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Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in electrical engineering, including circuits, electronics, power systems, control, signal processing, communications, embedded systems, and electromagnetics. Conduct scholarly research; advise students; develop curricula and laboratories; and engage in professional, departmental, and university service. Includes positions primarily focused on teaching as well as roles combining teaching and research.
- • Prepare and deliver lectures on circuits, electronics, power systems, controls, signals, communications, embedded systems, and electromagnetics.
- • Keep abreast of advances in electrical engineering by reading current literature, engaging colleagues, and attending professional conferences.
- • Supervise undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants, internships, capstone design, and research projects.
- • Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, exams, and papers.
- • Conduct research in electrical engineering and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, books, or electronic media.
- • Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework sets, lab manuals, projects, and handouts.
- • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or oversee this work.
- • Write grant proposals to procure external research funding from agencies and industry.
- • Supervise students' laboratory work in circuits, electronics, power, controls, and embedded systems.
- • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate class discussions and design reviews.
- • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
- • Plan, evaluate, and revise electrical engineering curricula, course content, and methods of instruction.
- • Advise students on academic pathways, research opportunities, and engineering careers.
- • Maintain student attendance records, grades, safety documentation, and other required records.
- • Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching, laboratory, and research issues.
- • Select and obtain textbooks, software licenses, and laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, FPGA boards, and power supplies.
- • Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities with employers.
- • Serve on academic or administrative committees addressing institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
- • Perform administrative duties, such as coordinating programs or serving as department chair.
- • Provide professional consulting or expert services to government, utilities, or industry.
- • Compile bibliographies and reading lists of specialized electrical engineering materials.
- • Act as adviser to student organizations, such as IEEE and robotics clubs.
- • Participate in campus, outreach, and community events.
- • Review manuscripts and grant proposals for professional journals and agencies.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
