Open Rank Teaching Professor, Electrical Engineering Technology - Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Full-Time Open Rank Teaching Professor Position in

Electrical & Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering Technology

Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering

Rowan University

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering at Rowan University invites applications for a non-tenure-track, full-time, open-rank Teaching Professor position for our new B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) program, with an appointment starting in Fall 2026. The new EET program complements our existing B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) program.

About This Position

The successful candidates for this position will:

• Develop, teach, and assess innovative, project-based, and hands-on courses/labs in the ECE/EET curriculum
• Develop, expand, and help manage lab spaces for delivering a modern ECE/EET curriculum
• Assist students and other faculty in the practical applications of programmable logical controllers, analog and digital circuits & electronics, instrumentation & measurement, embedded systems & IoT, PCB design, control systems, automation, industrial networks and communications, and/or other relevant ECE/EET areas.
• Provide students with curricular and career advice as appropriate.
• Assist students with prototyping, fabrication, and verification of their designs.
• Assist the department, college, and the university with appropriate service responsibilities.

Ideal candidates are those who have experience in PCB design, assembly, fabrication, and/or testing, and can develop and teach project-based lab courses in at least two of the following three priority areas of greatest need.

• programmable logical controllers, instrumentation & measurement,
• control systems, automation, and industrial networks,
• power electronics, power and energy systems

The Department greatly values experiential and project-based learning, integrating emerging topics and technologies into the curriculum, and provides state-of-the-art equipment, instruments, rapid prototyping, fabrication and computational resources to support such activities. Our dedication to project-based learning is reflected in our curriculum, as most of our courses have lab/project components. As a result, we seek individuals who share this dedication, possess the skills and passion to develop and deliver innovative, design- and implementation-based projects, as well as other experiential learning activities, utilizing appropriate modern tools.

Relevant teaching and/or industry experience will be highly valued. Strong communication skills, the ability to work with multi-disciplinary students and faculty teams, and the ability to teach in a project-based, hands-on learning setting are essential.

Minimum requirements

Teaching Professors are expected to hold a terminal degree (or its professional equivalent). The teaching positions are 10-month, full-time, non-tenure track appointments. Successful candidates will teach 24 credits over two semesters, with an option to teach overload and summer classes for additional compensation. Teaching Professor positions are renewable based on performance reviews and programmatic needs.

How to Apply

For full consideration, applications should include:

• Cover letter summarizing qualifications and statement of interest in the position
• Current detailed CV
• A statement of personal reflection that includes the candidate’s:
  • teaching and lab instruction interests and experiences (e.g., list of courses with the kind of experiential / project activities the applicant feels most qualified to teach); and
  • teaching philosophy that includes the candidate’s commitment to inclusive teaching and mentoring practices
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for initial review)
• Names and contact information for three to five references; confidential letters will be requested if an application is moved forward
• Additional optional material demonstrating the candidate’s interest and experience in developing and teaching innovative content. Examples may include links to videos of teaching presentations, examples of innovative teaching pedagogies, student evaluations, awards, and other notable achievements.

Review of applications will commence on November 1 and continue until suitable candidates have been identified. Applicants will need to submit the above materials via our online application system at this link: https://go.rowan.edu/teach4RowanECE

Benefit Information

For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental, and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).” For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/

Salary

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position. All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Robi Polikar (polikar@rowan.edu).

About Rowan University

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan is the fastest-growing public research institution in the Northeast and among the nation’s top 10, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.