Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering

Wilkes University
  • Wilkes-Barre, PA
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    The Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Wilkes University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering position with a preferredspecialization in Power Systems. We seek a collaborative teacher-scholar committed to excellence in undergraduate education, hands-on learning, student mentoring, and faculty-student scholarship. The anticipated start date is Fall 2027.

    Responsibilities:

    • Teach undergraduate electrical engineering courses and associated laboratory courses
    • Contribute to the delivery and continued development of the Electrical Engineering curriculum
    • Develop and maintain an active program of scholarship and research, with opportunities for undergraduate and graduate student participation
    • Advise and mentor undergraduate students
    • Participate in assessment and continuous improvement activities associated with ABET accreditation
    • Contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service
    • Collaborate with faculty across engineering and related disciplines

    Areas of Interest:

    Applicants from all areas of Electrical Engineering will be considered. Particular consideration will be given to candidates whose expertise complements existing faculty strengths and who can contribute to teaching core undergraduate electrical engineering courses. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

    • Electric power systems and smart-grid modernization
    • Power electronics, electric drives, and transportation electrification
    • Renewable-energy integration, energy storage, and microgrids
    • Grid resilience, protection, and cybersecurity
    • Related areas of electrical and computer engineering

    Candidates who can teach across multiple areas of the undergraduate Electrical Engineering curriculum are especially encouraged to apply.

    Required Qualifications:

    • A D. in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a closely related field by the time of appointment
    • A strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching
    • The ability to teach both lecture and laboratory courses
    • The potential to establish a productive program of scholarly activity appropriate to Wilkes University
    • Effectivecommunicationandinterpersonalskills

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experienceteachingundergraduateelectricalengineeringcourses
    • Ability to teach a broad range of core Electrical Engineering subjects
    • Experience developing or teaching engineering laboratories
    • Research interests that provide meaningful opportunities for undergraduate and graduate participation
    • Industrial or professional engineering experience
    • Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration
    • Experience with externally funded research or demonstrated potential to pursue external funding
    • Familiarity with ABET accreditation and continuous improvement processes

    Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,000students at the undergraduate level and over 1,500 full-time-equivalent students at the graduate and first-professional levels.

    Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to the economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city on the Susquehanna River within two and one-half hours' driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.

    The Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, part of the College of Business and Engineering at Wilkes University, offers robust undergraduate and graduate programs with an emphasis on experiential learning and interdisciplinary collaboration. The department supports more than 15 teaching laboratories and four research laboratories, providing a strong environment for high-quality undergraduate education, hands-on laboratory experiences, student mentoring, and applied scholarship.

    To apply, visit https://wilkesuniversitycareers.applicantpro.com/jobs/.Please submit the following materials:

    • A cover letter describing interest in the position and relevant qualifications
    • A curriculum vitae
    • A one-page statement of teaching philosophy and interests
    • A two-page statement describing research and scholarly interests, including opportunities for undergraduate and graduate student involvement
    • Contact information for three professional references
    • Any additional materials requested through the Wilkes University application system

    Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

    Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.



    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWilkes-Barre, PA

    Skills

    • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)unmatched
    • Alternative Energyunmatched
    • College Level Facultyunmatched
    • Computer Engineeringunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Economic Developmentunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electrical Power Systemsunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Electronicsunmatched
    • Engineeringunmatched
    • Fundingunmatched
    • Industrial Engineeringunmatched
    • Internet Securityunmatched
    • Laboratoryunmatched
    • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Philosophyunmatched
    • Professional Servicesunmatched
    • Scholarshipunmatched
    • Smart Gridunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched

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