Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering

Anderson University; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month faculty position in Engineering with emphasis in Autonomous Systems, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Embedded Systems, Controls, Sensing, or related field. Start date January 2027 or August 2027.

The successful candidate will contribute broadly to the undergraduate curriculum and support an Autonomous Systems track with hands-on lab work. Candidates with PhD in relevant fields are required for tenure-track; masters may be

Qualifications

• PhD required for tenure-track; master's for Instructor or Professor of Practice pathway.
• Strong background in autonomous systems, robotics, embedded systems or related areas.
• Experience in teaching, research, or industry is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to undergraduate engineering curriculum across core courses and the Autonomous Systems track.
• Teach courses such as digital systems, circuits, embedded systems, signals and systems, controls, and robotics.
• Mentor students in lab, capstone, internships, and project-based learning.

Skills

Autonomous systems

Robotics

Embedded systems

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Systems Engineering or related field

Master's degree in engineering for Instructor role

Job description

Anderson University and the College of Engineering invites applications for a full-time, 9-month faculty position in Engineering with emphasis in Autonomous Systems, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Embedded Systems, Controls, Sensing, or a closely related field. The appointment may be made as a tenure-track Assistant Professor or as a Professor of Practice, depending on qualifications and experience. Exceptionally well-qualified candidates with substantial teaching, research, and/or industry experience may be considered for appointment at an advanced rank. The anticipated start date is January 2027 or August 2027.

Anderson University is an innovative, entrepreneurial, premier comprehensive liberal arts university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The University seeks candidates with a strong Christian value system, lifestyle, and commitment to the integration of faith and learning.

The successful candidate will contribute broadly to the undergraduate engineering curriculum while providing particular support for an Autonomous Systems track that includes courses and student experiences in areas such as microcontroller interfacing, robotics and autonomous systems, machine learning, autonomous vehicles, embedded systems, signals and systems, controls, sensing, and hardware/software integration.

Candidates with expertise in autonomous systems, robotics, embedded systems, controls, sensing and instrumentation, signal processing, machine learning, computer engineering, intelligent vehicles, or related areas are especially encouraged to apply.

Teaching responsibilities may include foundational engineering courses as well as upper-level courses such as:

• digital systems
• circuits
• embedded systems
• signals and systems
• controls
• microcontroller interfacing
• robotics and autonomous systems
• machine learning for engineers
• autonomous vehicles
• capstone design
• and related electives

For a tenure-track appointment, a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Systems Engineering, General Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline is required. Candidates with a master’s degree in engineering may be considered for appointment as Instructor. For appointment as Professor of Practice, a master’s degree in engineering or a closely related field is required, along with extensive relevant industry experience.

The College seeks candidates with a record of, or strong potential for, impactful undergraduate teaching; commitment to hands‑on, project‑based engineering education; and interest in mentoring students through laboratory, design, internship, and capstone experiences. Industry experience, applied research, professional licensure, or experience with autonomous systems, robotics, embedded systems, or intelligent vehicle technologies is strongly preferred.

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Located in the vibrant city of Anderson, within the rapidly growing Upstate South Carolina region, Anderson University is an academically selective, comprehensive Christian university where employees are empowered to do meaningful work in a supportive, mission-driven community. The University offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees on campus, online, and at the University Center in Greenville, serving a diverse and expanding student population.

Anderson University is proud to be recognized consistently as an exceptional place to work. The University has earned Great Colleges to Work For®: Honor Roll distinction for the past six consecutive years and has been named a Top Workplace from 2021–2025. A reflection of its strong culture, engaged employees, and commitment to professional growth and well-being.

With 92 undergraduate majors, 61 minors, and 68 major-embedded concentrations, along with 30 master’s programs, 16 doctoral programs, and 10 certificate programs, Anderson offers a dynamic academic environment supported by faculty and staff who are passionate about excellence and innovation.

Recognized as one of the fastest-growing private universities in the nation by the U.S. Department of Education and the Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac, Anderson’s growth is fueled by its reputation as a premier institution, consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report and Niche.

Innovation is a defining feature of the Anderson experience. A national leader in digital technology and online learning, the University’s online undergraduate and graduate programs in business, education, and nursing are ranked among the best in South Carolina by U.S. News & World Report. Anderson is also an Apple Distinguished School, a distinction held by fewer than 60 colleges and universities worldwide—and one Anderson has earned five consecutive times.

At the heart of Anderson University is an unwavering commitment to a comprehensive Christian education. Employees join a community dedicated not only to academic excellence, but to developing the whole person—preparing students for meaningful careers, lifelong adaptability, and lives of purpose in work, family, community, and faith.

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