"Assistant Professor Electrical and Computer Engineering"

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the four available Assistant Professor positions require expertise in teaching electrical and/or computer engineering courses, conducting research in the candidate's area of specialization, and contributing to the service mission of the department.

The successful candidates will be expected to 1) develop and teach both undergraduate and graduate courses (lecture and laboratory) in Electrical and Computer Engineering. 2) engage in advising and mentoring students; 3) contribute to program assessment and implement continuous improvement strategies; 4) pursue scholarly activities, including conducting research, securing grants, and publishing in reputable journals; 5) serve on departmental, college, and university committees and engage in professional service activities, and 6) actively participate in professional organizations relevant to their field of expertise.

Additionally, the successful candidates will be expected to establish strong research programs in their specialized fields, including actively seeking external funding to support their research endeavors.

We encourage applicants from all areas of interest, including but not limited to Control Systems, Robotics, Electromagnetics and Antennas, Embedded Systems, Computer Systems, Machine Learning, Microelectronics, VLSI, Electronic Warfare, IC Design, Communication and Networks, Cybersecurity or any other closely related field.

These positions are academic (10 months), tenure-track appointments, and the salaries are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Earned terminal degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering by August 1, 2026.
• Demonstrated proficiency in English communication, both oral and written.
• Proven ability to effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering. This may include but is not limited to subjects such as Control Systems, Embedded Systems, VLSI, Digital Signal Processing, Microelectronics, or other relevant topics within Electrical and Computer Engineering.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best-practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research and teaching experience in one or more of the broad areas listed in the job summary.
• Evidence of research excellence, including grant activities.
• Relevant industrial experience or post-doctoral research experience.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled. Screening of applications begins October 08, 2025, and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Dr. Sungkyun Lim, Search Chair
Email: sklim@georgiasouthern.edu
Phone: 912-478-2266