Assistant Professor of Engineering (Electrical)

USI Department of History; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern Indiana (USI) invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Engineering (Electrical). The start date is August 2027, in Evansville, IN, within the Pott College of Science, Engineering, & Education.

The position emphasizes teaching, research, and mentoring undergraduates. The appointee will teach electrical engineering and freshman engineering courses, supervise student design projects, and develop an active research program involving

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Electrical Engineering or closely related field required.
• Conditional appointments may be considered at the rank of Instructor for applicants who have completed their graduate course work, but have not completed the doctoral degree at the time of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Teach classroom and lab teaching assignments in electrical engineering and freshman engineering courses.
• Direct student design projects and guide undergraduate research activities.
• Contribute to a research agenda leading to scholarly works and student engagement.

Education

Doctorate in Electrical Engineering

Job description

• 494339
• Evansville, Indiana, United States
• Faculty (Full-Time)

Title

Assistant Professor of Engineering (Electrical)

Division

Provost's Office

Department

Pott College of Science, Engineering, & Education

FLSA Status

Exempt

Salary Range

Annual Salary

EEO Job Group

2 C5

Position Summary

The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education at the University of Southern Indiana invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Engineering position, with a start date of August 2027.

Duties/Responsibilities

This position includes classroom and lab teaching assignments in electrical engineering courses, as well as freshman engineering courses. The selected candidate is also expected to direct student design projects. It is expected that this faculty member will have a research agenda that leads to scholarly works and the engagement of undergraduate students. This faculty member may teach classes in one or more of the following areas: electrical power, electrical machines, signal processing, electromagnetics, circuits, microcomputers, and electronics.

Required Knowledge And Skills

Doctorate in Electrical Engineering or closely related field required. Conditional appointments may be considered at the rank of Instructor for applicants who have completed their graduate course work, but have not completed the doctoral degree at the time of hiring.

About The College

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! For more information, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

About The Department

The USI Department of Engineering offers degree programs in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, and Engineering with emphasis areas of Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, and Mechatronics. Learn more at: https://www.usi.edu/science/engineering

Search Committee Chair

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Arthur L. Chlebowski, search committee chair, at [e-mail].

Best Consideration Date

For best consideration, please submit materials by October 10, 2026.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI may sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the Associate Director of Human Resources, Constance Hermann, at [e-mail] or [phone]. Contacting the Associate Director of Human Resources is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or [phone].

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.