Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering

About the role

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Penn State Behrend invites applicants for a non-tenure-line faculty position starting in Spring 2026 or Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in undergraduate education, with activity in research. This ideal candidate will be able to teach courses in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department which supports three programs: electrical engineering, computer engineering, and electrical and computer engineering technology.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department which supports three programs: electrical engineering, computer engineering, and electrical and computer engineering technology.
• Teaching interests should align in one or more of the following areas: electric circuits, electromagnetics, power, energy and batteries, automation, PLCs, digital signal processing, embedded systems, microprocessors, VLSI and electrical and/or computer engineering laboratories.

Requirements

• A Masters or Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field is required by the appointment start date.
• After an initial two-year appointment, the position is renewable, contingent upon enrollment demands, job performance, and/or availability of funding.

Qualifications

• Commitment to excellence in undergraduate education, with activity in research.
• Ability to teach courses in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department which supports three programs: electrical engineering, computer engineering, and electrical and computer engineering technology.
• Teaching interests should align in one or more of the following areas: electric circuits, electromagnetics, power, energy and batteries, automation, PLCs, digital signal processing, embedded systems, microprocessors, VLSI and electrical and/or computer engineering laboratories.

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Application Instructions

To apply, click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

Position specifics

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Penn State Behrend invites applicants for a non-tenure-line faculty position starting in Spring 2026 or Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in undergraduate education, with activity in research. This ideal candidate will be able to teach courses in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department which supports three programs: electrical engineering, computer engineering, and electrical and computer engineering technology. Teaching interests of the candidate should align in one or more of the following areas: electric circuits, electromagnetics, power, energy and batteries, automation, PLCs, digital signal processing, embedded systems, microprocessors, VLSI and electrical and/or computer engineering laboratories. A Masters or Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field is required by the appointment start date. After an initial two-year appointment, the position is renewable, contingent upon enrollment demands, job performance, and/or availability of funding.

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Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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