What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Practice - Power Systems position at Portland State University?
Position Details
Proposed Start Date
09/16/2026
Rank
CP - Asst Professor of Practice
Working Title
Assistant Professor of Practice - Power Systems
Position Number
D91781
Representation
AU - AAUP
Faculty Type
Non-Tenure Track Continuous
Fixed Term End Date:
Position FTE
1.0
Term of Service
9 month
Position Summary
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
Portland State University is a public research university located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. The 50-acre downtown campus places students in a vibrant center of culture, business, and technology, allowing students to participate in internships, co-ops, and community-based projects. The University’s mission is to let knowledge serve and our urban setting and unique relationship with the public agencies and industry provide a living laboratory for research and collaboration. More than 23,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and our state-of-the-art engineering and computer science research, teaching, and lab spaces.
The Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science has 100 full-time faculty and enrolls more than 2,800 students who complete bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral degrees, and graduate certificates from our five departments (civil and environmental engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, engineering and technology management, and mechanical and materials engineering). The college has a commitment to serving students in a welcoming environment and strives for excellence and impact in our research and teaching mission. More information can be found on the Maseeh College website.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering serves a diverse population of students including military veterans, community college transfers, students with prior work experience, and international students from around the world. The Department offers ABET-accredited B.S. degree programs in electrical engineering and computer engineering, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. programs. The Department has 26 faculty members, including three IEEE Fellows and ASA and ACM Fellows, with a focus on excellence in teaching. The department is guided by its strategic vision and has implemented a mentoring plan to support new faculty and promote growth and collaboration among colleagues.
Position Summary
The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department at Portland State University seeks outstanding candidates for a Non-Tenure Track Faculty (NTTF) Assistant Professor of Practice in Power Systems.
This teaching position focuses teaching in both undergraduate and graduate courses in a broad range of courses in electrical engineering. This 1.0 FTE 9-month teaching appointment will typically be responsible for teaching two 4-credit courses each quarter of the academic year (fall, winter, and spring). Additional responsibilities include service to the department, college, or university, capstone project supervision, curriculum and program development, and teaching laboratory directorship. The faculty member will be expected to engage with regional industry partners to strengthen power engineering career development pathways, recruit guest speakers and adjunct faculty, and inform continuous improvement of PSU’s power-track BS EE and MS ECE programs.
This teaching position focuses teaching in both undergraduate and graduate courses in a broad range of courses in electrical engineering. This 1.0 FTE 9-month teaching appointment will typically be responsible for teaching two 4-credit courses each quarter of the academic year (fall, winter, and spring). Additional responsibilities include service to the department, college, or university, capstone project supervision, curriculum and program development, and teaching laboratory directorship. The faculty member will be expected to engage with regional industry partners to strengthen power engineering career development pathways, recruit guest speakers and adjunct faculty, and inform continuous improvement of PSU’s power-track BS EE and MS ECE programs.
Primary Activity
I - Instructional
Minimum Qualifications
- Master of Science Degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related discipline
- Experience teaching and/or related industry experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related discipline
- Demonstrated teaching excellence
- Experience teaching at least three courses in higher education and/or 3 years of related industry experience
- Experience teaching graduate and undergraduate electrical and computer engineering courses
Key Cultural Competencies
- Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
- Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
- Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
- Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Professional Standards of Conduct
At Portland State University, all employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner which maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. It is the responsibility of every member of the Portland State University community to conduct themselves in accordance with our PSU Professional Standards of Conduct which are available at https://www.pdx.edu/dean-student-life/psu-faculty-code-conduct.
Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.
The starting annual 9-month salary for this position will be between $85,000-$92,690 based upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. The starting salary may be negotiable above this range, however it will be dependent upon the knowledge, experience, skills and abilities of the chosen candidate, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.
An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview
Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator
The starting annual 9-month salary for this position will be between $85,000-$92,690 based upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. The starting salary may be negotiable above this range, however it will be dependent upon the knowledge, experience, skills and abilities of the chosen candidate, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.
An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview
Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator
Application Instructions
Additional Information
Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)
Please provide the following documents as part of your application:
- Cover letter (2 page limit)
- Curriculum vitae (no page limit)
- Statement of Teaching Interest (2 page limit)
- Contributions to diversity statement (2 page limit, please upload under “Other” document category)
- 3 professional references
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (the committee will ask this of finalists)
Candidates should be advised that general applications will not score well in the review process. The review committee is interested in how each candidate’s research, teaching, and contributions to diversity connect with the research, teaching, and diversity, equity, and inclusion mission at PSU and the Maseeh College.
Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle?
No
Background Check Required
Yes
If you have questions
Please email ece_management@pdx.edu
Salary : $85,000 - $92,690