Metzger Endowed Educator in Power Systems Engineering

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science ( EECS ) at South Dakota State University seeks a distinguished professional to join us as the Metzger Endowed Educator in Power Systems Engineering.

This faculty position is ideal for a candidate with strong industry experience who is passionate about sharing expertise with the next generation of engineers.

The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing the department’s Power and Energy Program, which has supported local industries through $5 million in research funding, 15 undergraduate researchers, and 9 PhD students.

The successful candidate will lead the Center for Power Systems Studies ( CPSS ), expand industry collaborations, teach power-focused electrical engineering courses, supervise senior design projects, recruit students to strengthen program enrollment, and mentor students to successful careers in the electrical power industry.

This position offers a unique opportunity to blend industry knowledge with academic leadership and mentoring in a growing, high-impact program.

Located in Brookings, South Dakota, this position is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position, at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Practice.

The McComish Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science provides a hands-on, practical education that prepares students for careers in engineering, science, and technology.

Our programs emphasize problem-solving, research, and collaboration with industry and government partners.

Students benefit from a supportive learning environment and access to cutting-edge resources, while faculty have opportunities to engage in applied research and industry-focused projects that make a real-world impact.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Teach undergraduate electrical engineering courses emphasizing power areas.
• Supervise senior/capstone design projects in electrical engineering.
• Administer the Center for Power Systems Studies ( CPSS ) housed within the McComish Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
• Participate in student recruitment in electrical engineering with an emphasis on the power areas.
• Provide service to the department, college, and University, as needed.
• Enhance partnerships with stakeholders in the power industry to strengthen the curriculum and provide hands‑on experiences for students.
• Develop strong relationships with the power industry to connect students with impactful employment opportunities (i.e., internships and/or full‑time).
• Participate in recruiting events and new student orientations.
• Participate in Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering events.

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

• Earned B.S. degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field (by the start date) with a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in the U.S. power industry and professional licensure or power systems engineering‑related certificate OR Earned M.S. degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field (by the start date) with a minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in the U.S. power industry.
• The ability or potential to provide outstanding instruction of undergraduate level courses in power systems engineering and related fields.
• The ability or potential to provide leadership for institutional innovation in teaching and learning.
• The ability or potential to develop strong collaborative partnerships with other institutions of higher education, government agencies, industry and non‑profit organizations…