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Northwest Nazarene University College of Business

Assistant/Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering (Physics, Semiconductors

Northwest Nazarene University College of Business, Nampa, Idaho, United States, 83687

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Fall 2025 Start. Department of Engineering and Physics. The Engineering program at NNU emphasizes high-quality education and collaborative research. We seek a faculty member passionate about teaching and eager to contribute to semiconductor technologies, supporting academic and industry-related innovations.

Description Of Position We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join the Engineering program at NNU as an Assistant or Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering. This full-time faculty position is ideal for a candidate committed to teaching, research, and service, focusing on fostering a high-quality learning environment and collaborating in interdisciplinary research. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing our educational mission and supporting the institution’s goals through teaching, mentorship, and research.

Teaching Essential Functions:

Teach core undergraduate courses in Electrical Engineering and Physics, including Digital and Analog Circuits, Microelectronic IC Design, Semiconductor Devices, Electronic Materials, and other relevant Electrical Engineering topics.

Participate in student recruitment and retention activities, advise undergraduate students, and supervise capstone projects and summer research initiatives.

Research/Scholarship/Creative Accomplishments

Collaborate with local industry partners such as Micron Technology R&D and other semiconductor companies in the Boise area, aligned with the CHIPS Act.

Contribute to the growth of semiconductor research and development while pursuing independent and interdisciplinary research projects.

Requirements Minimum Qualifications

Earned Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field (ABD candidates considered; degree completion required by appointment date).

Strong commitment to teaching excellence and mentoring undergraduate students.

For Associate rank, proven track record in scholarship, research funding, mentoring undergraduate research students, and significant service contributions to the academic community.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong record of scholarly publications.

Demonstrated potential to secure externally funded research.

Ability to engage in interdisciplinary research and collaborate with other departments or institutions.

Experience supervising undergraduate research projects.

Compensation Salary will be determined based on educational background and experience of each applicant and will be discussed during interviews. Full-time personnel will receive a benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance for employee and family; life and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending plan; tuition benefits for employee and dependents; professional development opportunities; and a retirement program.

Application Process A complete application must be received including all of the following:

Letter of interest

Application form

Curriculum vitae

Responses to the NNU Christian Mission

Statement describing your philosophy of Christian higher education

Statement describing your philosophy of teaching

Two reference letters from professional associates

Letter of reference from current pastor

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