Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering

Wilberforce University; Wilberforce (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilberforce University invites applications for a faculty position in Electrical Engineering. The role emphasizes high-quality teaching across EE, CS, and CE, with opportunities in curriculum development, research, and externally funded projects.

The candidate should demonstrate instructional proficiency across multiple modalities (in-person, virtual, and online) and contribute to ABET accreditation efforts, scholarly activity, and service to the university community.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering required; 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.
• Prior Teaching Experience at a U.S. college or university or equivalent institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality teaching across electrical engineering courses (EE, CS, CE).
• Advise and mentor undergraduate Electrical Engineering majors.
• Engage in and maintain active scholarly research activities and grant writing.
• 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.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Research

Grant writing

Service

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Primary teaching responsibilities include electrical engineering, computer science, and computer engineering courses.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate Electrical 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 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.

Required Documents to Submit with Online Application:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae including all post-doctoral and/or professional employment; published and/or peer-reviewed articles; and authored, funded research proposals, with funded amount and funding agency
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be received prior to offer.)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy