Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty (Open Rank, Multiple Positions)

Florida Polytechnic University; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Polytechnic University invites applications for several tenure-equivalent faculty positions in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the rank of Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, beginning August 2027. The department offers B.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering and an M.S.

in Electrical and Computer Engineering. We seek candidates who can teach, mentor, and contribute to applied research and industry collaborations.

Qualifications

• Instructor requires a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in electrical engineering or computer engineering.
• Assistant Professor requires Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field, completed before start date.
• Associate Professor/Professor requires the above and six years at the rank of Assistant Professor or equivalent.
• Evidence of effective university-level teaching is required for all ranks.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in electrical and computer engineering, including hands-on laboratory and design courses.
• Build a research program with tangible outcomes (Assistant Professor and above).
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students, including senior design and research projects.
• Contribute to department and University service and shared governance.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Mentoring students

Education

Instructor: Master's degree

Assistant Professor: PhD

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Tools

Lab courses

Job description

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty (Open Rank, Multiple Positions)

Florida Polytechnic University invites applications for several tenure-equivalent faculty positions in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the rank of Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, beginning August 2027. The department offers B.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering and an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Enrollment, research activity, and industry partnerships across Central Florida are all growing. With several positions open at once, new faculty will join as a cohort and help set the department's direction in teaching labs, graduate courses, and applied research.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in electrical and computer engineering, including hands‑on laboratory and design courses
• Build a research program with tangible outcomes, such as funded projects, publications, industry collaborations, or technology transfer (Assistant Professor and above).
• Instructors focus on teaching excellence and curriculum development instead.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students, including senior design and research projects
• Contribute to department and University service and shared governance

Areas of interest

• Communications RF, microwave, and antennas
• Renewable energy systems
• Robotics and embedded control
• Hardware/software co‑design

Minimum qualifications

• Instructor: Master's degree from an accredited institution with at least 18 graduate credit hours in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field
• Assistant Professor: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field, completed before the start date
• Associate Professor: The above, plus six years at the rank of Assistant Professor or equivalent
• Professor: The above, plus six years at the rank of Associate Professor or equivalent
• All ranks: Evidence of effective university‑level teaching

Preferred qualifications

• Teaching experience in laboratory, design, or project‑based courses
• Expertise in one or more of the areas of interest above
• Record or clear potential of externally funded research
• Industry experience, industry‑sponsored projects, or technology commercialization
• Experience mentoring student research or senior design teams
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure or active participation in IEEE or similar organizations

Key dates

• Start date: August 2027
• Full consideration: applications received by January 11, 2027. Review continues until the positions are filled.

Compensation and Visa Sponsorship

Compensation: Commensurate with experience and rank. Visa Sponsorship: Per Florida State University System directives, all H1B visa sponsorship is on hold until further notice. The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of hire and maintain status throughout their employment.

Foreign Influence Compliance Notice Florida Polytechnic University complies with applicable Florida laws and Florida Board of Governors requirements concerning foreign influence, including Board of Governors Regulation 9.012, Foreign Influence, and applicable provisions of Florida Statutes. Certain positions, including research, research‑related support, and visiting researcher positions, may be subject to additional screening, disclosure, and review requirements under applicable law and University policy. Applicants for covered positions may be required to provide complete and accurate information and supporting documentation regarding their educational and employment history, publications, research funding, affiliations, and other relevant activities, as applicable. Any employment offer or appointment for a position subject to these requirements is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all applicable screenings, disclosures, and required approvals.

About Florida Polytechnic University

Florida Polytechnic University — Florida's only public university dedicated exclusively to STEM — has been ranked the #1 public college in the South for six consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. Founded in 2014 as the twelfth member of the State University System, Florida Poly is growing fast. Enrollment is at a record high, new degree programs and laboratories are coming online, and the University is hiring faculty across many departments at once. New faculty arrive as a cohort and help shape what comes next. Teaching here is applied and project‑based, in small classes where faculty know their students. Faculty are rewarded for more than publishing: industry collaboration, applied research, and commercialization through start‑ups and technology transfer all count. Industry partners across Central Florida sponsor student projects, hire graduates, and work alongside faculty. The campus, anchored by the Santiago Calatrava–designed Innovation, Science, and Technology Building, sits in Lakeland on Florida's I-4 High Tech Corridor, within an hour of both Tampa and Orlando. Florida has no state income tax, and Lakeland's cost of living is lower than either metropolitan area. [Explore Lakeland]

Tenure‑equivalent appointment system

Florida Poly faculty hold renewable, multi‑year appointments under a collective bargaining agreement. The system substantially mirrors tenure systems at other State University System of Florida institutions: reappointment and promotion are based on a comprehensive review of accomplishments. Initial appointments are 3 years for Instructor and Assistant Professor; 3‑6 years for Associate Professor; 6 years for Professor. Applicants with post‑Ph.D. experience may be offered an accelerated timeline to apply for promotion. Faculty are eligible for NSF and NIH grants, including early‑career awards. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States; an appointment is not final until proof is provided. This position requires a background check, which may include a Level II screening as required by Florida Statute §435.04.

ABOUT FLORIDA POLY

Florida Polytechnic University opened for classes in 2014‑15 and is the twelfth university in the Florida State University System. The University was created as an exclusively STEM‑focused public university that offers high‑value undergraduate and graduate degrees and that has intentional industry connections with a focus on economic development of the high‑tech I‑4 corridor. Dedicated to preparing students for the competitive STEM workforce, Florida Polytechnic University blends traditional subject matter mastery with problem solving and laboratory experiences to provide students with learning opportunities applicable to both the workplace and a career of lifelong learning. The University delivers its courses in small class sizes, emphasizes a positive student to faculty experience, and is dedicated to both its teaching and research mission. Lakeland, home to Florida Polytechnic University’s ultra‑modern campus, is located along the I-4 High Tech Corridor halfway between Tampa and Orlando. Our central Florida community combines small town comfort with big‑city culture. Florida’s High‑Tech Corridor is home to 11,000 high‑tech businesses, and Polk County alone has more than 600,000 residents, four universities and one state college. Lakeland is just a 45‑minute drive from Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, professional sports teams, and thriving performing art centers. With no income tax in Florida, and a high standard of living, Lakeland and Central Florida continue to rise among the best places to live and work.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information. Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.

FLORIDA POLY BENEFITS INFORMATION

Florida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of health benefits (through the State of Florida) to help meet their specific needs, as well as the needs of their family. This comprehensive coverage includes flexible spending accounts, medical and life insurance, and worker's compensation. Health benefits are administered through People First, on behalf of the State of Florida, as pre‑tax insurance plans. People First handles all new hire enrollments, coverage changes, premium administration, and dependent eligibility. Their Service Center is staffed Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, at 1-866-663-4735.

RETIREMENT Florida Poly offers great options for retirement. From the required selection of a state plan to additional voluntary retirement plans, our employees have many opportunities to save and prepare for their future. Click Here for more information.

OTHER BENEFITS Discounts & Perks Annual Leave To help promote work‑life balance, Florida Poly provides a generous leave program, which includes paid time off and paid holidays. Qualified employees may accrue 22 days of annual leave. In addition, the University observes the holidays listed in our University Holidays policy FPU-1.008. Sick Leave Qualified employees may also accrue 12 days of annual sick leave and participate in our Sick Pool Program. Employee Assistant Program (EAP) EXPLORE LAKELAND FLORIDA Conveniently located along I-4 between Tampa and Orlando, Lakeland is home to Florida Polytechnic University and many other businesses and attractions. Click here to explore Lakeland, Florida.