Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering

OVERVIEW

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of Saint Thomas, Saint Paul, MN is seeking applications for a tenure track assistant professor position to start in Fall 2027.  This is an exciting time for growth in the Electrical & Computer Engineering program at St Thomas, as we have recently expanded into the new $110M Schoenecker Center with state-of-the-art engineering labs.  The Electrical & Computer Engineering Department offers undergraduate degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering and a master’s degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering.  As a student-focused, liberal arts institution with a strong hands-on curriculum, we emphasize undergraduate and graduate education that provides technical excellence with a significant focus on real world applications. Successful candidates will be expected to teach foundational undergraduate courses, develop and deliver an engaging set of courses in their area of expertise, as well as establish and maintain an active research program.   Applications from candidates with specialization in any area of Electrical & Computer Engineering are welcome. Relevant Industry experience is highly valued.

About the University of St. Thomas

Faculty at the University of St. Thomas have the freedom to grow and pursue excellence in their area of engineering passion as educators and researchers. The University’s location in the thriving community of Minneapolis-St. Paul provides a vibrant platform for projects in a broad range of high-tech disciplines. Join our growing team as we work with the next generation of engineers in an environment where interdisciplinary work, discovery and innovation is a way of life.  Learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas.

The College of Engineering actively seeks to attract, retain and develop faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds to enhance the diversity of the learning community, and to offer our students richly varied perspectives.  The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. We are committed to building a skilled team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. This commitment is consistent with our mission statement: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will have a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

Salary and Benefits

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition remission benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility
• A generous employer retirement contribution upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits

Salary range for this position is $77,500 - $116,000

The University of Saint Thomas has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the university may pay for position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

QUALIFICATIONS

A PhD degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent degree) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field is required, as well as a clearly articulated vision for advancing a research program. For candidates who are nearing the completion of their PhD, a timeline for completion will be discussed during the interview process and agreed upon prior to the extension of an offer. 

Review of applications will begin on 10/26/26 and will continue until the position is filled. Please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Hassan Salamy ([email protected]) if you have any questions.

How to Apply

To be considered for this opportunity, all applicants must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/.

The application process consists of several required steps, completed in the order outlined below.

Step 1.

You will first be asked to create an applicant profile. As part of creating your profile, you must upload the following materials:

• a curriculum vitae
• A written statement of teaching philosophy, which highlights Electrical & Computer Engineering courses the candidate would be interested in teaching.
• A written statement of research interests, and a plan to develop a successful research program at St. Thomas. A successful research program at St. Thomas is one that would support student research and advance the national profile of the College of Engineering.

Please upload only the documents specifically requested in the job posting at this stage. Do not upload any additional materials into other available fields. Candidates selected for further review may be contacted later to submit additional materials.

Step 2.

After submitting your applicant profile, you will be directed to the job‑specific application. During this step, you will be asked to:

• Copy and paste a job‑specific letter of application (cover letter) that
  • highlights the applicant’s interest in our program and commitment to the ideals of the institution. The ideals of the institution are outlined above in the institutional mission statement.
• Complete the voluntary EEO, Veteran, and Disability self‑identification forms

Step 3.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide contact information for three-five professional references who can speak directly to your teaching experience and qualifications.

• References will not be contacted without candidate permission
• Candidates who advance in the search will be asked to submit three-five letters of recommendation

Official job posting is available at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/.