"Assistant Professor of Practice, Associate Professor of Practice, Professor of Practice"

Job Details

Position Function:

Faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering conducting undergraduate teaching in the MSU/BCoE Engineering on the Coast program at the MS Gulf Coast Community College. Candidates should have expertise in one or more of the following ECE Technical Areas:
1. Circuits and Electronics
2. Digital Devices and Computing
3. Electromagnetics
4. Signal Processing and Communication Systems
5. Power and Energy Systems

Salary Grade: UC

For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is one of eight academic departments in the Bagley College of Engineering. The Department offers ABET-accredited undergraduate programs in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering, which the latter is jointly offered with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. It also offers graduate studies leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Programs are offered in Starkville, MS, on MS Gulf Coast and Online campuses. The Department is composed of 614 undergraduates, 131 graduate students (70% PhD seeking), 28 faculty members (including 6 endowed professorships, 4 IEEE Fellows), and 7 staff members. Research expenditures total approximately $15 million annually. Faculty members have developed a strong research program spanning the areas of computer systems, microelectronics, communications, electromagnetics, signal processing, machine learning, remote sensing, power, controls, and high voltage. The Department houses the largest university operated high voltage laboratory in North America. Additionally, faculty in the department are active in many University research centers (www.research.msstate.edu/ci/).

Area of Specialization:

Circuits and Electronics, Digital Devices and Computing, Electromagnetics, Signal Processing and Communication Systems, Power and Energy Systems

Anticipated Appointment Date:

August 16, 2025

Tenure Track Status:

Non-Tenure Track

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate courses and labs delivered in the EoC program.
Teach undergraduate courses and support the overall EoC program in electrical engineering.
Conduct assessment consistent with goals for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Pursue educational research support including submission of proposals and contact with funding agencies. Publish and present the results of creative activities at educational conferences and in journals.
Provide service to the unit and the profession.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Engineering Education, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related area OR its equivalent in professional achievement.

Title and rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication skills are a must.

Prior experience in teaching, coordinating, and assessing electrical and computer engineering courses. Industrial experience is also highly desirable.

Instructions for Applying:

Dossiers must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae with names and contact information for at least three professional references and a statement that describes educational interests. All applicants must apply online at http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.