Assistant Professor - Electrical Engineering

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension and retirement benefits

Mentoring and research support

Job summary

The College of Staten Island (CUNY) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering. The successful candidate will focus on power engineering and renewable energy systems, and contribute to teaching and curriculum development for ABET-accredited EE programs.

The role includes advising students, serving on college committees, and pursuing external funding to strengthen research in power generation, transmission, and energy storage. Appointment begins Aug 2027.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in area(s) of experience or equivalent.
• Ability to teach successfully; demonstrated scholarship or achievement.
• Willingness to apply for external funding/grants.

Responsibilities

• Share responsibilities for advising students and departmental service.
• Contribute to ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering program development.
• Engage in research in power engineering and renewable energy systems.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Research

Grant writing

Leadership

AI/machine learning awareness

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor - Electrical Engineering

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of Engineering & Environmental Science (EES) at the College of Staten Island of the City University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level.

The department is interested in an individual with a research focus and the ability to develop curricula related to Power Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems. Specifically, we seek candidates with research and teaching interests in electrical power generation, transmission, distribution, storage, and power electronics.

The position is at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 25, 2027.

The Department of Engineering & Environmental Science has a full-time faculty of 17, supplemented with over 15 part-time faculty members. It offers the Bachelor of Science degree (BS) in Engineering Science and the BS in Electrical Engineering (EE), and both degrees are ABET-accredited. The Engineering Science program offers two specializations usually taken in the junior and senior years for students to explore and prepare for particular areas of engineering. Specializations are in Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering (MechE).

The department also offers BS degrees in Earth & Environmental Science and Earth & Environmental Science 7-12, a minor in Geology, an Associate in Science (AS) in Engineering Science (with EE and MechE specializations), as well as a Master of Engineering (ME) in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science (MS) in Environmental Science. The PhD program in Environmental Science is administered by and through the CUNY Graduate Center, and the PhD programs in EE and Mech-E are administered through the City College of New York (CCNY), with which our department is in close collaboration.

The successful candidate is expected to share responsibilities for advising students, serving on college committees, and handling departmental assignments (which include administrative, supervisory, and other functions). Recent funding to the department for power generation, offshore wind, and green energy has exceeded $2 million.

The College of Staten Island (CSI) is a City University of New York (CUNY) senior college organized around two academic divisions and three schools, with over 10,000 students. CSI offers a broad range of academic programs in the liberal arts and sciences and in several professional areas.

The College awards associate's, bachelor's, master's, and professional doctorate degrees, and in collaboration with The CUNY Graduate Center, numerous PhD degrees. CSI's internationally recognized faculty passionately engages in scholarly and artistic activities, and together with a strong professional staff, lead students through transformational learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom.

The College is situated on a 204-acre site, has recently incorporated a residential component, and is currently engaging in capital expansion. It is a hub of intellectual and artistic activity and a community partner and source of economic impact and job creation for the greater Staten Island area.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field.

• Demonstrated research interests in power engineering and renewable energy systems.

• Postdoctoral or relevant industry experience in power engineering and renewable energy systems.

• The candidate should be able to demonstrate an ability to successfully teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, have an established scholarship record, and have a willingness (and/or successful record) to apply for external funding/grants.

• Good leadership skills to strengthen our ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering program.

• Knowledge and/or willingness to learn and apply elements and tools of Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning in research area and/ or teaching is strongly encouraged.

• Possess the credentials for appointment to the CUNY Graduate School Faculty of Electrical Engineering at CCNY.

COMPENSATION

$89,777

CUNYoffers facultyacompetitivecompensationandbenefits packagecovering health insurance, pensionand retirement benefits, paid parentalleave, andsavings programs. Wealsoprovidementoring andsupportfor research ,scholarship,and publicationaspartof ourcommitmenttoongoing faculty professionaldevelopment.

CLOSING DATE

November 8, 2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32577

Location: College of Staten Island

Job Type: Full-Time