Job Summary

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University Fort Wayne invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, with a nine-month academic appointment beginning in Fall 2027.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate is expected to carry out the following duties:

• Teach courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels, including, but not limited to, courses in electromagnetics, radio frequency (RF), and microwave engineering. Provide guidance to undergraduate students in research and senior design projects, and mentor master's-level graduate students in thesis research.
• The candidate is also expected to contribute to teaching First-Year Engineering courses, included ENGR 12700 – Engineering Fundamentals I and/or ENGR 12800 – Engineering Fundamentals II.
• Establish an active agenda of research, scholarship and/or creative endeavors.
• Contribute to service at the department, college/school, university, community and professional levels.

Qualifications

Applicants for the position must demonstrate the following qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field. (ABD candidates will be considered, provided the doctoral degree is earned prior to employment)
• Demonstrated potential to establish a productive research agenda, with a preference for areas related to electromagnetics, radio frequency (RF), or microwave engineering.

The Department

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers two ABET-accredited Baccalaureate degree programs: a BSE with a major in Electrical Engineering and a BSE with a major in Computer Engineering, as well as a graduate Master of Science in Engineering program in three concentrations—Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Systems Engineering. Our undergraduate engineering programs are nationally ranked #44 among non-PhD-granting institutions in 2026-2027. Emphasizing excellence in undergraduate education, our programs actively engage students in research. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the ongoing success of our program.

The Department is committed to ensuring that every student has access to excellent education, that every faculty member has the support needed to thrive, and that a broad range of thought is welcomed in research, teaching, and service and engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in their cover letter, describing past experiences, current interests or activities, or future goals that would help the Department fulfill those commitments.

For further details, please visit: http://pfw.edu/ece.

The University

Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) is the largest university in northeast Indiana, offering 25 graduate and over 100 undergraduate prestigious Purdue University degrees and certificates. Around 10,000 students of diverse ages, races, and nationalities belong to the PFW family. The 594-acre campus in Fort Wayne is home to over 7,000 degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students. Through PFW’s partnerships with area high schools, almost 3,000 high school students take dual-credit courses, simultaneously earning both high school and college credits. PFW is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Learn more about us at http://pfw.edu.

Our campus is located within Indiana’s second-largest city, Fort Wayne, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 475,000. The city enjoys a diverse, active, and well-supported arts community, is home to several minor league sports teams, and has miles of pathways and trails that highlight the city and the three rivers that flow through it. Fort Wayne has been named an "All-American City" four times and is consistently cited for the high quality of life, low cost of living, and warm hospitality. Fort Wayne has been recognized as one of the best places to live, with U.S. News & World Report naming it among the Top 50 Best Places to Live in its 2026 rankings.

Application Process

Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until November 20th. To apply for this position, please submit the following materials through the Purdue Careers website: 

https://careers.purdue.edu/FW/job/Assistant-Professor-of-Electrical-Engineering/44398-en_US.

• A cover letter that reflects the candidate’s interest in and qualifications for the position;

• A curriculum vitae,
• An unofficial transcript (official transcripts will be required upon employment),
• A brief research statement (maximum of two pages),
• A brief statement of teaching philosophy (maximum of two pages), including evidence of teaching experience or effectiveness, and
• Names and contact information of three professional references

Candidates invited to campus will deliver a 45- to 60-minute presentation. Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer.

The position is contingent on available funding and a satisfactory background check. For more information about the position, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Elizabeth Thompson, at eathomps@pfw.edu.