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Position Type Full-time
Job Summary
Wilberforce University is a small, mission-driven, career-focused institution with growing programs in STEM and applied fields, emphasizing workforce readiness, experiential learning, and industry and graduate school partnerships, and a legacy as the nation's first private HBCU. Faculty in Engineering are expected to advance the University's mission and core values through dedicated service, compliance with all institutional and academic policies, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a strong commitment to student and institutional success. Broad responsibilities include high-quality teaching, curriculum development, research and grant writing, and service to the University and community. Candidates must demonstrate instructional proficiency across multiple modalities (in-person, virtual, and online). This appointment begins in Fall 2026 and is subject to the availability of funds.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Primary teaching responsibilities include electrical engineering, computer science, and computer engineering courses. Advise and mentor undergraduate Electrical and Computer Engineering majors. Engage in and maintain active scholarly research activities. Establish an externally funded research program. Assist with ABET accreditation processes, policies, and procedures. Serve on departmental and university committees and engage in other forms of service to the university and academic community.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering, (from a regionally accredited or equivalent institution) and show outstanding promise in scholarship, research, or creative activity. Candidates with ABDs considered but must have a conferred Ph.D. by August 1, 2026. Preferred candidates must have demonstrated expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Database Theory, Data Analytics, Data Mining, Machine Learning, and Cloud Computing.
Minimum Qualifications
Prior Teaching Experience at a U.S. college or university or equivalent institution.
Closing Date
The deadline for applications is April 1, 2026.
Required Documents to Submit with Online Application
Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae including all post-doctoral and/or professional employment; published and/or peer-reviewed articles; and authored, funded research proposals, with funded amount and funding agency Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be received prior to offer.)
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
All applications and required documents must be submitted to humanresources@wilberforce.edu and copy lbrownwright@wilberforce.edu. A complete packet must be submitted for full consideration.
Wilberforce University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The University does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas for this position.
Wilberforce University
Founded in 1856, Wilberforce University is America's first private, coeducational University established to educate men and women of African descent; and is closely affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Today, Wilberforce is a well-respected private, residential liberal arts university with a clear mission, core values and vision for the future and is a noted pioneer in the Co-Operative Education Movement.
Wilberforce awards the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in the areas of business, engineering and computing science, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences; as well as the Master of Rehabilitation Counseling degree. The University is located in Wilberforce, Ohio, a community readily accessible to the Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus metropolitan centers' social, professional and cultural amenities and airports.
How to Apply
To apply for the Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering position, use the "Quick Apply/Submit Resume" button below to submit your information, cover letter and resume to the Wilberforce University Department of Administration and Human Resources.
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