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Job Summary
Savannah State University (SSU), College of Engineering Technology and Computing, invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor of Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) beginning in Spring/Fall 2027. The college's mission focuses primarily on teaching, scholarship through applied research, and industry/professional engagement. The incumbent must effectively teach 12 hours of undergraduate Electrical Engineering Technology courses per semester from an approved curriculum, with an assigned schedule. This includes curriculum development to move the program to the next level, mentoring, and advising Electrical Engineering Technology students. The incumbent must develop externally funded research/education programs with publishable results, participate in SSU recruitment and retention initiatives and work closely with students inside and outside of class. The Assistant Professor must maintain required office hours to provide assistance to students individually and in small groups. The incumbent is expected to collaborate with other faculty and industry professionals to ensure that the curriculum reflects current standards and industry needs.
NOTE: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.
Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes, teaches classes, and incorporates teaching strategies that foster student learning, success, and retention
- Maintains current instruction and discipline-specific knowledge through professional development, seminars, and conferences
- Advises students in matters related to academics, attendance, and behavior
- Collaborate with other faculties and industry to ensure that the curriculum reflects current standards and industry needs
- Work towards developing a research program with publishable results
- Development of externally funded research/education program
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a PhD degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering
- Must have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and to provide outstanding classroom and laboratory instructions
- Must be able to teach courses in Cybersecurity and embedded systems, Network defense & counter measures
Preferred Qualifications
- Skills in Robotics & Autonomous Systems and Electric Energy Systems etc.
- One or two years of teaching experience from an ABET accredited institution
Proposed Salary
The proposed salary range for this position is $75,000.00 to $80,000.00 annually.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of electrical engineering theories, principles, and practices.
- Knowledge of research methods and statistical analysis in electrical engineering.
- Knowledge of current trends, issues, and ethical considerations in the field.
- Knowledge of instructional strategies and learning principles.
- Skills in designing and delivering engaging lectures and course materials.
- Skills in interpersonal relations and classroom management
- Skills in using learning management systems (e.g., Desire2Learn) and educational technology.
- Skills in assessing student performance and providing constructive feedback.
- Skills in curriculum development and program assessment.
- Skills in oral and written communication for academic and professional settings.
- Ability to mentor and advise students on academic and career goals.
- Ability to integrate real-world applications and case studies into instruction.
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues and community partners.
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to all learning styles.
- Ability to maintain professional ethics and confidentiality.
Apply Before Date
Review of applications will begin upon receipt. For best consideration, apply by August 31, 2026.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.
