"Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering/Lithium-based Energy Technologies"

The Department of Electrical Engineering at San Diego State University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Lithium-based Energy Technologies at the rank of Assistant Professor at SDSU's Imperial Valley campus, with an anticipated start date of August 2025. Qualified applicants must have expertise in lithium-based energy systems that may include one or more of the following areas: (1) renewable energy systems grid integration and its scientific foundations, including dynamics, controls, optimization, and learning, (2) advanced power electronics for grid applications and transportation electrification, (3) battery management systems and energy management systems for transportation and renewable energy storage applications, and (4) big data analytics, forecasting, and artificial intelligence for renewable energy applications.

The minimum salary for this position is based on the current CSU salary schedule for Assistant Professors and may be revised based on contract collective bargaining. The anticipated salary range is from $94,000 - $97,000. Salary placement will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an active externally funded research program, achieve excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, advise students, and participate in departmental governance and university service. The ability to interact with other research groups and create/maintain ties with major industrial players within the broader energy community will be an asset. The department is a consortium member of the NSF/ONR/EPRI funded CUSP (https://cusp.umn.edu/), part of Southern California Energy Innovation Network funded by California Energy Commission, and also houses the DOE-funded Center for Electric Drive Transportation.

We are seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups. Candidates must satisfy two or more of the eight Building on Inclusive Excellence (BIE) criteria.

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/157224. Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching, research and diversity statements, and names and contact information of three references.