Tenure-track Faculty positions Industrial Engineering: Electrical and Electronics Engineering 2[...]

Karlstad University; Segovia; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading academic institution in Spain is seeking a tenure-track faculty member for Electrical and Electronics Engineering for the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, conduct impactful research, and actively collaborate with industry partners. This position offers a competitive salary, a generous research fund, and an inspiring international academic environment.

Servicios

Competitive salary

Generous seed research fund

State-of-the-art facilities

Inclusive environment

Access to public health services

Formación

• Strong research record in electrical engineering.
• Prior teaching experience viewed favorably.
• Fluency in English required; Spanish proficiency desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Conduct research in smart grids and renewable energy.
• Supervise and mentor students across programs.
• Collaborate with industry on innovative projects.
• Engage in curriculum development.

Conocimientos

Research in smart grids

Expertise in wireless communication

Digital systems design

Embedded systems knowledge

IoT and cyber-physical systems

Educación

Doctoral degree in relevant field

Descripción del empleo

Tenure-track Faculty positions Industrial Engineering: Electrical and Electronics Engineering 2026-2027

IE University´s School of Science and Technology invites applications fora tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to the teaching of undergraduate courses such as Electrical Fundamentals, Power Systems, and Electronics.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate a strong research record in a field related to:

• Power and energy systems, including smart grids and renewable energy systems
• Telecommunication and wireless communication systems
• Digital systems design and hardware architecture
• Embedded systems
• Internet of Things and cyber-physical systems.

A doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field is preferred.

Prior teaching experience and evidence of academic or professional contributions in the field will be viewed favorably.

Faculty are expected to engage in high-quality research, pursue external funding, and contribute to curriculum development and university service.

We value candidates with the capacity to collaborate in applied research projects led by theImpact Xcelerator at IE School of Science and Technology, specificallyinSmart Grids & Renewable Energy, Next-Generation Communication Systems, and IoT & Cyber-Physical Infrastructures. The ability to contribute to multidisciplinary research initiatives that apply electrical and electronics engineering expertise to build sustainable, intelligent, and secure systems will be key to the role’s success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, including Electrical Fundamentals, Power Systems, Telecommunications, and Electronics.
• Conduct high-impact research in areas such as smart grids and renewable energy systems, wireless communication, digital systems design, embedded systems, and IoT/cyber-physical infrastructures, while actively securing competitive research funds.
• Supervise and mentor students across undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. programs.
• Collaborate with industry and research partners on innovative projects in renewable energy integration, intelligent communication systems, and next-generation electronics.
• Play an active role in curriculum development, incorporating emerging trends such as Industry 4.0, edge computing, and AI-driven electronic systems.
• Participate in academic service and contribute to the strategic growth of the School of Science and Technology.

We offer:

• A competitive salary in line with top-ranked European academic institutions.
• A generous seed research fund to cover travel, equipment and relocation costs.
• State-of-the-art campus facilities and support to build your lab infrastructure.
• A professional and stimulating international working environment with English as the de facto language.
• Full access to public health services through membership of the National Insurance Scheme, plus a discount plan to acquire an additional private health insurance plan.
• Diversity in an open-minded, inclusive, and family-friendly environment.
• Inspiring campus life on a conveniently located, state-of-the-art, unique campus in the hearts of Madrid and Segovia.

About IE University and the School of Science and Technology

IE University is an internationally recognized institution originally founded as a business school. We consider ourselves the most international institution of higher education with approximately 85% of our students coming from outside Spain and typically over 120 countries represented on campus. Our Madrid postgraduate campus is situated in the financial district of this vibrant, cosmopolitan capital city of over 5 million people. In 2021 we opened the IE Tower –standing as one of the 5 towers in the business district of Madrid with a 6000-student capacity.

The School of Science and Technology prepares students with industry relevant skills in the context of STEM and related educational programs. The school offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics and Data analytics. For further information on the current faculty and lines of research, please visitIE Research Datalab

The IE Impact Xcelerator offers new faculty the opportunity to participate in applied research labs in collaboration with research groups and companies in fields like healthcare, environmental science, finance, and cybersecurity, profiting from the rich network of IE Business School.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Systems, Power Systems, Telecommunications or a related field is preferred.
• Prior teaching experience and evidence of academic or professional contributions in the field will be viewed favorably.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Spanish is desirable but not mandatory.
  

We will start screening on November 1st. Applications received by this date will be considered for the first round of interviews. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Please include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a statement of teaching philosophy, and one confidential letter of recommendation. You may include teaching evaluations and sample course syllabi in your dossier.

Pre-submission inquiries about the open positions may be addressed to Prof. Joe Naoum Sawaya [e-mail]

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

IE University is strongly committed to non-discriminatory hiring practices, and encourages applications from individuals who will further expand the diversity of our faculty.

Job details

Title

Tenure-track Faculty positions Industrial Engineering: Electrical and Electronics Engineering 2026-2027

Published

2025-10-07

2025-10-30 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
2025-10-30 23:59 (CET)

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