WCU is seeking faculty candidates in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with expertise in one of multiple areas.
The primary location of this position is the main campus in Cullowhee, NC.
The College of Engineering and Technology (CET) at Western Carolina University (WCU) is growing!
The University has received substantial support from the North Carolina legislature to expand engineering to meet the rapidly growing needs of the region and state. Our engineering and engineering technology programs feature project-based learning embedded throughout the curricula, preparing our students for professional practice and advanced study. Industry engagement is a hallmark of our programs, and we pride ourselves as having faculty with significant industry experience. Our culture embraces faculty-student interaction through experiences such as undergraduate research. We are committed to changing the lives of our students and their families through a transformative experience at our rural main-campus setting in the mountains of western North Carolina, and at sites in Asheville and across western NC. The college’s programs are instrumental to the economic vitality of the region, and are advancing the university to be one of the nation’s premier regional comprehensive institutions. We are creating leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs with the foundation and skills needed for transformative careers in engineering and beyond.
We are recruiting faculty for several positions in engineering at the assistant, associate, and full professor ranks to join us during this transformational time at WCU. Faculty routinely teach in multiple topical areas at undergraduate and graduate levels.
This opening is a nine-month tenure/tenure-track position focused in Electrical Engineering. Summer opportunities for research, teaching, and other professional endeavors may be available. Rank will be determined at the point of hire. The anticipated start date is August 2026. The successful candidate will have expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Design, simulation, test, and validation of RF circuits and systems
- Semiconductor test, validation, and product engineering
- Smart cyber physical systems especially autonomous vehicles and/or connected manufacturing devices for Industry 4.0
- High-performance networking and computing for AI-driven systems
- Quantum computing applications
Successful candidates will be committed to teaching, scholarship, and professional service. Applied research that engages students, especially undergraduate students, is a hallmark of our program.
WCU’s Engineering and Engineering Technology programs are accredited by ABET’s EAC and ETAC, respectively. Successful candidates will be expected to support the University’s external engagement mission. Applicants are encouraged to visit the WCU website www.wcu.edu to learn more about WCU.
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