Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering

Augustana University; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD, invites applications for an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering to join a tenure-track faculty team. The role centers on teaching undergraduate courses and labs, curriculum development, and ABET accreditation preparation in a liberal arts environment.

The position emphasizes scholarship, service, and mentoring as essential components of professional growth within a growing ABET-aligned program.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field required.
• Academic or industry experience aligned with Associate level appointment.
• Proven ability to teach undergraduate electrical engineering courses.
• Ability to contribute to laboratory-based and project-based instruction.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration within a liberal arts environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach and create undergraduate courses and laboratories in electrical engineering and related areas.
• Develop and implement laboratory experiences that support hands-on engineering education.
• Advise undergraduate students in the engineering program.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the engineering curriculum.
• Participate in program assessment and ABET accreditation activities.
• Engage undergraduate students in research, design, or applied engineering projects.
• Participate in service activities within the department, college, and professional community.

Skills

Teaching undergraduate EE courses

ABET accreditation experience

Curriculum development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Laboratory instruction

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

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Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering

Full-Time Faculty Sioux Falls, SD, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1400

Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering (start fall 2027)

Reports To: Program Director of Engineering, Dr. Carl Olimb

Position Summary

The Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering is a tenure-track faculty position responsible for teaching undergraduate courses and laboratories in electrical engineering and related areas within the B.S. in Engineering program. The faculty member will contribute to curriculum development, lecture and laboratory instruction, and student design projects while supporting the growth of a new engineering program seeking ABET accreditation within a liberal arts environment.

The position includes responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, and service consistent with the expectations of faculty at Augustana University. The faculty member will contribute to the development of an ABET-aligned engineering curriculum and will participate in program assessment and continuous improvement activities.

Primary Responsibilities

Teaching

Teach and create undergraduate courses and laboratories in electrical engineering and related areas such as circuits, electronics, digital systems, or instrumentation.

Contribute to introductory engineering and interdisciplinary engineering courses as needed.

Develop and implement laboratory experiences that support hands-on engineering education.

Advise undergraduate students in the engineering program.

Program Development and Assessment

Contribute to the development and implementation of the engineering curriculum.

Participate in program assessment and continuous improvement activities consistent with ABET accreditation standards.

Assist with development of laboratory infrastructure and instructional equipment for electrical engineering coursework with the intent of ABET accreditation.

Maintain a habit of scholarship according to Augustana's tenure expectations.

Engage undergraduate students in research, design, or applied engineering projects.

Service

Participate in service activities within the department, college, university, and broader professional community.

Contribute to outreach and engagement with regional industry and community partners related to engineering education.

Support activities that strengthen the engineering program and its connections to the liberal arts.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

Academic or industry experience aligned with appointment at the Associate level.

Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate electrical engineering courses.

Ability to contribute to laboratory-based and project-based engineering instruction.

Effective written and oral communication skills.

Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration within a liberal arts environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching in an undergraduate-focused institution.

Experience developing or teaching engineering laboratory courses.

Experience mentoring undergraduate research or design projects.

Experience in preparing for/maintaining ABET accreditation

Application Materials:

• Statement of teaching and research interests
• Three letters of reference

Augustana University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.