The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Utah State University is seeking applications for a full-time academic year Professional Practice Assistant/Associate Professor (non-tenure track). Applicants are expected to have high-level experience in various aspects of engineering and design as it is best practiced in an industrial/commercial setting. Ideal candidates have had a successful career in industry and are highly motivated to bring those experiences into the classroom and learning laboratories. Professional Practice Professor primary responsibilities are teaching courses in the Electrical and Computer Engineering programs. Professional Practice Professors engage in other responsibilities that contribute to the department including advising students about career opportunities, mentoring students on design projects, recruiting activities designed to grow department programs, curriculum development, and committee service.

Applicants must have at least a MS degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent work experience. Applicants must have significant practical experience in engineering design methodologies with a broad range of knowledge in electrical and computer engineering topics. Appointment rank will depend on professional experience in engineering design applied to electrical and computer systems.

Applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing curricula for courses and course sequences in topics related to electrical and computer engineering.
• Teaching courses in the Electrical and Computer Engineering programs.
• Creating and teaching curricula for the pipeline of courses leading to the senior design experience including design methodology, technical communications, ethics and professionalism, project management, and social impact of engineering design.
• Actively participating in assigned committees including curriculum and ABET accreditation committees.
• Participation in outreach and recruiting activities.
• Other duties as assigned by the department head.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or a closely related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Strong industrial/commercial or research experience in design and analysis of electrical and computer systems.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong organization skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Priority will be given to candidates who have:

• Effective teaching or mentoring experience.
• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV".

The documents listed below to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”:

1. Cover letter summarizing your industry experience and vision for bringing widsom and design experience gained in real-world settings to the classroom and laboratory.
2. A list of courses you would like to teach and others you are qualified to teach, including new coureses not currently offered (see: https://engineering.usu.edu/ece/students/undergraduate/courses).
3. Names and contact information of three professional references (reference letters will only be solicited from final candidates).

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (http://ece.usu.edu) offers BS, ME, MS, and PhD degrees. It has approximately 20 tenured/tenure track faculty, 100 graduate students, and 300 undergraduate students. The ECE Department offers strong graduate programs at the masters and PhD levels.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

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*updated 09/2025

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For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

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*updated 10/2025