Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering (3560)

Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering (3560)

Pocatello - Main
NOT eligible for remote work, on-campus position
Open until filled

Institution Information

Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students and faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand, natural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of our University community!

Job Description

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) in the College of Science and Engineering at Idaho State University (ISU) is seeking applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in energy and power systems engineering to join our dynamic and growing team of engineering educators and researchers.

Applications are invited from candidates with outstanding teaching and research potential in the area of energy systems which may include power engineering, electronics, power system protection, stability, resilience, and power quality aspects for hybrid AC/DC grids with HVDC (High-Voltage Direct Current), DER (Distributed Energy Resources) integrations or other related energy and power systems areas.

Candidates who value working across disciplinary boundaries, within and outside ECE, and with communities and industry, are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will join a department committed to exceptional student learning experiences. In addition to classroom and laboratory teaching, there are opportunities to engage with students through research, capstone projects, and student clubs. The Department offers BS, MS and PhD degree programs that enroll traditional students as well as working professionals from industry. Candidates with strong experience in outstanding pedagogy and/or pedagogical research, as well as building externally funded research programs, are particularly encouraged to apply. Opportunities will be available to establish research collaboration with industry and government organizations in energy and related areas. Experience with RTDS and SCADA systems will be a plus. Idaho State University faculty has a long-standing collaborative relationship with Idaho National Laboratory, which provides opportunities for joint research projects and joint faculty appointments.

This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Professor role is the starting point on the academic faculty member career pathway at ISU. Faculty members are full members of the Department and play an active role in democratic processes and governance. Responsibilities of the role include active participation in teaching, research, and service:

1. Teaching (60%): Participation in teaching programs, including classroom teaching, supervision of students conducting research, and personal interactions with and advising students. A faculty member may decide on specific course content and instructional methodology, recognizing the approved course description, and academic policies approved by the Department, the College, and the University. Teaching assignments are decided in discussion with the Department Chair. Professional Engineer licensure is optional and not required at the time of hire, but preferred for power and energy systems engineering faculty.
2. Research (30%): Participation in research, including the preparation or performance of creative works and reflective inquiry, and disseminating research results by means appropriate to the discipline. Faculty are highly encouraged to seek funding for research from granting agencies or other sources and as such, the outcome of sustainable research based on external funding is evaluated for performance.
3. Service (10%): The successful candidate will be actively engaged in service and participate in the collegial responsibilities of Departmental, College, and University governance. This also includes the dissemination of knowledge to the general public by making available the faculty member's knowledge of the discipline.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Ph.D. in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
2. Strong interest in undergraduate and graduate teaching and the ability to effectively develop, instruct, and engage learners.
3. Experience in effectively communicating the results of research within and outside of the academy, including publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Industry experience in engineering, trades, sciences, and technology industries.
2. Experience with interdisciplinary and collaborative research projects as well as with managing large, multi-year research projects.
3. Experience working with industry and community partners for research projects.
4. Team, lab, and facility management experience, including but not limited to safety, supervision, and procurement.
5. Pedagogical experience and training in teaching, lesson planning, and curriculum design across wider spectra of ECE related topics.
6. Teaching, research, service, and volunteerism related to the faculty role, as well as community boards and organizations, outreach to and helping in high-need communities and areas.
7. Grant application and financial management experience, and personnel training.

Additional Information

You must submit the following documents for consideration:

1. Cover letter.
2. Curriculum vitae, including research, teaching, and service experience related to the role and responsibilities, as well as the listed qualifications.
3. Teaching portfolio, including:
   a. Teaching philosophy (maximum 3 pages), including how you will contribute to providing exceptional educational experiences that focus on learner engagement, experiential and active learning, while building engineering knowledge and skills, intellectual maturity, and ethics;
   b. Evidence and potential for teaching effectiveness, such as related training, teaching assistantships, courses instructed, recent course evaluations, and example course outlines for courses you delivered as an instructor.
4. Research plan (maximum 3 pages) that outlines main areas of current research and short and long-term research goals, and how to build and retain a high-performing research team with varied backgrounds. Please include your plans for the design of the research environment and the team, and for opportunities for all members of the team to engage with the work being conducted and other opportunities that will advance their career goals, and up to 5 recent peer-reviewed research publications.
5. A list of three (3) professional references, including current contact information.

This position will remain open until it is filled. Salary for this position starts at $98,000 and will be commensurate with experience, qualifications and potential contributions to the organization. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.

Posting Number: req2700
Type: Working 9 months per year
Position: Faculty Tenure Track
College of Science and Engineering

Idaho State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.