Description
The School of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Electrical Engineering. Priority will be given to applicants with exceptional potential for externally funded research in power systems. This position is a 100%, continuing tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a start date of August 10, 2027. For fullest consideration, applications must be received by the deadline date.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts.
Examples of Duties
Establish and conduct an active program of research by publishing in peer-reviewed journals and acquiring competitive external funding. Teach effectively required undergraduate courses in the Electrical Engineering curriculum and develop and teach advanced courses in power systems, as well as other emerging areas aligned with the school’s priorities and growth. Supervise doctoral and master’s students. Provide school/university/professional service.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field at the time of appointment. ABD candidates may be considered if all degree requirements will be completed by August 10, 2027. If all requirements for the Ph.D. degree are not completed by that date, a term, non-tenure track appointment may be offered by University Policy. Candidates should have an established record of outstanding-quality research publications in power systems, a commitment to excellence in teaching, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Applicants with exceptional potential for externally funded research in power systems will be considered.
Required Documents: Please submit a letter a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a research statement, a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, and contact information for three references. Reference letters for some applicants may be solicited directly from the referees at a later date. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For fullest consideration, applications must be received by the deadline date.
Contact: Joseph Bettress, joseph.bettress@siu.edu
Supplemental Information
Housed within the College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics, the School of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering has state-of-the-art teaching and research infrastructure. The School offers bachelor’s degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering. It offers master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Biomedical Engineering. It provides support and excellent opportunities for the development of new faculty. To learn more, visit https://ecbe.siu.edu/.
University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.
Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, and Employee Assistance Program.
SIUC also provides extensive tuition benefits for its employees and their families such as: tuition waiver/application fee waiver for the employee and their dependents, a Legacy tuition rate for children of SIU Alumni, and Civil Service Employee Counsel (CSEC) Education Assistance Program (EAP).
For more information please visit: https://hr.siu.edu/benefits/
