Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Grand Valley State University's Seymour and Esther Padnos College of Engineering is pleased to announce an opening for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position within our Electrical Engineering programs to start in August 2026, subject to funding approval.

We seek a candidate committed to excellence in teaching, curriculum development, scholarship, and service at both the university and professional levels.

GVSU’s Electrical Engineering offerings include an ABET-accredited BSE degree and an MSE degree focused on professional practice and applied research. The BSE program is distinguished by its strong experiential learning components, including a mandatory three-semester cooperative education experience through partnerships with local industries. Graduates from these programs are exceptionally well-prepared for careers in the industrial sector or for pursuing further advanced studies.

Required Qualifications and Education:

• Applicants must have a doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Applicants must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• They must be committed to the highest quality of laboratory and project-based teaching along with scholarly and professional development.
• Applicants with expertise in all areas of electrical engineering are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants must possess expertise with electronic instrumentation and proficiency in structured programming languages.

Preferred Qualifications and Education:

• The following expertise areas are particularly sought: signal processing and communications.
• Additional preferred qualifications include experience related to teaching, practice, recruiting and managing projects, collaborating with industrial partners, securing external funding, and collaborations outside of electrical engineering.

 

Responsibilities:

• Teaching: The primary focus of GVSU’s faculty should be their ability to teach fundamental classes across the entire electrical engineering curriculum, while also offering advanced courses in their area of expertise. This includes developing and delivering their own teaching materials, maintaining and operating a teaching focused laboratory, and providing detailed and prompt feedback to their students. 
• Scholarship: Secondary, faculty are expected to pursue professional development and scholarship in both the technical and engineering education in a manner that supports both undergraduate and master student participation in research.
• Service: Faculty are also expected to support the operations of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Padnos College of Engineering. They should expand GVSU’s influence through occasional outreach activities, community support, and involvement with professional societies.

Salary & Benefits: Minimum starting salary of $90,000, commensurate with experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Department/Division: Padnos College of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Campus: City Campus, Grand Valley State University, 301 Fulton Street W., Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6495

How To Apply: Apply online at jobs.gvsu.edu and select "Apply now."  Please include a (1) letter of interest or nomination, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) statement of teaching philosophy, and (4) at least three references . The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically. You will be required to provide names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three professional references on the application. If you need technical assistance, email Human Resources at hro@gvsu.edu. Questions about the position may be directed to the search Chair, Nicholas Baine at bainen@gvsu.edu.

 

Please note that GVSU may not be able to provide sponsorship for this role. Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Application Deadline: Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and the posting may be closed at any time at the university's discretion.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

 

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.