Computer Science & Engineering - Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)

About Sacred Heart University

As one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. Nearly 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Performing Arts; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. 

Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering 

Tenure-Track

To support the continued growth of its engineering programs, the School of Computing and Engineering, in the College of Arts & Sciences,  invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor for the ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering program at SHU. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and innovative educator-scholar committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching, student mentoring, and scholarly activity. The position emphasizes hands-on, project-based learning and active engagement with students, while contributing to curriculum development and continuous program improvement aligned with ABET accreditation standards. The anticipated start date for this position is January 2027 (Spring semester).

Primary responsibilities include:

• Designing and teaching problem-based, hands-on undergraduate courses in electrical engineering, with an emphasis on robotics, embedded systems, and related areas
• Teaching higher level Electrical Engineering courses such as Power Systems and Electromagnetics.
• Conducting scholarly research appropriate for a teaching-focused institution
• Supervising undergraduate student research and senior capstone design projects
• Collaborating with industry partners and the SHU community on interdisciplinary projects
• Advising Electrical Engineering majors
• Supporting continuous program improvement and ABET accreditation activities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline, completed by the start date of the appointment
• Expertise in mechatronics, robotics, or closely related areas
• Commitment to a highly interactive, student-centered learning environment
• Openness to innovative and hands-on pedagogical approaches
• Demonstrated potential for scholarly research and professional growth

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a makerspace or laboratory-intensive teaching environment
• Experience with active or project-based learning approaches
• Experience applying machine learning techniques within engineering contexts
• Evidence of an ongoing scholarly research agenda and publication activity
• Experience developing or maintaining industry collaborations

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• A cover letter describing your interest in the position and how your background aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications
• A curriculum vitae
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• A statement describing past and future research interests
• Contact information for three professional references

Review of applications will begin May 2, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for the position is January 2027 (Spring semester). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Tolga Kaya, at kayat@sacredheart.edu

Sacred Heart University (SHU), located in Fairfield, Connecticut, houses its School of Computing and Engineering (SCE) within the College of Arts and Sciences. SCE offers two graduate programs (M.S. in Computer Science & Information Technology and M.S. in Cybersecurity), seven undergraduate Bachelor of Science programs—Computer Science, Information Technology, Game Design & Development, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering—and several graduate certificate programs.