Assistant Professor of Engineering
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Job Location:
Dubuque, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY. The Engineering Program at Loras College invites applications for a full-time tenure track position as an Assistant Professor of Engineering to begin August of 2026. As a member of the Noonan School of Business Engineering and Innovation the successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach courses in electrical engineering including controls robotics and automation as well as specialized courses in his or her area of expertise. Candidates will be expected to teach in the general education curriculum and academically advise students. Given that the College is a diocesan Catholic college will carry out your functions of your position in support of the Colleges Catholic Identity mission and in support of Church teachings. There may be opportunities to supervise undergraduate addition to teaching the successful candidate will be expected to provide service to the College and engage with scholarship in line with the Ernest Boyer Model.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in electrical or computer engineering from an accredited institution; an M.S. in electrical or computer engineering with suitable experience will also be considered. Additional qualifications include:
- Effectiveness and excellence in teaching
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and communicate developments in the field to students and other constituencies
- Commitment to the Colleges mission and support for the Catholic liberal arts tradition
COMPENSATION. Commensurate with qualifications education and experience. Fringe benefits include medical/dental/life/disability insurance flexible spending plan TIAA retirement plan tuition remission program family membership in Graber Sports Center/San Jose Pool free admission to many college events and free off-street parking.
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ENGINEERING AND INNOVATION. The Noonan School of Business Engineering and Innovation consists of approximately 30 full-time faculty members and offers majors in Engineering Mathematics Finance Data Science among others and graduate programs. Engineering faculty members collaborate closely with mathematics data science and analytics faculty for an effective working group of twelve faculty members.
THE COLLEGE. Founded in 1839 Loras College is a Catholic primarily undergraduate institution that includes pre-professional and liberal arts programs as well as several graduate programs. The Loras College community embraces the core values of truth respect responsibility excellence and service that define the way we work behave and relate with others. These values align with our mission: Loras as a Catholic liberal arts college creates a community of active learners reflective thinkers ethical decision-makers and responsible contributors in diverse professional social and religious roles. The student body consists of approximately 1100 students.
THE COMMUNITY. Loras Colleges 60-acre campus is located on one of Dubuques highest bluffs that overlooks the Mississippi River at the junction of the states of Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin about 3 hours west of Chicago. Dubuques population is approximately 60000 with a Dubuque County population of nearly 90000. The citys nineteenth-century architecture is woven into the limestone bluffs and provides a picturesque backdrop to the river landscape. Many residential and commercial areas have been designated as historical districts to preserve Dubuques unique heritage. Its strong education base supports numerous cultural addition there are sporting events shopping facilities schools and houses of worship that are convenient to residents. The climate has marked seasons with a comfortable summer cool spring and fall and a winter that encourages a variety of sports that have in recent years attracted a growing tourism industry.
APPLICATION DEADLINE. Review of applications begins November 14 2025 and continues until the position is filled. For more information contact the Chair of the Engineering Search Committee Dr. Aaron Joy .
APPLICATION PROCEDURE. Applicants must go to: to apply. Please upload your cover letter curriculum vitae teaching and research statements and the names and contact information of three references. References will not be contacted without prior approval from the candidate. The finalist will need to pass a background check before receiving a written employment offer. Although it is a Catholic institution Loras College does not have any religious requirement for employment; people of any faith background are encouraged to apply.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
Loras, a Catholic liberal arts college in Iowa, has a community of active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision-makers, and responsible contributors.
