Tenure-Track ECE Professor — Research & Teaching

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waivers

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Western Carolina University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Electrical/Computer Engineering. The position is nine-month, tenure/tenure-track, with anticipated start January or August 2027.

The role focuses on teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels and growing research activity within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. We welcome candidates with strong teaching, scholarship, and service, plus potential for industry collaboration and student

Qualifications

• The applicant must hold a doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels is expected, with research and service emphasis.
• Candidates with industry collaboration and funded research are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses across EE/CE topics.
• Develop and supervise undergraduate and master’s research projects.
• Engage with external clients and Rapid Center initiatives for applied research.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Curriculum development

Education

Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Job description

Western Carolina University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Electrical/Computer Engineering. The position is nine-month, tenure/tenure-track, with anticipated start January or August 2027.

The role focuses on teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels and growing research activity within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. We welcome candidates with strong teaching, scholarship, and service, plus potential for industry collaboration and student