Assistant Professor of Electrical EngineeringTenure-Track
To support the continued growth of its engineering programs, the School of Computing and Engineering, in the College of Arts & Sciences, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor for the ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering program at SHU. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and innovative educator-scholar committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching, student mentoring, and scholarly activity. The position emphasizes hands-on, project-based learning and active engagement with students, while contributing to curriculum development and continuous program improvement aligned with ABET accreditation standards. The anticipated start date for this position is January 2027 (Spring semester).
Primary responsibilities include:
Designing and teaching problem-based, hands-on undergraduate courses in electrical engineering, with an emphasis on robotics, embedded systems, and related areasTeaching higher level Electrical Engineering courses such as Power Systems and Electromagnetics.Conducting scholarly research appropriate for a teaching-focused institutionSupervising undergraduate student research and senior capstone design projectsCollaborating with industry partners and the SHU community on interdisciplinary projectsAdvising Electrical Engineering majorsSupporting continuous program improvement and ABET accreditation activities
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline, completed by the start date of the appointmentExpertise in mechatronics, robotics, or closely related areasCommitment to a highly interactive, student-centered learning environmentOpenness to innovative and hands-on pedagogical approachesDemonstrated potential for scholarly research and professional growth
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a makerspace or laboratory-intensive teaching environmentExperience with active or project-based learning approachesExperience applying machine learning techniques within engineering contextsEvidence of an ongoing scholarly research agenda and publication activityExperience developing or maintaining industry collaborations
To apply, please submit the following materials:
A cover letter describing your interest in the position and how your background aligns with the responsibilities and qualificationsA curriculum vitaeA statement of teaching philosophyA statement describing past and future research interestsContact information for three professional references
Review of applications will begin May 2, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for the position is January 2027 (Spring semester). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Tolga Kaya, at kayat@sacredheart.edu
Sacred Heart University (SHU), located in Fairfield, Connecticut, houses its School of Computing and Engineering (SCE) within the College of Arts and Sciences. SCE offers two graduate programs (M.S. in Computer Science & Information Technology and M.S. in Cybersecurity), seven undergraduate Bachelor of Science programs-Computer Science, Information Technology, Game Design & Development, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering-and several graduate certificate programs.