Full Time Adjunct Faculty, Electrical EngineeringPosting #: 5534
Position Status: Faculty, Full-time temporary
Location: San Diego
Position Type: Faculty, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering
Position Title & Department:
Full Time Adjunct Faculty, Electrical Engineering
Posting #
5534
Detailed Description:
The Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of San Diego (USD) invites applications for a nine-month contract teaching faculty position to provide in person instruction to begin September 1, 2026. There is a possibility of a renewal of the contract after the first year. This position is a full benefits-based position and requires face-to-face student instruction.
Candidates from all areas of specialization will be considered. Immediate instructional needs include but are not limited to: electromechanical systems, circuits, electronics, embedded systems, electrical power, digital design, signals and systems, electromagnetics, microwave engineering and communications. In addition to some of these areas, the department is also interested in candidates who have a background or interest in intelligent systems.
Selected candidate will be expected to teach courses equivalent to 9 - 12 units per semester.
This is a full-time/temporary, benefit-based/position with an anticipated end date of August 31, 2027. The appointment is renewable at the discretion of the University and dependent upon performance and continued funding.Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or closely related field with a minimum of five years of experience in the industry or in academia (and candidates with a BS degree and ten years of experience, at least 3 of which are in teaching)
- Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the college level, or evidence of strong teaching potential for candidates coming from industry
- Breadth of competency across core EE content areas appropriate for undergraduate instruction (circuits, electronics, signals and systems, embedded systems, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience teaching laboratory courses and supervising hands-on design projects
- Industry experience, particularly in product design, systems engineering, or applied EE
- Experience with or interest in capstone and senior design mentorship
- Familiarity with ABET accreditation processes and outcomes-based assessment
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or eligibility
- Experience mentoring undergraduate researchers or student competition teams
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive pedagogy and teaching diverse student populations.
Posting Salary:
$6,666 - $7,500/Monthly; Excellent Benefits
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD: Human Resources: Benefits
The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.Special Application Instructions:
Click Apply Now to complete our online application. In addition, please upload the following to your application profile for the hiring managers' review.
Resume /Curriculum vitae.
Application letter providing background and motivation not evident in the resume/CV.
Courses in electrical engineering that can be taught by the candidate.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Contact: Paula Schmid,
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The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.
Advertised: April 28, 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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