Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Wilberforce University

Wilberforce; Ohio; Sur place; USD 90 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wilberforce University in Ohio invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Electrical Engineering. The appointee will teach undergraduate electrical engineering, computer science, and computer engineering courses, advise students, and contribute to research and ABET accreditation efforts.

The candidate will establish an externally funded research program, engage in scholarly activity across modalities, and participate in service to the department and university community.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering required; outstanding promise in scholarship, research, or creative activity.
• ABD candidates welcome but must have PhD by Aug 1, 2026.
• Experience or potential in AI, data analytics, ML, or cloud computing is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Teach undergraduate Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Computer Engineering courses.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate Electrical Engineering majors.
• Engage in active scholarly research and establish an externally funded program.
• Assist with ABET accreditation processes and participate in committees and service.

Connaissances

Artificial Intelligence

Data Analytics

Machine Learning

Formation

PhD in Electrical Engineering

ABD candidates considered

Outils

Cloud Computing

Database Theory

Description du poste

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