Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering

San Diego State University; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego State University invites applications for an assistant professor position in Electrical Engineering at the Imperial Valley campus. The successful candidate will teach core courses in circuit analysis and electronics and contribute to building instructional laboratories.

The role requires a PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field, a record of research, and a commitment to diverse student mentorship and service within SDSU’s broader mission.

Qualifications

• A record of original research and demonstrated capacity to develop a vigorous and independent program of research / scholarship / creative activity.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses; engage in campus and professional service activities.
• Terminal degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, with all degree requirements met.
• Preferred: demonstrated expertise in the discipline and its methodologies; publications, presentations, and/or funding; interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches; potential for extramural funding; university-level teaching; preparation for teaching diverse student backgrounds; ability to direct advanced undergraduate student research; experience with hands-on labs in circuits/electronics; industry or postdoctoral experience; partnerships with utilities, public agencies, community colleges, or community-based organizations.

Responsibilities

• Teach core Electrical Engineering courses at SDSU Imperial Valley.
• Build and coordinate circuits and electronics laboratories for the program.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program growth in Imperial Valley.

Skills

Original research record

Teaching graduate & undergraduate

Campus & professional service

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering

Job no: 563252
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Probationary, Full Time, Faculty - Engineering, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Description

The San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campusseeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor in Electrical Engineering w ith expertise in analog circuits and electronics to serve at its Imperial Valley campus . Qualified applicants must have expertise in one or more of the following areas: (1) analog, mixed-signal, and radio-frequency (RF) circuit design; (2) power management circuits, including battery management, charging, and energy-harvesting electronics for lithium-ion and other energy storage systems; (3) sensors, instrumentation, and measurement electronics for applications such as energy storage, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and health; (4) microelectronic and semiconductor devices, including device modeling, characterization, and reliability; and (5) electronics for direct lithium extraction and geothermal systems.

SDSU Imperial Valley (SDSU-IV), with campuses in Calexico and Brawley near the U.S.-Mexico border, launched a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will join its founding faculty, teach core courses in circuit analysis and electronics, and help build and coordinate the program’s instructional circuits and electronics laboratories. With its regional focus, responsive curriculum, and strong community engagement, SDSU-IV plays a vital role in driving economic growth and social change in the Imperial Valley, a region with major geothermal and solar energy resources and an emerging lithium industry. SDSU-IV operates within an interdisciplinary framework in which faculty from different disciplines collaborate closely, and faculty are encouraged to build research collaborations with colleagues and graduate students at SDSU’s San Diego campus. To learn more, please visit https://imperialvalley.sdsu.edu/ . .

Qualifications

Required qualifications by date of application

A record of original research / scholarly / creative accomplishments and demonstrated capacity to a) develop a vigorous and independent program of research / scholarship / creative activity, b) teach graduate and undergraduate courses; and c) engage in both campus and professional service activities.

Required qualifications by date of hire:

Terminal degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, with all degree requirements met.

Preferred qualifications:

Demonstrated expertise in the discipline and its methodologies

Record of publications, presentations, and/or funding

Demonstrated proficiency in interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches

Potential for securing extramural funding

University-level teaching experience

Preparation for teaching students from diverse backgrounds

Ability to direct advanced undergraduate student research

Understanding of the mission and goals of the academic unit and SDSU

Experience developing, teaching, or coordinating hands-on instructional laboratories in circuits and electronics

Industry or postdoctoral experience in circuits, electronics, or a related field

Experience developing partnerships with utilities, public agencies, community colleges, or community-based organizations

The minimum salary for this position is based on the current CSU salary schedule and may be revised based on contract collective bargaining. The anticipated salary range is from $96,000 to $99,000. Salary placement will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience, and salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances. San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation.

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

As part of its commitment to a safe and equitable "OneSDSU" community, SDSU requires that individuals seeking faculty employment provide at the time of application authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position; applications without this authorization will be considered incomplete and not considered. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Pursuant to Education Code 89521 , the California State University requires that employment applicants disclose any final administrative decision or final judicial decision issued within the last seven years determining that the applicant committed sexual harassment. This requirement applies specifically to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the Academic or Administrative position they are applying to. Disclosures shall be provided to the San Diego State University Center for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination for further adjudication. Please contact [e-mail] .

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

Advertised: Oct 28, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled