in the faculty members research area.

Service 5-10

Provides academic and administrative service to department, college, and university committees.

Serves as a reviewer of technical papers and proposals.

Demonstrates leadership in one or more professional societies.

Participate in curriculum development, departmental and facility improvement programs, recruiting, departmental and college meetings and activities, university committees, and official functions.

Essential Functions and percent of time contd

Non-Essential Functions and percent of time

Working Conditions: Office and laboratory environment. Some evenings and weekends may be required. 9-month academic contract.

To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime except for minor vehicle violations. Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human Resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.

Effective July 1 2017, per Policy 7230, Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use including the sale, advertising, sampling, and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco-related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university-owned or leased grounds, university-owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university-sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased, or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names of four references, and statement of research interests and a statement of teaching philosophy.

Posting Date 03/11/2026 First Consideration Date 04/11/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes

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Required Documents

  • Required Documents
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume/CV
  • Copies of Transcripts
  • References
  • Research Statement
  • Teaching Statement

Optional Documents

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