Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering

Ieee Ru Sb; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Augustana University seeks an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering to teach undergraduate courses and laboratories, contribute to ABET-aligned curriculum, and participate in program assessment within a liberal arts setting.

The tenure-track position emphasizes teaching, scholarship, and service, with opportunities to mentor capstone projects, develop labs, and collaborate across disciplines while advancing accreditation efforts.

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.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses and laboratories in electrical engineering and related areas (circuits, electronics, digital systems, instrumentation).
• Mentor undergraduate students in design projects, including capstone design experiences; advise engineering students.
• Develop and implement the engineering curriculum and laboratory experiences; contribute to ABET-aligned curriculum.
• Engage in scholarship and service consistent with tenure expectations; participate in program assessment and accreditation activities.
• Contribute to outreach and engagement with regional industry and community partners; support program growth and continuous improvement.

Skills

Teaching

Communication skills

Laboratory instruction

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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.


• Mentor undergraduate students in design projects, including capstone design experiences.


• 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.

Scholarship

• 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

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.