Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering

Job description

Position: Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
Department: School of Engineering
Status: Full-Time
Position Summary:
The School of Engineering at Campbell University ( http://www.campbell.edu/engineering/ ) seeks an Engineering Faculty member to fill a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2027. Campbell University School of Engineering offers an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with concentrations in Mechanical, Chemical/Pharmaceutical, Electrical, and Electromechanical Systems Engineering. The program utilizes an innovative approach to engineering education to ensure a strong foundation in engineering fundamentals while providing flexibility through multiple concentrations, award-winning national student competition teams, and professional engineering organizations and honor societies. Campbell’s location in the North Carolina’s Research Triangle Region provides numerous opportunities for collaboration with other universities and corporate partners.
This position will primarily teach hands-on, project-based sophomore and junior level courses and laboratories, such as circuits, digital logic, linear signal processing, electronic circuits, embedded systems, automation, AI, etc. As an Assistant Professor, this scholar has a unique opportunity to contribute to an innovative engineering program with a national reputation, along with the School and the University. Candidates must be committed to undergraduate engineering education; and be dedicated to excellence in undergraduate teaching, mentoring students, and scholarship. He/She should be interested in contributing leadership to a general engineering program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Teach hands-on, project-based sophomore- and junior-level courses and laboratories in circuits, digital logic, linear signal processing, electronic circuits, embedded systems, automation, AI, etc.
• Teach hands-on, project-based introductory engineering courses, as appropriate and needed.
• Develop an active agenda in the scholarship of teaching and learning in engineering.
• Provide service to the School of Engineering and the University through student academic advising, advising student organizations and competition teams, school educational outcomes assessment and related accreditation activities, and school committee and faculty committee responsibilities.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including but not limited to Title IX and FERPA guidelines.

Education/Experience:
• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
• Expertise in teaching at the undergraduate level and knowledge of the current practices and research pertaining to innovative undergraduate engineering curricula.
• Experience developing and teaching hands-on, project-based engineering courses.
• Experience in a higher education or non-profit sector is also preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels.
• Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy and discretion in dealing with trustees, faculty, staff, students, high-level university officials and the public.
• Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people.
• Exercise independent judgment in complex and new situations.
• Manage multiple, concurrent projects, and meet strict deadlines.
• Willing to work in a changing environment.
• This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University.