"Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Electrical Engineering"

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) in the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering at South Dakota State University (SDSU) is seeking a dynamic scholar to join our team as a tenure-track faculty member in Electrical Engineering at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative teaching, impactful research, and meaningful service while helping advance the land-grant mission of SDSU. Located in Brookings, South Dakota, this is a 9-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

The McComish Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science provides a hands-on, practical education that prepares students for careers in engineering, science, and technology. Our programs emphasize problem-solving, research, and collaboration with industry and government partners. Students benefit from a supportive learning environment and access to cutting-edge resources, while faculty have opportunities to engage in applied research and industry-focused projects that make a real-world impact.

Key responsibilities: This position will teach and conduct research in one or more preferred areas of electrical engineering, including power electronics, power systems, cyber-physical systems, hardware security, control systems, photonics, or closely related fields. The successful candidate will develop and maintain an independent, active research program, secure external funding from various sources, and share findings through leading journals and conference presentations. The role includes mentoring undergraduate students in computer science/software engineering and related university research programs, as well as supervising graduate students through their research projects. Teaching responsibilities span in-person, online, and hybrid formats, covering undergraduate lecture and lab courses, curriculum development, and creating advanced courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Service expectations include contributing to professional societies, working on committees within the department, college and university, and collaborating on research within the EECS department, the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering, and across the University.

Benefits: SDSU offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

Minimum qualifications: Earned Ph.D. in electrical engineering, or a closely related field by start date. Ability or potential to create an independent and collaborative research program in the preferred areas of electrical engineering (power electronics, power systems, cyber-physical systems, hardware security, control systems, and/or photonics) or closely related area that will complement the current research agenda in the department. Ability or potential to secure extramural funding. Ability or potential to publish research. Ability or potential to develop curriculum and teach courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Application process: SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications and responsibilities as outlined in the advertisement, Curriculum Vitae, a research statement (maximum 2 pages, attached as work or writing sample), a teaching statement (maximum of 2 pages, attached as other), and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process. Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. SDSU is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. Posting Date: 09/16/2025. Closing Date: 10/30/2025. Open Until Filled. Advertised Salary: The salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications, starting at $93,000 for Assistant Professor. Duration of the Term: 9 months. Appointment Percent: 100. Tenure Status: Tenure Track. Proposed Rank: Multiple Rank. Appointment Type: Regular. Scope of Search: External (includes Internal).

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007.

For questions on the position, contact the search chair Dr. Junjian Qi at 605-688-4526 or Junjian.Qi@sdstate.edu.