FA27-044: Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering in Edwardsville, Illinois at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is seeking to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. The Department maintains undergraduate programs in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering. It also maintains an M.S. program in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

The primary responsibilities of this person will be to support the Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering program, including teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in control systems, power systems, or related areas.

SIUE is a strong advocate of the teacher-scholar model, and therefore, the successful candidate is expected to be active in the design and teaching of classes that have extensive project-based learning activities, publish scholarly work, promote undergraduate research, supervise and mentor graduate students, and participate in service activities. The selected candidate will also be expected to establish and sustain an externally funded research program in a related area.

The School of Engineering is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining employees with all identities and backgrounds, and particularly candidates form underrepresented groups in STEM such as women faculty and faculty of color. SIUE faculty are encouraged to contribute to inclusive excellence in both the academic community and region through research, teaching, and service.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. For more on our State of Diversity, visit SIUE Mission, Goals and Plans.

Source of Funds
State

Terms of Appointment
Full-time (9 month), continuing, tenure-eligible appointment beginning August 2027.

For more information about employment benefits and policies, visit: Faculty Employment Benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants are required to have a doctoral degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field at the time of appointment.
• ABD (all but dissertation) candidates may be considered for the position if all degree requirements are complete prior to the appointment.

Application Process
Applicants should submit a complete application consisting of:

• A one-page cover letter.
• A curriculum vitae.
• Statements of teaching and research interests.
• Contact information for three references.

Questions (clarification only) can be directed to ece_fac_search@siue.edu.

Application Deadline
Application materials will be accepted until January 15, 2027 or until position is filled.

Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment.

Employment is contingent upon satisfying all legal requirements as set forth by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in regard to employability in the United States. SIUE makes no representation, warranty, or agreement that third parties, including government agencies, will approve submitted documents, applications, or petitions for an H-1B visa or Optional Practical Training.

SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. The State of Illinois requires that immigrant employees achieve H-1 status before they become eligible for certain benefits.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Acts (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, please call 618-650-2190 or email CareerInfo@siue.edu.

The SIUE Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.siue.edu/police/cleary-act-forms/ . The report contains campus safety and security information, crime statistics, fire safety policies, and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. This report is published in compliance with Federal law, titled the “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” and the Higher Education Opportunity Act also known as the “Campus Fire Safety Right to Know.” For those without computer access, a paper copy of the report may be obtained, with a 24-hour notice, from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration, Rendleman Hall, Room 2228, 618-650-2536.

Dual Career Support for New Faculty
The Career Development Center has partnered with SIUE's Toward an Inclusive Model of Excellence project to provide a variety of career services and resources to partners of new faculty who have relocated to the Greater St. Louis area. Support for this initiative was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through Award 1936141. Outlined below is a specific list of career services and resources available to help you on your career journey. Individuals are eligible to receive a maximum of three, one-hour appointments. Visit them online at: https://www.siue.edu/career-development-center/faculty/NSF-Advance-GrantLanding.shtml