Professor of Practice, Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Opportunity

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a full-time, 9‑month, non‑tenure‑earning Professor‑of‑Practice position, with an expected start date of December 23, 2026.

We seek seasoned practitioners in the area of Electric Machines and Magnetism. This position presents an exceptional opportunity for a “scholar‑practitioner” to leverage their extensive high‑level academic and industrial experience, including leadership in the design and manufacturing of energy‑converting systems, to modernize our engineering curriculum. The primary focus of this role is the education and professional development of our students, translating complex theoretical concepts into practical, industry‑ready skills.

The successful candidate will utilize their vast professional network to bridge the gap between academic instruction and current engineering practices. Given the scale of our programs, this is a unique opportunity to shape the future workforce by developing hands‑on laboratory experiences and teaching core courses in electromechanical dynamics and circuit analysis. Research is also a component of the role, with an emphasis on fostering collaborative projects with departmental faculty and external experts, fueled by the candidate’s practical background in analysis‑led design and manufacturing.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated a distinguished record of technical leadership, as evidenced by a history of managing major projects. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to high‑quality teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, using their years of practical experience to provide students with a deep understanding of the real‑world challenges in advanced power systems and applied electromagnetics.

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• At least 10 years of professional experience with design, development, integration, testing, and operation of energy conversion machines and systems.

• Prior experience in teaching, mentoring, or curriculum development at the university level.
• Prior experience in the development and management of funded research projects as the Principal Investigator (PI).

• Curriculum vitae.
• Letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as research agenda and teaching experience/interest.

Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

On March 10, 2026, UCF received clarification that the current State moratorium on H1B visas applies not only to new sponsor ships but also to H1B transfers into the institution. This means we are unable to process transfers for individuals currently holding H1B status with other employers. UCF will share updates as soon as State guidance changes or additional details become available.

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research‑related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research‑related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post‑doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual (12‑month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.
• And more… For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.