Continuing Non-Tenure-Track Teaching Faculty Position - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Posting Number:

20260097F

Position Title:

Continuing Non-Tenure-Track Teaching Faculty Position - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Position Type:

Faculty

Location:

Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type:

Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:

full-time/9-months

Department:

204-Electrical and Computer Engineering

Position Summary:

Founded in 1842 and recognized among the nation’s best colleges and universities, we are a mission-driven institution inspired by the values of truth, unity, love, and dedication to serving the common good. At Villanova, we believe our people are our most precious asset. That’s why we offer a vibrant and collaborative campus environment and invest in our employees through competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support your professional growth, personal well-being, and long-term success.

Benefits include:

• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Tuition assistance for employees and eligible family members
• Professional development opportunities
• Retirement savings plan with University contributions
• Well-being programs and resources
• Flexible work options where appropriate

We invite you to join a community where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a meaningful difference. Learn more about the benefits of working at Villanova on our website.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Villanova University invites applications for a continuing non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor position in Electrical Engineering, beginning in Spring 2027. We seek candidates with expertise in the broad areas of electrical engineering, with particular emphasis on circuits and control systems.

The University is strongly rooted in a sense of community, and the ECE Department and the College of Engineering are deeply committed to work-life balance. In addition, the University has also established the Center for Faculty Leadership and Success (CFLS), focused on developing and expanding research-informed leadership development offerings for rising and mid-level academic leaders.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate and graduate courses at all levels of the electrical engineering curriculum.
• Responsibilities also include developing and/or delivering new courses as needed.
• Other responsibilities include mentoring and advising undergraduate students on plans of study, senior capstone or independent research projects, and professional development; and service to the department and college.
• The candidate is also expected to maintain a presence on campus and be responsive to students as a full-time member of the faculty for the duration of the appointment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering. A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and innovation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience in the relevant areas.
• Current or prior experience as an academic advisor for undergraduate engineering students. Evidence of research and scholarship in engineering education or pedagogical innovation.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Special Message to Applicants:

Villanova is a Carnegie-classified doctoral university. From its founding in 1842 to its position today as a nationally recognized leading university, Villanova University has forged a path of academic excellence. The University is in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, home to a large concentration of universities, industries, and government labs.

There is easy access to the Philadelphia International Airport and to nearby cities such as New York and Washington, DC both by highway and by rail. More information about Villanova and its location is available on the Villanova website at https://www1.villanova.edu/university.html.

Villanova University is classified as a Doctoral University by the Carnegie Foundation and ranked 42 among the Best National Universities by the 2027 U.S. News & World Report. Villanova provides a comprehensive education rooted in the liberal arts; a shared commitment to the Augustinian ideals of truth, unity and love; and a community dedicated to service to others. The College of Engineering’s success in living up to these ideals has made us one of the most respected engineering programs in the country, and our commitment to those values is evident in our excellent faculty and staff, innovative academic programs, cutting edge research and extensive service opportunities, which leave an impact on the world.

In the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, our 22 full-time faculty members provide a rigorous educational experience for approximately 330 undergraduates and 130 graduate students, developing well-rounded leaders and life-long learners who aspire to achieve professional excellence in whatever field they choose. We are equally committed to the discovery, dissemination, advancement and application of cutting-edge research, as evidenced by our faculty, which includes three NSF CAREER Awards, three IEEE Life Fellows, a recipient of the IEEE Dennis Picard Gold Medal in Radar Technologies and Applications, a winner of the prestigious Humboldt prize, a Fulbright Distinguished Chair, and four IEEE Distinguished Lecturers. Further information about the department can be found at https://www.villanova.edu/university/engineering/academic-programs/electrical-computer.html.

Please submit your application at: http://jobs.villanova.edu.

Application packages must include:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Academic Transcripts
• Statements on Teaching Philosophy
• Names and contact information of three references

Finalists must submit a Statement of Contribution to the University Mission (and enduring commitments)

The review process will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Posting Date:

10/21/2026

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:

Competitive.

Salary Band:

Job Classification:

faculty

References Needed

References Needed

Minimum Number of References Needed

3

Maximum Number of References Needed

3