Visiting Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Description

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Lafayette College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning July 2026. This full-time position entails a teaching load equivalent to three courses per semester. We seek dynamic, inclusive educators who are passionate about offering engaging, hands-on courses. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or a related field by the start of the appointment and demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and to engaging students in hands-on experimental learning and research. Teaching responsibilities will include Electronics and Instrumentation to support the curricula of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and the Robotics and Bioengineering tracks of Lafayette's Integrative Engineering Program, with preference given to candidates who can also contribute to digital circuits or design-focused courses such as Senior Capstone Design Projects.

Lafayette College is a small, highly selective undergraduate institution that emphasizes excellent education in both engineering and the liberal arts. The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department enrolls approximately 80 students across all class years and offers small class sizes, extensive hands-on laboratory experiences, and strong support for faculty development. The Department and the Engineering Division provide professional development opportunities through class observations and mentorship. Lafayette College also supports visiting faculty members through the Hanson Center for Inclusive STEM Education and a year-long orientation and development program organized by the Center for the Integration of Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship. Additionally, visiting faculty members receive funding for travel to one professional conference and for undergraduate research assistants.

Lafayette is deeply committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and responsive community that supports all faculty, students, and staff. The Engineering programs at Lafayette have taken a national leadership role in advancing diversity, as reflected in the most recent ASEE report, which ranks Lafayette among the top 10 in the nation for women on the engineering faculty and among the top 20 for bachelor's degrees awarded to women. All members of the College community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. Lafayette welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or a related field by the start of the appointment.

Application Instructions

Application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests, a brief research statement, and three letters of recommendation. In your cover letter, please address how your scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and/or community service might support Lafayette's commitment to diversity and inclusion as described in the College's diversity statement. Application materials should be submitted online at https://apply.interfolio.com/177764. Review of applications will begin on January 15th, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be sent to Yih-Choung Yu, Chair of the Search Committee, at yuy@lafayette.edu.