Assistant or Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The newly formed Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at High Point University welcomed its first freshman class in fall 2019, and had its first graduates in spring 2023. We seek a creative, dynamic individual to play a critical role in the development of innovative, active learning classes and laboratories, and to contribute to ABET accreditation for both Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering programs. 

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a closely related field. While all areas of specialty within these fields are desirable, of particular interest are power, renewable energy, robotics and controls.

The successful candidate should have demonstrated promise of excellence in teaching, a record of scholarly achievement, an entrepreneurial spirit and an interest in working with highly motivated undergraduate students. This position may be filled at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, depending on the qualifications and experience of the applicant. The success of our undergraduate students is our primary focus.

Founded in 1924, HPU is a 98-year-old liberal arts institution located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. At High Point University, every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. “America’s Best Colleges” 2023 Edition, published in the U.S. News & World Report, ranks HPU #1 among all regional colleges in the South and #1 as Most Innovative Regional College in the South for innovative improvements in terms of curriculum, faculty, students, campus life, technology or facilities.

All applicants must submit a single attachment with the following sections:

• A letter of interest addressing the required qualifications and responsibilities A current CV A statement of teaching philosophy A statement of research interests Unofficial transcripts of graduate and undergraduate education Names and contact information for three professional recommendations

Any questions related to this position should be sent to Dr. Claire L. McCullough, Founding Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering, cmccullo@highpoint.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Start date for the position is August 2023. High Point University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in hiring. Applicants who don’t meet the qualifications or are not legally authorized to work in the US will not be considered. Choose to be Extraordinary!