Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering (3560)

Pocatello – Main campus. Not eligible for remote work, on‑campus position. Open until filled.

Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie‑classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students and faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting‑edge research and innovative solutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand natural beauty of the West.

We invite you to be part of our university community!

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) in the College of Science and Engineering at Idaho State University (ISU) is seeking applications for a full‑time tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in energy and power systems engineering to join our dynamic and growing team of engineering educators and researchers.

Applications are invited from candidates with outstanding teaching and research potential in the area of energy systems which may include power engineering, electronics, power system protection, stability, resilience, and power quality aspects for hybrid AC/DC grids with HVDC (High‑Voltage Direct Current), DER (Distributed Energy Resources) integrations or other related energy and power systems areas.

Candidates who value working across disciplinary boundaries, within and outside ECE, and with communities and industry, are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will join a department committed to exceptional student learning experiences. In addition to classroom and laboratory teaching, there are opportunities to engage with students through research, capstone projects, and student clubs. The department offers BS, MS, and PhD degree programs that enroll traditional students as well as working professionals from industry.

Candidates with strong experience in outstanding pedagogy and/or pedagogical research, as well as building externally funded research programs, are particularly encouraged to apply. Opportunities will be available to establish research collaboration with industry and government organizations in energy and related areas. Experience with RTDS and SCADA systems will be a plus. Idaho State University faculty has a long‑standing collaborative relationship with Idaho National Laboratory, which provides opportunities for joint research projects and joint faculty appointments.

This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.

• Teaching (60%):
  Participation in teaching programs, including classroom teaching, supervision of students conducting research, and personal interactions with and advising students. Faculty may decide on specific course content and instructional methodology, recognizing the approved course description, and academic policies approved by the department, college, and university. Teaching assignments are decided in discussion with the department chair. Professional Engineer licensure is optional and not required at the time of hire, but preferred for power and energy systems engineering faculty.
• Research (30%):
  Participation in research, including the preparation or performance of creative works and reflective inquiry, and disseminating research results by means appropriate to the discipline. Faculty are highly encouraged to seek funding for research from granting agencies or other sources and as such the outcome of sustainable research based on external funding is evaluated for performance.
• Service (10%):
  The successful candidate will be actively engaged in service and participate in the collegial responsibilities of departmental, college, and university governance. This also includes the dissemination of knowledge to the general public by making available the faculty member’s knowledge of the discipline.

• Ph.D. in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong…