The California State University · 14 hours ago
Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering (AY 26/27)
SLO Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $123K/yrThe California State University is inviting applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Electrical Engineering at the Assistant Professor rank. The successful candidate will focus on undergraduate teaching, engage in research collaborations, and contribute to a curriculum that emphasizes hands-on learning and project-based education.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Exhibit strong pedagogic skills and remain proficient and current in their disciplines
Demonstrate a strong commitment to project-based and hands-on learning and engagement in research collaborations with undergraduates and master’s students
Engage in scholarly work that is of very high quality as evidenced by external peer review
Perform service activities at all levels of the University
Qualification
Required
An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution or international equivalent is required for appointment
Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) will be considered but must provide proof that the doctorate was awarded prior to or by the start of the appointment
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, effective communication, and interpersonal skills and must have the ability to work effectively with students, staff and faculty
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to develop an externally funded, applied research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students, and partnerships with key stakeholders
Demonstrated experience and commitment to hands-on, student-centered learning and teaching, as well as demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings are required
Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interests in undergraduate and graduate teaching are required
Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required
Preferred
Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated strong professional development (commensurate with time since degree), experience with laboratory-based instruction, and/or industry experience
Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment is preferred
Benefits
Cal Poly provides a range of benefits for our faculty which can be found at https://afd.calpoly.edu/hr/benefits/.
Cal Poly is family friendly, offering parental leave, educational fee waivers, childcare pre-tax benefits, and an on-campus children’s center (https://www.asi.calpoly.edu/childrens-center/).
Company
The California State University
The California State University is the largest system of four-year higher education in the country, with 22 campuses, 56,000 faculty and staff and more than 450,000 students.
Founded in 1947
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.85MKey Investors
DensoNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)Dale Carlsen
2024-10-30Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
2018-10-26Grant· $2.7M
Leadership Team
Steve Relyea
Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer
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