Job Posting Details

Position

James N McCoy Professorship - Assistant/Associate Professor, Engineering

Department

McCoy College of Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Job Classification(s):

The following positions will be considered for this opening.
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• Associate Professor

Starting Date

Fall 2026

Responsibilities

The McCoy School of Engineering at Midwestern State University invites applications for a full-time 9- month tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor to begin Fall 2026. The James McCoy Endowed faculty position will primarily serve Mechanical and Electrical Engineering students, and partner with MSU's new program in Industrial Technology. The successful candidate will be expected to:

1.    Primarily teach courses in electrical engineering;

2.    Develop a record of research activity involving undergraduate students;

3.    Provide service to the department, college, and university;

4.     Advise/mentor electrical engineering students;

5.    Strengthen industry collaboration.

The McCoy College of Science, Mathematics and Engineering currently has 52 full-time faculty members in 6 academic departments/schools. The College serves more than 700 students in STEM majors and provides graduate programs in Biology, Computer Science, and Geosciences. The McCoy School of Engineering houses a BS in Mechanical Engineering (MENG) program, a BS in Industrial Technology (BSIT) program, a MS in Industrial Technology program, a minor in Petroleum Engineering (PETE), and we are starting the BS in Electrical Engineering program.

Requirements

Required Qualifications include:

1.    Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (EE) or equivalent field of study (ABO applicants cannot be considered);

2.    Preference given to those with ABET accreditation and mentoring of senior capstone projects experience;

3.    The ability to develop and teach a broad number of basic electrical engineering courses and labs such as ontrol system analysis, programmable logic controls, electrical power design, and senior design is desired;

4.    The selected candidate should have a vested interest in undergraduate teaching, research, and service.

Preferred qualifications include demonstrated success in teaching, mentoring, and broader engagement. 

Standard Requirements

Requires the ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Must adhere to University’s core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey. Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements. Regular reliable attendance is required.

This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check. Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.

Please send information to the contact listed below.