Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Wilberforce University

Wilberforce; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilberforce University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The appointment begins Fall 2026 and supports growth in STEM programs with emphasis on workforce readiness and industry partnerships.

The candidate will teach across electrical engineering, computer science, and computer engineering, advise undergraduates, and build an externally funded research program while contributing to ABET accreditation efforts and university service.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering required; PhD must be conferred by Aug 1, 2026 if ABD.
• Experience teaching across multiple modalities (in-person, virtual, online) preferred.
• ABET accreditation involvement experience encouraged.
• Strong research, grant writing, and scholarly activity expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach electrical engineering, computer science, and computer engineering courses.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate ECE majors.
• Engage in and maintain active scholarly research activities.
• Establish an externally funded research program.
• Assist with ABET accreditation processes, policies, and procedures.
• Serve on departmental and university committees and engage in service.

Skills

AI

Data analytics

Data mining

Machine learning

Cloud computing

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering

ABD consideration with PhD by Aug 1, 2026

Job description

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Department: Academic Affairs

Reports To: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Full-time, Part-time, or Temporary: Full-time

Benefits Eligibility Status: Benefits Eligible

Job Summary

Wilberforce University is a small, mission-driven, career-focused institution with growing programs in STEM and applied fields, emphasizing workforce readiness, experiential learning, and industry and graduate school partnerships, and a legacy as the nation’s first private HBCU. Faculty in Engineering are expected to advance the University’s mission and core values through dedicated service, compliance with all institutional and academic policies, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a strong commitment to student and institutional success. Broad responsibilities include high-quality teaching, curriculum development, research and grant writing, and service to the University and community. Candidates must demonstrate instructional proficiency across multiple modalities (in-person, virtual, and online). This appointment begins in Fall 2026 and is subject to the availability of funds.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Primary teaching responsibilities include electrical engineering, computer science, and computer engineering courses.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate Electrical and Computer Engineering majors.
• Engage in and maintain active scholarly research activities.
• Establish an externally funded research program.
• Assist with ABET accreditation processes, policies, and procedures.
• Serve on departmental and university committees and engage in other forms of service to the university and academic community.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering, (from a regionally accredited or equivalent institution) and show outstanding promise in scholarship, research, or creative activity.
• Candidates with ABDs considered but must have a conferred Ph.D. by August 1, 2026.
• Preferred candidates must have demonstrated expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Database Theory, Data Analytics, Data Mining, Machine Learning, and Cloud Computing.

Minimum Qualifications

Prior Teaching Experience at a U.S. college or university or equivalent institution.