Assistant Professor

Description
The School of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Electrical Power and Energy Engineering. This position is a 100%, continuing tenure track Assistant Professor position with a start date of August 16, 2025.
Examples of Duties
Teach required and technical elective courses in Electrical Engineering. Engage in an active research program by publishing in peer-reviewed journals and acquiring competitive external funding. Supervise doctoral and master’s students. Provide school/university/professional service.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field at the time of appointment. ABD candidates may be considered if all degree requirements will be completed by August 15, 2025. If all requirements for the Ph.D. degree are not completed by that date, a term, non-tenure track appointment may be offered by University Policy (https://policies.siu.edu/personnel-policies/chapter2/ch2 -faps/conting.php). Candidates should have an established record of outstanding-quality research publications in the power systems and related areas, a commitment to excellence in teaching, and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Required Documents or Special Applicant Instructions:
Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.siu.edu/. A cover letter is required and should be uploaded to your application along with the following: A curriculum vitae, a copy of transcripts, a research statement, a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, and contact information for three references.  Reference letters for some applicants may be solicited directly from the referees at a later date. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For fullest consideration, applications must be received by the deadline date.

Supplemental Information
The School of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Electrical Power and Energy Engineering. This position is a 100%, continuing tenure track Assistant Professor position with a start date of August 16, 2025.

Housed within the College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics, the School of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering has state-of-the-art teaching and research infrastructure. Relevant to this position, the School offers a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and MS, and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The School houses a site of an Industry/University Cooperative Research Center funded by the National Science Foundation and the Center’s member companies, and a research Consortium established by the State of Illinois. Its faculty are active in acquiring extramural research funding from federal agencies, industry, and state agencies. The School provides support and excellent opportunities for the development of new faculty. To learn more visit https://engineering.siu.edu/elec.

Contact: Nathan Carroll, nathan.carroll@siu.edu
SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.

SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.