Assistant Professor in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Penn State University; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount for employees and their families

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Robust retirement plans

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Erie is seeking an Assistant Professor in Electrical or Computer Engineering. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, guide senior design projects, and develop a funded research program. A Ph.D. is required, with a focus on power systems, AI, or embedded systems. This tenure-track position offers a competitive benefits package, including tuition discounts.

Qualifications

• Commitment to undergraduate education and development of a funded research program.
• Experience in power and energy systems, embedded systems, or AI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach electric circuits, electromagnetics, and power engineering.
• Guide senior design projects integrating student experiences.
• Engage in funded research and service to the university.

Skills

Teaching undergraduate courses

Conducting research

Collaborative work

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Job description

Assistant Professor in Electrical or Computer Engineering page is loaded## Assistant Professor in Electrical or Computer Engineeringlocations: Penn State Erie, The Behrend Collegetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000072782# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete . **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see .** **POSITION SPECIFICS**Penn State Behrend invites applicants for a tenure-track position in Electrical or Computer Engineering starting Spring term (January) or Fall term (August) of 2026. This position will be in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department which supports three programs: electrical engineering, computer engineering, and electrical and computer engineering technology, where teaching assignments could be for any of these three. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of educators and researchers in nationally recognized programs with access to world-class facilities. The successful candidate will be expected to be committed to undergraduate education, the development of a funded research program, and service to the university.Faculty at Penn State Behrend’s School of Engineering benefit from strong institutional support for both undergraduate education and applied research. We encourage scholarship that aligns with our strengths in power and energy systems, battery testing and design, embedded and cyber-physical systems, devices (including fabrication) and sensors, robotics and automation, artificial intelligence and machine learning, advanced electronics, and communications. Our faculty are particularly encouraged to pursue interdisciplinary collaborations and industry partnerships, leveraging Behrend’s Open Lab model and state-of-the-art facilities. Looking ahead, construction will begin in 2026 on the new Center for Manufacturing Competitiveness (CMC), which will feature dedicated resources for metal casting, advanced polymer research, and battery testing. Research in these areas will be especially valued.The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses and guide senior design projects in area(s) electric circuits, electromagnetics, power, energy, automation, digital signal processing, embedded systems, microprocessors, VLSI digital circuits, and/or electrical or computer engineering laboratories in a collaborative environment and in research program that integrates undergraduate student experiences. A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a closely related field, is required by the appointment start date.Penn State Behrend () is a comprehensive four-year and residential college of Penn State, located in Erie, Pennsylvania. The college is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and outreach, and prides itself on the balance it achieves between teaching and research. Located on a beautiful, wooded hilltop campus, Penn State Behrend offers its nearly 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students an inspiring and technologically advanced environment characterized by close student/faculty interaction. The School of Engineering has over 1,800 students in our ABET accredited programs and is recognized as a top engineering school.Erie, a metropolitan area of 280,000, is located on Lake Erie's beautiful Presque Isle Bay. The region offers many cultural, sports, and recreational resources, including Pennsylvania’s most popular state park. Erie County is a major industrial, medical, service, and tourism center, and is within a two-hour drive of Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo. Residents benefit from a rejuvenated Bayfront District while enjoying a modest cost of living and affordable housing. There are five colleges in the area.Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please upload a cover letter, complete resume, teaching statement, research statement and the names of three references. Onsite teaching is an essential function of this position.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. **BENEFITS**Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our **CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS**Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review .**EEO IS THE LAW**Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.