Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering

Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering (start fall
2027)

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 Engineeringprogram. The faculty member will contribute to curriculum development, lecture and laboratory instruction, and student design projects while supporting the growth of a new engineering programseeking 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 inprogram assessment and continuous improvement activities.

Teaching 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 engineeringeducation.

Mentor undergraduate students in design projects,including capstone design experiences.

Advise undergraduate students in the engineering program.

Program Development and Assessment

Contribute to the development and implementation of the engineering curriculum.

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

Assist with development of laboratoryinfrastructure and instructional equipment for electrical engineering coursework with the intent of ABETaccreditation.

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

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

Service Participate in service activities within the department, college, university, and broader professionalcommunity.

Contribute to outreach and engagement with regionalindustry and community partners related to engineeringeducation.

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 engineeringinstruction.
• 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 teachingengineering laboratory courses.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate research or design projects.
• Experience in preparing for/maintainingABET accreditation

Augustana University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalistcandidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.