Job Description
Position Information Position Information (Default Section)
EEO Statement Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title Instructor - Electrical Engineering
Job Category: Faculty/Instructional
Department Electrical Engineering
EEO number: 26Y171
Position FTE 100%
Minimum Annual Salary Negotiable
Salary Band: FA NA
Job Summary/Basic Function: To develop and teach Electrical Engineering courses; participate in EE curriculum development and ABET accreditation process; provide academic advising to undergraduate and graduate students; and assist with departmental academic services. (Fiscal appointment)
Minimum Qualifications - Earned M.S. degree by the start date in electrical engineering or a closely related field.
- Commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, advising and mentoring.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to provide academic advising and counseling in an ABET-EAC-accredited Electrical Engineering or related engineering program.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, plus demonstrated instructional development and delivery skills in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Physics areas.
Preferred Qualifications - Ph.D. Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Teaching experience in a university academic setting.
Essential Functions and percent of time: Instruction and instructional support - (85%) - Develop, deliver, and asses undergraduate and graduate electrical engineering courses and laboratories, including curriculum development, instructional innovation, and supervision and mentoring of teaching assistants, as assigned
- Participate in and support departmental and program accreditation processes, including assessment, documentation, and continuous improvement activities.
Academic advising and mentoring - (10%) - Provide academic advising and counseling to students, to include mentoring students and supporting academic and professional development.
- Guide and support student activities and organizations
- The position will provide academic supervision, and professional guidance to undergraduate and graduate students, including supervision and mentoring of undergraduate students, guidance of independent study, research and senior design projects, as well as academic and career development.
- Supervision of graduate students including academic advising, career mentoring, and oversight of assigned instructional activities.
Faculty governance and service - (5%) - Participate in departmental, college, and university committees and contribute to academic and administrative service activities
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd): Non-Essential Functions and percent of time: Working Conditions - Office and laboratory.
- Length of contract is one year, annually renewable.
- Special Contract terms and conditions of employment apply.
- To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at .
- Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants Please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names of four references, and statement of teaching philosophy.
Posting Date 03/06/2026
First Consideration Date: 04/06/2026
Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
Job Tags
Contract work, For contractors, Work at office