Electrical & Cyber Engineering Professor

hcu; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Christian University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the College of Science and Engineering. The role is open at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, beginning Fall 2026 or later, with leadership opportunities to build an innovative engineering program within a Christian university context.

The successful candidate will develop and teach project-based courses, advise students, engage in accreditation activities, and contribute to program growth.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience developing and teaching project-based curricula.
• Knowledge of current practices and research for innovative undergraduate curricula.
• Commitment to quality teaching in a Christian university.
• Background in digital design, microprocessors, embedded systems, or control systems.
• Knowledge of industry best practices, and cybersecurity design and engineering.
• Academic and/or industry experience in administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project-based fundamental and advanced courses.
• Design and teach courses and labs in electrical engineering and/or cyber engineering.
• Engage in student advising, student organizations, assessment and accreditation activities, and committee responsibilities.
• Participate in professional development of students and maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.

Skills

Communication

Curriculum design

Project-based teaching

Digital design

Embedded systems

Cybersecurity design

Academic administration

Education

PhD in EE/Cyber Eng

Job description

Houston Christian University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the College of Science and Engineering. The role is open at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, beginning Fall 2026 or later, with leadership opportunities to build an innovative engineering program within a Christian university context.

The successful candidate will develop and teach project-based courses, advise students, engage in accreditation activities, and contribute to program growth.