Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering
University Of The, Inc.arnate Word
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Job summary
University of the Incarnate Word invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering starting Fall 2027. The department expects teaching four courses in the fall and four in the spring, with research, service, and student mentorship integrated into duties.
UIW supports ABET accreditation efforts and a comprehensive benefits package. The role requires a PhD in EE or closely related field, prior teaching experience, and a commitment to undergraduate education,
Qualifications
- PhD in Electrical Engineering or closely related field; ABD candidates may be considered with expected completion by start date.
- Teaching experience at college/university level in EE or related discipline with evidence of effectiveness.
- Experience developing laboratories in RF, communications, electromagnetics, or related areas.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate courses in electrical engineering.
- Prepare course outlines based on departmental syllabi.
- Mentor students and advise on coursework and senior design projects.
- Conduct scholarly research and publications; participate in service to department and university.
- Support ABET accreditation efforts and curriculum outcomes.
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Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering
2027-2028
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
The Department of Engineering, Computing and Cybersecurity invites full-time candidates for the tenure-track Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering position within the School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering beginning Fall 2027. Full-time faculty at UIW are expected to teach four courses in the fall semester and four courses in the spring semester. The Department of Engineering, Computing, and Cybersecurity at UIW offers the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics and the Bachelor of Science in Engineering with tracks including Electrical and Management, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (CIS), and a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Systems (CSEC).
In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standard of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. The duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship service, and professional activities.
UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.
- Teach undergraduate courses in person related to electrical engineering.
- Prepare course outlines based on approved departmental syllabi.
- Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes and accreditations (ABET) are met.
- Prepare and administer timely and meaningful exams, projects, and assessments for assigned courses.
- Advise and mentor students; provide individual assistance to students during weekly office hours.
- Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and processes including timely record keeping of student activities, fair, and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
- Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
- Perform regular scholarly research and publication.
- Provide service to the respective department, college, university, community, and profession.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or standard electromagnetic/ communications simulation software (e.g., HFSS, CST, or equivalent).
- Strong skills in pursuing external support, industry partnerships, or collaborative research projects.
- Knowledge of communication systems and wireless communications, with examples including analog and digital modulation, coding, MIMO, OFDM, software-defined radio, spread spectrum and emerging wireless systems.
- Knowledge of electromagnetics and RF/microwave engineering, with examples including transmission lines, wave propagation, antenna theory and design, antenna arrays, and link-budget analysis.
- Ability to teach using MATLAB or Python and communications, electromagnetic, or machine-learning tools, and to guide students in hands‑on RF, communications, and embedded hardware‑software co‑design projects (e.g., FPGAs, DSPs, or microcontroller-based wireless prototypes).
- Ability and willingness to contribute to the broader undergraduate Electrical Engineering curriculum outside the primary area of specialization, such as engineering physics, computer programming, circuits, logic design, and introduction to controls systems as departmental needs require.
- Commitment to undergraduate student success, including senior design, undergraduate research, and student mentoring.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness and the ability to contribute to academic program administration and continuous improvement.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills.
- Ability to take initiative and work effectively in a demanding and diverse university environment.
- Ability to develop professional and industry connections that support internships, capstone projects, and student opportunities.
- Collegiality, openness to new ideas, and willingness to learn and adapt.
- Commitment to following applicable university policies and procedures.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
- Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field, such as Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Electromagnetics, or a related discipline relevant to the position. Note that ABD candidates in said field with expected completion by assignment start date will be considered.
- At least one (1) year of teaching experience at the college or university level in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline, as instructor of record, laboratory instructor, or teaching assistant, with evidence of teaching effectiveness or potential.
- A record of scholarship or demonstrated potential to develop a sustainable scholarly program, such as peer-reviewed publications or research activity in communications, wireless systems, RF/microwave engineering, electromagnetics, antennas, AI/ML-enabled communications, signal processing, or related areas. Scholarship should be appropriate to a teaching-focused university and offer opportunities for undergraduate involvement.
- At least one (1) year of experience developing laboratories in RF, communications, electromagnetics, or related areas, and mentoring senior design projects.
- Experience with hardware integration for wireless and RF systems, such as FPGA -based digital signal processing (DSP), baseband implementation, or real-time experimentation using software-defined radio (SDR) hardware.
- Experience applying AI/ML or data-driven methods to wireless, RF, or electromagnetic applications, such as spectrum sensing, channel estimation, surrogate modeling, signal classification, or intelligent resource allocation.
- Familiarity with RF test and measurement instrumentation (e.g., software-defined radios, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, or antenna measurement systems).
- Experience teaching or supporting laboratory instruction in control systems, feedback control, robotics, or automation is desirable but not required; familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink or comparable modeling and simulation tools is an asset.
- Industry or government experience in wireless, RF/microwave, antenna, or communications systems engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or progress toward licensure, where relevant.
None specified
Typical hours for full-time faculty
Typical for faculty in this discipline
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Full Time
Faculty
08/16/2027
Dean, School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering
$80,000 Annualized
10/27/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
N/A.
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.
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