Elizabethtown College · 2 months ago
Assistant or Associate Professor of Engineering (Electrical Emphasis) - Tenure-Track or Teaching Professor Track
Elizabethtown, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelElizabethtown College is seeking a collaborative and enthusiastic faculty member to support its nationally recognized Engineering program. The role involves teaching undergraduate engineering courses, advising students, and contributing to the department's academic culture, with a focus on Electrical Engineering.
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Responsibilities
Teaching undergraduate engineering and physics courses and labs that may include Circuits, Physics II (electromagnetism), upper-level electrical engineering electives, Introduction to Engineering, and Capstone Design
Advising and mentoring undergraduate engineering students
Serving the Department, School, and Institution, including interaction with prospective students and families, participation in ABET accreditation processes, and engagement with institutional shared governance
Contribute to ECS’s collaborative and innovative teaching culture
Maintain and implement professional development plan
For tenure-track candidates: Conduct scholarly activities leading to publication/presentation, particularly engineering sciences work in collaboration with undergraduate research students
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. awarded by August 2026 in an engineering discipline (e.g., Electrical or related field such as Computer, Materials, Biomedical, Mechatronics, Engineering Physics, or Aerospace Engineering) for Tenure-Track Faculty
Expected to develop and maintain an undergraduate-centered technical engineering research agenda consistent with Etown's scale and teaching mission
Typical load: 12 contact hours per week, including class sessions, labs, and project supervision for Tenure-Track Faculty
Expected to teach Circuits and develop 1–2 upper-level electrical or related undergraduate courses in their area of expertise for Tenure-Track Faculty
Master's degree or higher in engineering or a closely related field, with industry experience preferred for Teaching Professor
No research expectations for Teaching Professor
Typical load: 15 contact hours per week, including class sessions, labs, and project supervision for Teaching Professor
Primarily focused on introductory-level courses and labs in Electrical Engineering and related fields but may include instruction in upper-level undergraduate coursework for Teaching Professor
Commitment to excellence in undergraduate education and collaboration as well as effective interpersonal and communication skills
Submission of a cover letter, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references
Tenure-track candidates must also submit a research statement; teaching-track candidates are not required to do so
The cover letter (1-2 pages) should detail your specific interest in being a member of the Elizabethtown College community and discuss the unique values you would add to our educational experiences
The teaching statement (3 pages maximum) should detail a philosophy of teaching and emphasize strategies you will use to engage and support students, as well as align with Elizabethtown College's mission
References provided will be contacted by Elizabethtown College to submit letters of recommendation electronically if applicant is selected for interviewing
Tenure-track candidates only: The research statement (2 pages maximum) should address your plans for leading and publishing engineering sciences research at Elizabethtown College and explain how you might involve undergraduate students
Applications received by January 1, 2026, will receive full consideration
If available, please include ACT153 clearances, consisting of PA Child Abuse, PA State Police and FBI and completed in the last five years
Visa sponsorship will only be considered if applicant is qualified for the Tenured Track Faculty role
An applicant must be living in the US with a valid Visa at the time of interview and hiring
Preferred
A demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, and support students
A demonstrated ability to incorporate active learning, project-based learning or other evidence-based teaching practices, which may include engagement with KEEN and ASEE
A demonstrated ability to involve undergraduate students in research
A multidisciplinary background enabling wide coverage of engineering courses
Company
Elizabethtown College
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