Engineering, Instructor in Computer Engineering (Temporary), Non-Tenure Track

About the Role

The Department of Engineering in the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago seeks qualified candidates for a one-year appointment as Full-Time Instructor beginning Fall 2026. Our ABET-accredited engineering program emphasizes hands-on learning, small class sizes, and close faculty mentorship. Students build a strong engineering foundation before specializing in biomedical, computer, or environmental engineering, with opportunities for design projects, laboratory work, and capstone experiences. For more information about the department, please visit its website at https://www.luc.edu/engineering/.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate engineering courses within the common engineering core and one or more specialty areas.
• Contributing to a culture of inclusion, committed to interdisciplinarity, dedicated to the pursuit of external grants, and appreciative of a Jesuit, Catholic education.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in electrical engineering, computer engineering, biomedical engineering, or a closely related field at the time of appointment.
• Clear potential for excellence in teaching and student mentorship.
• Willingness to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education.

Skills

Strong teaching expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Digital electronics and digital systems design
• Computer architecture
• Embedded systems and microcontrollers
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning

Pay

$75,000 – $80,000/year.

Benefits

Benefits-eligible employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, wellness programs, and tuition benefits. Benefit eligibility varies based on employee classification and appointment.

Schedule

Full time.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit to www.careers.luc.edu: (1) letter of interest; (2) a current Curriculum Vitae; (3) a statement on teaching philosophy and experience; (4) a statement addressing past or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body and engaging a diverse community through teaching and service; and (5) names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to provide letters of recommendation (letter writers will receive an electronic prompt asking them to submit their letters). Applications received before August 7, 2026, will receive full consideration. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please direct inquiries to Vincent Chen at engineering@luc.edu.