Assistant Professor of Engineering

Job Overview

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 College's Catholic Identity, mission and in support of Church teachings. There may be opportunities to supervise undergraduate research.  In 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 College’s 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 1,100 students.

THE COMMUNITY. Loras College’s 60-acre campus is located on one of Dubuque’s highest bluffs that overlooks the Mississippi River at the junction of the states of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin, about 3 hours west of Chicago. Dubuque’s population is approximately 60,000, with a Dubuque County population of nearly 90,000.  The city’s 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 Dubuque’s unique heritage. Its strong education base supports numerous cultural activities.  In 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, aaron.joy@loras.edu, 563-588-7786.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE.  Applicants must go to: http://loras.applicantpool.com/jobs/ 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.