Rank Faculty Position in Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering

Open-Rank Faculty Position in Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering

Florida Polytechnic University invites applications for tenure-equivalent faculty positions in Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering at the rank of instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, or full professor to begin January 2026 or August 2026.

Position responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering, as well as conducting research. Collegiality, active service, and participation in governance in accordance with the vision and mission of the University are also expected. While candidates with all research areas are encouraged to apply, preference will be given to individuals with teaching strengths and interests in the core areas of Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering.

The Department of Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering offers BS degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Cybersecurity Engineering with Automotive, Energy, and Robotics as focus areas. The department also offers an MS in Electrical Engineering. The department continues to grow its student body, research productivity, and successful partnerships with the Central Florida community.

• Evidence of effective university-level teaching
• Instructor:
  Master’s degree from an accredited institution and 18 credit hours in the discipline
• Assistant Professor:
  Ph.D. in Electrical, Computer, and Cybersecurity Engineering or a closely related field earned before the start date
• Associate Professor:
  Ph.D. earned before the start date; currently hold rank of Associate Professor or eligible to apply for Associate Professor at current institution
• Full Professor:
  Ph.D. earned before the start date; six years of experience at the rank of Associate Professor or equivalent

• A commitment to excellence in teaching
• The ability to establish/conduct outstanding research with tangible outcomes

Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and rank.

Positions are open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

• Cover letter that specifies the position and rank you’re interested in applying for, and addresses how your qualifications align with the mission of Florida Polytechnic University
• Curriculum Vitae
• Two-page research statement
• Names and contact information of 3 professional references
• Unofficial copy of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon hire). Transcripts issued outside of the United States require an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be submitted with the application.

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.

• Health benefits (medical, life, workers’ compensation, flexible spending accounts)
• Retirement options (state plan plus voluntary plans)
• Annual leave (accrues 22 days; plus university holidays)
• Sick leave (accrues 12 days; plus Sick Pool Program)
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Required attachments are listed on each posting. Please be sure to attach all required documents before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered.

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire.

Foreign transcript:
Transcripts issued outside of the United States require an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service and must be attached with the application and submitted by the Final date to receive applications.

All documents must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute 435.04.