Position Title & Department:

Full Time Adjunct Faculty, Electrical Engineering

Posting # 5534

Department Description:

The electrical engineering department at USD is part of the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering (SMSE), which is ranked by U.S. News in the top 15 of non-doctoral engineering schools. The department offers undergraduate degrees in electrical engineering and consists of faculty who are devoted, challenging and inspiring students to learn the technical skills in electronics, embedded systems, power and communications. The mission of the school is to provide graduates with the perspective, social awareness and leadership skills necessary for becoming changemaking engineers. The department intends to introduce a new concentration in Intelligent Systems in the future.

For more information about the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering and the electrical engineering program, please visit: https://www.sandiego.edu/engineering/

University Description:

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity's urgent challenges.

Detailed Description:

The Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of San Diego (USD) invites applications for a nine-month contract teaching faculty position to provide in person instruction to begin September 1, 2026. There is a possibility of a renewal of the contract after the first year. This position is a full benefits-based position and requires face-to-face student instruction.

Candidates from all areas of specialization will be considered. Immediate instructional needs include but are not limited to: electromechanical systems, circuits, electronics, embedded systems, electrical power, digital design, signals and systems, electromagnetics, microwave engineering and communications. In addition to some of these areas, the department is also interested in candidates who have a background or interest in intelligent systems.

Selected candidate will be expected to teach courses equivalent to 9 - 12 units per semester.

This is a full-time/temporary, benefit-based/position with an anticipated end date of August 31, 2027. The appointment is renewable at the discretion of the University and dependent upon performance and continued funding.

Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or closely related field with a minimum of five years of experience in the industry or in academia (and candidates with a BS degree and ten years of experience, at least 3 of which are in teaching)
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the college level, or evidence of strong teaching potential for candidates coming from industry
• Breadth of competency across core EE content areas appropriate for undergraduate instruction (circuits, electronics, signals and systems, embedded systems, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching laboratory courses and supervising hands-on design projects
• Industry experience, particularly in product design, systems engineering, or applied EE
• Experience with or interest in capstone and senior design mentorship
• Familiarity with ABET accreditation processes and outcomes-based assessment
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or eligibility
• Experience mentoring undergraduate researchers or student competition teams
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive pedagogy and teaching diverse student populations.

Posting Salary:

$6,666 - $7,500/Monthly; Excellent Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD: Human Resources: Benefits

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Special Application Instructions:

Click Apply Now to complete our online application. In addition, please upload the following to your application profile for the hiring managers' review.

• Resume /Curriculum vitae.
• Application letter providing background and motivation not evident in the resume/CV.
• Courses in electrical engineering that can be taught by the candidate.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Contact: Paula Schmid, pschmid@sandiego.edu

If you have any technical difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at jobs@sandiego.edu