Full-Time Faculty Electrical Engineering College of Engineering & Technology

Grand Canyon University!  One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. 

Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. 

Do you want to be part of a growing College of Engineering & Technology with a teaching-focused mission? Are you an industry expert who wants to share your expertise as an Engineering Professional with undergraduate students? We may have the teaching opportunity you have been looking for. 

The College of Engineering & Technology, is seeking a full time faculty member to teach Electrical Engineering for the traditional ground campus.

Do you want to work collaboratively across all colleges, and with industry leaders to promote human flourishing?  We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of our academic community and integrate faith.

Location:   GCU's Main Campus, 33rd Ave. and Camelback Phoenix, Arizona

What we are offering:

• The opportunity to work at a thriving diverse campus and online student population

• 9 month faculty role teaching starting August 2026

What you will do:

• Equip students with the required skill set, facilitating classroom discussions, assess student performance and prepare students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession.   

• Teach undergraduate courses within the major, mentors and assists undergraduate majors in electrical engineering outside classroom hours.

• Assist administration in driving curriculum design & development.

• Work with leadership on strategic planning initiatives advancing engineering education.

• Develop and administer forward-thinking short- and long-term plans for development and growth.

• Assist the University in building a solid foundation for growth of engineering programs.

• Foster and promote diversity and collegiality among faculty, students, and staff and is an advocate for change.

• Develop and maintain relationships with industry to support internships, project collaborations, industrial mentoring and Capstone projects.

• Assist the Dean in developing internal and external communities that promote the major field of study, college, and University.

What you need:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or similar, from a regionally accredited institution

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience or higher education teaching experience. An equivalent combination of relevant work experience and education may be substituted. 

• Semiconductor Fundamentals: Strong grasp of semiconductor physics, device fabrication, materials science, and transport phenomena.

• Circuit Design & Analysis: Ability to teach analog/digital circuits, VLSI design, PCB layout, and integrated circuit (IC) design. Ability to teach Electromagnetism is a plus.

• Simulation Tools: Proficiency with simulation and design tools such as SPICE, Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics, and layout editors.

• Fabrication Processes: Experience with cleanroom protocols, photolithography, doping, etching, deposition, and measurement techniques.

• Characterization Tools: Familiarity with electron microscopy, ellipsometry, probe stations, and electrical measurement instruments.

• Hands-on Laboratory Skills: Ability to design and supervise practical labs, guide students in testing and fabricating devices.

• An extensive, advanced and current knowledge of electrical engineering, specifically, in one of the following sub-disciplines – programming, circuits, embedded systems, digital systems or closely related field.

• Demonstrated experience in project management, and the ability to work “hands on” with engineering instrumentation and devices.

• Working knowledge of Labview, a circuit simulator such as Spice or Multisim, and mathematical software such as MATLAB or equivalent.

• Ability to program in a high-level, general-purpose computer languages such as C/C++ and Python.

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of values-based education from a Christian perspective.

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Bonus:

• Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, or similar, from a regionally accredited institution.  

• 3-5 years of industry experience and computer engineering teaching experience.

• Familiarity with higher education, curriculum planning, best teaching and administrative practices; and a record of excellence in teaching.

• Understanding of the various methods of adult learning.

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

• Free covered parking

• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

• Free on-site gyms on campus