G0505 - INSTRUCTOR IN ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING - TEMPORARY

Title: G0505 - INSTRUCTOR IN ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING - TEMPORARY

State Role Title: Faculty - Teaching/Research

Hiring Range: Instructor rank with salary commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: www.nsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The College of Science, Engineering, and Technology invites applications for an instructor position in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

The position start date is August 13, 2025.

NSU Teaching Philosophy for Underrepresented Populations:
Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students, regardless of background. Candidates must include a statement that reflects their philosophy and experience working with initiatives or with students and communities from underrepresented populations.

EEO STATEMENT:
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all
persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

About Engineering at Norfolk State University:
Norfolk State University is a Historically Black University located in the city of Norfolk, Virginia. The Norfolk State campus enrollment is approximately 5,500 students, and the campus has a rich tradition of undergraduate teaching and research. Academic degree programs supported by the Engineering Department include bachelor of science degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, bachelor of science degree in Optical Engineering, and master of science degree in Electronics Engineering. Norfolk State is an equal opportunity employer.

*****OPEN UNTIL FILLED*****  THIS POSITION OPENED ON JULY 8, 2025. THERE IS A FIVE CONSECUTIVE WORKDAYS MINIMUM POSTING REQUIREMENT.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a master of science or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. Candidates should have prior experience teaching undergraduate coursework, and/or supporting Electrical Engineering laboratory activities. Candidates are encouraged to demonstrate strong communication skill through their application materials.

Additional Considerations

Preferred qualifications include an ability to teach undergraduate-level Electrical Engineering courses in systems science, including control systems, communications systems, and signals and systems, embedded systems, or microcontrollers. Prior experience administering online instruction is also preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: Emailed material not accepted

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.