Assistant Professor - Electrical Engineering

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Staten Island, part of the City University of New York, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering. The candidate should specialize in power engineering and renewable energy systems and will contribute to teaching and research at CSI and CCNY collaborations.

The position emphasizes advising, service on college committees, and potential external funding pursuits; strong collaboration with CCNY and graduate programs is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience; ability to teach effectively.
• Proven scholarship or achievement and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students; track record for external funding opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Advising students and serving on college committees.
• Handling departmental assignments, including administrative and supervisory duties.
• Pursue external funding and grants to support research activities.

Skills

Power engineering research

Renewable energy systems

Teaching/mentoring

Leadership

AI / machine learning interest

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Assistant Professor - Electrical Engineering

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

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