Assistant Professor – Electrical Engineering

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING

The University of St. Thomas (UST), a private Catholic university committed to the liberal arts and the religious and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education, invites applications from outstanding candidates for a full-time position in electrical engineering. The start date for the position is August 2025. We are seeking a candidate with expertise in electronics, power engineering, instrumentation, and robotics with a demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships with industry leaders and identify collaborative opportunities that bridge academic and industry advancements.

General responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses in electrical engineering.
Develop a research program involving and suited for undergraduate student participation.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with industry leaders, fostering collaborative opportunities for research, student internships, and industry partnerships.
Engage in service activities as needed by the department and the university.

Requirements:
A Ph.D. in electrical engineering.
Excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
A commitment to the university's mission.
Industry experience and a professional engineer (PE) license preferred.
Expertise in electronics, power engineering, instrumentation, and robotics.
Strong ability to develop relationships with industry leaders and identify collaborative opportunities in research and development.

Applicants must provide:
A cover letter addressing qualifications for the position.
Curriculum vitae.
Philosophy of teaching.
Research proposal detailing areas of interest and future collaborative opportunities.
Three professional letters of recommendation.
A reflective response on Ex Corde Ecclesiae.

A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. While applicants need not be Catholic, they must be able to support the University as it seeks to embody the richness of the Catholic intellectual tradition. For more information, please visit https://www.stthom.edu/Offices-and-Services/Human-Resources/Index.aqf#employment and click on Faculty Employment.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.