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Open-Rank Faculty Position in Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering

Florida Polytechnic University · Lakeland, FL · 2 mo ago
EducationFull-time

About the role

The Department of Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering at Florida Polytechnic University seeks tenure-equivalent faculty members to join the team starting in January 2026 or August 2026. The positions range from Instructor to Full Professor and are open to all ranks.

Responsibilities

  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering
  • Conduct research in the core areas of Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering
  • Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a collegial and collaborative environment
  • Participate in governance activities in accordance with the University’s vision and mission

Requirements

  • Effective university-level teaching
  • Research and publication in the core areas of Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering
  • Commitment to excellence in teaching and research

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree from an accredited institution for Instructor
  • Ph.D. in Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering or a closely related field for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor
  • Current rank of Associate Professor or eligible to apply for Associate Professor at current institution for Associate Professor
  • 6 years of experience at the rank of Associate Professor or equivalent for Full Professor

Preferred Qualifications

  • A commitment to excellence in teaching
  • The ability to establish/conduct outstanding research with tangible outcomes

Pay

Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and rank.

Schedule

Positions are open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

Application Process

  • To apply, submit PDFs of the following documents through the Florida Polytechnic Careers Website:
  • • Cover letter specifying the position and rank you’re interested in applying for, and addressing how your qualifications align with the mission of Florida Polytechnic University
  • • Curriculum Vitae
  • • Two-page research statement
  • • Names and contact information of 3 professional references
  • • Unofficial copy of undergraduate and graduate transcripts

Florida Poly Benefits Information

  • Health benefits through the State of Florida
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Medical and life insurance
  • Worker's compensation
  • Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Tenure-Equivalent System

  • Faculty appointments are renewable, multi-year appointments codified in a collective bargaining agreement
  • Initial contract durations are as follows: Assistant Professor: 3 years, Associate Professor: 3-5 years, Professor: 6 years
  • Post-PhD experience may be offered an accelerated timeline to apply for promotion to the next academic rank

Diversity Statement

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

Special Instructions Regarding Attachments

  • Required attachments are listed on each posting. Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application.
  • Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered.
  • An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire.
  • Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.
  • All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.
  • This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute 435.04.

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