Assistant or Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering

About the Role

The Engineering Department at SUNY Maritime College is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering. This is a 10-month academic-year appointment, potentially non-tenure-track Lecturer or tenure-track Assistant Professor. The program has a strong focus on electrical power engineering, preparing students for applications in maritime, transportation, energy, and industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach and develop undergraduate courses in electrical engineering, with an emphasis on electrical power engineering (e.g., electrical power systems, electric machines, renewable energy, signals and systems).
• Teach and develop hands-on electrical engineering laboratory courses using contemporary equipment, instrumentation, simulation, and analysis tools.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students, supporting their academic, professional, and career development.
• Participate in project design, undergraduate research, internships, and other student-learning activities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with industry, maritime organizations, professional societies, and the SUNY System.
• Conduct research, applied research, or scholarly/professional activities.
• Participate in ABET assessment and continuous improvement activities.
• Contribute to departmental and college service, including committee work, student recruitment, and outreach.
• Contribute to a just, inclusive, and supportive educational environment for students from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• An advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to teach and develop undergraduate electrical engineering courses.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to teach laboratory-based and hands-on engineering courses.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to advise and mentor undergraduate students.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to conduct research, applied research, or professional engineering activities.
• A commitment to departmental and college service.
• A commitment to student recruitment, outreach, and engagement with the engineering and maritime communities.

For appointment at the Assistant Professor level, a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline is required, or there must be a reasonable expectation of timely completion of the Ph.D.

Highly qualified candidates may be considered for a non-tenure-track Lecturer appointment.

Candidates with a master's degree, professional engineering licensure, or significant relevant industrial experience are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with expertise or professional experience in:

• Electrical Power Engineering and Power Systems
• Renewable Energy and Energy Storage
• Electric Machines and Drives
• Signals and Systems
• Maritime, transportation, or industrial electrical applications

Experience with hands-on engineering education, undergraduate research, industry collaboration, or professional engineering practice is highly desirable.

Additional Information

• Classification/Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000 annually.
• Appointment: Tenure-track, academic year (10-month) appointment.
• Compensation: Full benefits package in accordance with the contract between the State University of New York and United University Professionals. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• FLSA Status: Exempt.