Collegiate Faculty - ECE at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, VA

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Job Description The Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Virginia Tech seeks a collegiate faculty member who will contribute to the department’s undergraduate instructional mission through excellence in teaching courses, and by assisting the instructional laboratory program. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate electrical and computer engineering courses and assist the department’s instructional laboratories and associated hands-on learning experiences. The position will oversee the effective operation, development, and continuous improvement of foundational courses, as well as instructional laboratory activities, and help with laboratory-intensive courses and experiences across the undergraduate curriculum. The faculty member will work collaboratively with ECE faculty, instructors, teaching assistants, technical staff, and department leadership to ensure high-quality, consistent and accessible course content and laboratory experiences for ECE students. Required Qualifications •Terminal degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field completed by the appointment start date. •Experience teaching or supporting instruction in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related discipline at the college or university level. •Experience with laboratory-based, project-based, or hands-on engineering instruction. •Experience developing, implementing, or supporting engineering laboratory activities, instructional materials, student projects, or related instructional resources. •Evidence of the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students. Preferred Qualifications •Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field. •Experience serving as instructor of record for undergraduate engineering courses. •Experience coordinating multi-section or laboratory-intensive courses. •Experience managing or providing leadership for undergraduate instructional laboratories. •Experience supervising, coordinating, or mentoring laboratory instructors, teaching assistants, or other instructional personnel. •Experience developing or implementing engineering laboratory curricula, student laboratory kits, or project-based instructional activities. •Experience with assessment, accreditation, or continuous improvement activities related to undergraduate engineering education. •Experience identifying, evaluating, or implementing equipment and technologies for instructional laboratories. •Experience with engineering design education and/or multidisciplinary design courses. •Experience communicating technical concepts through teaching, research presentations, scholarly publications, or other professional activities. Overtime Status Exempt: Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Regular Salary Information $110,000 - $150,000 Hours per week 40 Review Date November 11, 2026 - open until filled. Additional Information Required Application Materials Applicants must submit the following materials: Resume or curriculum vitae (CV) Cover letter Contact information for three professional references Teaching statement (up to 3 pages) Research statement (up to 3 pages, submitted separately from the teaching statement) The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine