Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering

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Full-Time Faculty Sioux Falls, SD, US

2 days ago Requisition

Reports To:

Program Director of Engineering, Dr. Carl Olimb

The Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering is a tenure-track faculty position responsible for teaching undergraduate courses and laboratories in electrical engineering and related areas within the B.S. in Engineering program. The faculty member will contribute to curriculum development, lecture and laboratory instruction, and student design projects while supporting the growth of a new engineering program seeking ABET accreditation within a liberal arts environment.

The position includes responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, and service consistent with the expectations of faculty at Augustana University. The faculty member will contribute to the development of an ABET-aligned engineering curriculum and will participate in program assessment and continuous improvement activities.

Teach and create undergraduate courses and laboratories in electrical engineering and related areas such as circuits, electronics, digital systems, or instrumentation.

Contribute to introductory engineering and interdisciplinary engineering courses as needed.

Develop and implement laboratory experiences that support hands-on engineering education.

Advise undergraduate students in the engineering program.

Contribute to the development and implementation of the engineering curriculum.

Participate in program assessment and continuous improvement activities consistent with ABET accreditation standards.

Assist with development of laboratory infrastructure and instructional equipment for electrical engineering coursework with the intent of ABET accreditation.

Maintain a habit of scholarship according to Augustana's tenure expectations.

Engage undergraduate students in research, design, or applied engineering projects.

Participate in service activities within the department, college, university, and broader professional community.

Contribute to outreach and engagement with regional industry and community partners related to engineering education.

Support activities that strengthen the engineering program and its connections to the liberal arts.

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

Academic or industry experience aligned with appointment at the Associate level.

Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate electrical engineering courses.

Ability to contribute to laboratory-based and project-based engineering instruction.

Effective written and oral communication skills.

Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration within a liberal arts environment.

Experience teaching in an undergraduate-focused institution.

Experience developing or teaching engineering laboratory courses.

Experience mentoring undergraduate research or design projects.

Experience in preparing for/maintaining ABET accreditation

• Statement of teaching and research interests
• Three letters of reference

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