Assistant Professor, ECE — AI & ML Research & Teaching

Wilberforce; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilberforce University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The appointment begins Fall 2026 and supports growth in STEM programs with emphasis on workforce readiness and industry partnerships.

The candidate will teach across electrical engineering, computer science, and computer engineering, advise undergraduates, and build an externally funded research program while contributing to ABET accreditation efforts and university service.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering required; PhD must be conferred by Aug 1, 2026 if ABD.
• Experience teaching across multiple modalities (in-person, virtual, online) preferred.
• ABET accreditation involvement experience encouraged.
• Strong research, grant writing, and scholarly activity expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach electrical engineering, computer science, and computer engineering courses.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate ECE majors.
• Engage in and maintain active scholarly research activities.
• Establish an externally funded research program.
• Assist with ABET accreditation processes, policies, and procedures.
• Serve on departmental and university committees and engage in service.

Skills

AI

Data analytics

Data mining

Machine learning

Cloud computing

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering

ABD consideration with PhD by Aug 1, 2026

Job description

Wilberforce University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The appointment begins Fall 2026 and supports growth in STEM programs with emphasis on workforce readiness and industry partnerships.

The candidate will teach across electrical engineering, computer science, and computer engineering, advise undergraduates, and build an externally funded research program while contributing to ABET accreditation efforts and university service.