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Assistant Professor - Electrical Engineering— School of Engineering & Technology

Western Carolina University  ·  School of Engineering & Technology  ·  Cullowhee, NC
Assistant ProfessorElectrical Engineering

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Western Carolina University has been ranked #3 in the nation on Forbes 2025 ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, out of the top 498 employers across all industries. Assistant Professor - Electrical Engineering - #261096 Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin

immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of scholarship plans, unofficial transcripts from highest degree earned, and a list of three professional references with full contact information.For questions or additional information please contact Dr. Andy Ritenour at aritenour@wcu.edu Posting

Details Posting Information Posting Number FAC884P Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/32749 Classification Title Assistant Professor Working Title Assistant Professor - Electrical Engineering - #261096 Department School of Engineering & Technology About WCU Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes ‘Best Employers’ lists each year. Including:• 2025 – Ranked 1st in the

top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.• 2024 – Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.• 2023 – Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.• 2022 – Ranked 14th in the

top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit

eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for

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