Assistant or Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering

Purpose

OBU is a distinguished Christian university committed to integrating faith and learning. We strive to provide an education that fosters intellectual growth, spiritual development, and a commitment to service. Our Engineering Department is dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and industry engagement. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Electrical Engineering Professor to join our faculty. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, significant industry experience, and a commitment to Christian values. This position involves teaching undergraduate courses, participating in scholarly activities, and mentoring students.

Essential Functions

• Teach a variety of electrical engineering courses at the undergraduate level to include electrical circuits, controls, microprocessors, and power systems, depending on the applicant’s experience and expertise.
• Develop and implement innovative teaching methods that integrate faith and learning.
• Mentor and advise students on academic and career goals.
• Collaborate with industry partners to enhance the practical learning experience for students.
• Contribute to departmental and university service activities such as ABET accreditation, curriculum and program development, and student recruitment.
• Remain current in their field by participating in scholarly activities and being active in professional organizations.
• Uphold and promote the Christian mission and values of the university.

Other Duties:

• Assist with purchasing lab equipment.

Required Qualifications:

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field with engineering work experience.
• Strong commitment to integrating Christian faith with academic excellence.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Active involvement in a Christian church and alignment with the university’s statement of faith.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• 5 or more years of industry experience in electrical engineering.
• Professional Engineering license.
• Experience in curriculum development and academic program assessment.
• Involvement in professional engineering organizations.

Special Requirements:

• Must be a member of a local evangelical* Christian church. *Evangelical is a broad term referring to a segment within Christianity which maintains the authority of the Bible and the belief in salvation by faith in Jesus alone.
• Please apply using the link for “Faculty Applications” on the OBU website at: https://www.okbu.edu/hr/jobs.html 

OBU Benefits Summary:

OBU understands that our employees are our most valuable assets when fulfilling our mission. We strive to offer an extensive array of benefits and opportunities for employees to choose from. Full time employees benefit from the generous OBU provision of premium contributions for nationwide family-friendly Health and Dental coverages along with free life insurance that includes accidental death and dismemberment equal to an employee’s base salary. OBU provides access to optional employee-paid ancillary benefits like vision, hospitalization, critical illness, accident, additional employee-paid family life insurance coverages, and education benefits at OBU and other institutions of higher education. There is generous paid time off that includes annual granted vacation time, accrued sick leave, six annual holidays, and week-long breaks for Thanksgiving and Christmas that include energy conservation days. For all employees working at least half-time, there is an employer matching opportunity for retirement investments in a 403(b)(9) plan administered by Guide Stone. There are numerous other perks and opportunities for OBU employees including FREE family membership to the OBU Recreation and Wellness Center or RAWC, Global outreach university mission trips, cafeteria discounts, and parking privileges to name a few. For more information about the current OBU employee benefits and opportunities, please contact the Human Resources staff at HR@okbu.edu.