Assistant Professor of Electrical/Computer Engineering

University of Scranton

Assistant Professor of Electrical/Computer Engineering Non-Discrimination Statement The University is committed to providing an educational, residential, and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Members of the University community, applicants for employment or admissions, guests and visitors have the right to be free from harassment or discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, gender, sex, pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, family responsibilities, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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About The University will promptly address reports of discrimination under the University Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy (NDAH Policy) or the Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy (SHSM Policy) . Anyone who has questions about the above referenced policies, or wishes to report a possible violation of one of the policies should contact:

Elizabeth M. Garcia

Title IX Coordinator

Office of Institutional Compliance & Title IX

Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315

[email protected] (570) 941-6645

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University Mission The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit university animated by the spiritual vision of Saint Ignatius Loyola, a tradition of excellence, and a commitment to the common good. The University is a community dedicated to the formation of students, and to the freedom of inquiry and personal development fundamental to the growth in wisdom and integrity of all who share its life.

Diversity & Inclusion Department Physics & Engineering

Job Purpose Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Immigration sponsorship will not be offered for this position. The Department of Physics & Engineering at The University of Scranton invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position beginning in August 2027 . Responsibilities include teaching a broad range of undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses for majors, as well as general education courses, with a teaching load of 9–12 credits per semester; maintaining an active research program; advising and mentoring students; contributing to program assessment and development across the department's four ABET-accredited engineering programs and two physics programs; and providing service to the University.

Essential Duties The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and student mentorship, ideally supported by prior undergraduate teaching experience.
• The ability to teach a broad range of courses within the undergraduate Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering programs.
• The ability to develop new or enhanced undergraduate courses that build on their areas of expertise and expand the curriculum.
• A record of sustained research/scholarship with demonstrated capacity to mentor undergraduate students.
• Practical, hands-on engineering skills or relevant industry experience.
• A commitment to program assessment and continuous improvement.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• An ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students.

Additional Skills Required Minimum Education Requirements: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field by the date of appointment. We seek candidates with demonstrated expertise in power and energy, power electronics, electrical machines and energy conversion, robotics and autonomous systems, computer architecture, or engineering applications of AI, machine learning, or cybersecurity. Candidates with expertise in closely related areas will also be considered.

Preferred Education Minimum Job Experience Requirements: Preferred Qualifications Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Annual Schedule 9

Rank Assistant Professor

Tenure Tenure Track

Special Instructions To Applicants Applications must be submitted online at https://universityofscrantonjobs.com and include the following materials:

• Cover letter describing their interest in the position and qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Teaching statement (no more than two pages) describing teaching interests, experience, and approach to undergraduate teaching and student mentorship; preparation to teach a broad range of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering courses, including laboratory-based courses; potential to develop new or enhanced undergraduate courses in their area of specialization; and approach to assessing and improving student learning.
• Research statement (no more than two pages) summarizing research accomplishments and future research plans, including plans for establishing a productive research program that meaningfully involves and mentors undergraduate students.
• Academic transcripts.
• Names and email addresses of three professional references. References will be contacted to provide letters of recommendation through the online application system.

Full consideration will be given to applications completed by December 11, 2026. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. For more information, please contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Christine Zakzewski at [email protected]. For further information about the Physics & Engineering Department, visit our web page at https://www.scranton.edu/academics/cas/physics-engineering/index.shtml Posting Number F00625P

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