Lecturer - Electrical and Computer Engineering (UH Katy Campus) - (496612 )

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston in Houston, TX invites applications for a non-tenure-track Lecturer position at the Katy campus. Candidates should hold at least one Engineering degree; a Master's is preferred for undergraduate courses and a PhD for graduate courses.

Teaching excellence and collaboration are highly valued. Instruction will cover areas including Control Systems, Embedded Controls, Electric Power, Signal Processing, Computer Engineering, and Communication Systems.

Qualifications

• Master's for undergraduate courses; PhD for graduate courses.
• Demonstrated teaching experience with strong communication skills.
• Willingness to collaborate and develop innovative teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach ECE courses at UH Katy campus (e.g., Control Systems, Embedded Controls).
• Develop and update course materials and assessments.
• Contribute to curriculum development and student mentoring.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

PhD in design-related field

Job description

Department: ElectricalEngineeringSalary: Commensurate with experience

Description:

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) atthe University of Houston invites applications for anon-tenure-track Lecturer position at UH Katy campus. Qualifiedcandidates must hold at least one degree in Engineering, ElectricalEngineering or Computer Engineering. Ideal candidates will have aMaster's degree (for undergraduate courses) or PhD in adesign-related field (for graduate level courses), with an exemplar record of professional practice, scholarship, andteaching experience.

Candidates must demonstrate superior presentational skills, as wellas clarity in communication and openness to collaboration.Candidates with a strong commitment to innovative teachingpractices, critical practice, theoretical scholarship, as well asvarious specializations are encouraged to apply. Please be sure toindicate the ECE courses that you are interested in teaching.

Course Instruction will include the following areas:

• 1. Control Systems
• 2. Embedded Controls
• 3. Electric Power
• 4. Signal Processing
• 5. Computer Engineering
• 6. Communication Systems

The University of Houston is a Carnegie Tier One public researchuniversity that is located on a park-like campus a few minutes fromthe Houston city center. The university has embarked on an excitingperiod of research growth, a rising reputation, a committedleadership. The ECE Department stretches across two campuses, onein Houston (central), and one in Katy, TX. Our central campus ishome to 36 tenure-track faculty, 4 full-time research faculty, and4 instructional faculty, with 3 NAE members, 3 NAI Fellows, 8 IEEEFellows, 3 AIMBE Fellows, 2 SAE Fellows, 2 FRSC (UK), and Fellowsof OSA, APS, AAAS, ECS, and SPIE, among other distinctions.

The department is home to multiple NSF Centers, Industry/UniversityConsortia, and NanoFabrication Facility. The university has awell-developed faculty-centered ecosystem for translationalresearch and commercialization of technologies. The department hasmodern research facilities, annual research expenditures exceeding$10 million, and a vibrant graduate program with more than 100Ph.D. students. The successful candidate will join a collegialgroup of research-oriented faculty working in a highlycollaborative environment.

The Cullen College of Engineering is ranked #44 in the 2025 U.S.News & World Report list of top public engineering programsacross the nation. Houston is the fourth-largest city in the U.S.,with a population of over 6.8 million in the greater Houston area.It is the “energy capital of the world” and houses the largestmedical center in the world. The greater Houston area offersstate-of-the-art recreational facilities, world-class arts andactivities, excellent schools, and affordable housing.

This is a 12-month appointment, it may be renewable contingent onfunding, performance, and programmatic need. The anticipated startdate is September 1, 2026.

Employees are expected to have a home address in the state ofTexas for the duration of their appointments.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment andwill be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are securitysensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individualsconducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e.,communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems,electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or watertreatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure thesecurity and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are EqualOpportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.