Established in 1922, Midwestern State University is a public university in Wichita Falls, Texas, located halfway between Oklahoma City and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The university has an average enrollment of 5,800 students, with approximately 20% enrolled in graduate programs. Rooted in a values-based culture, Midwestern State University aims to empower students and our community through a commitment to academic excellence, personal growth, and a culture of lifelong learning, inquiry, and innovation. The university is strongly committed to serving first-generation students and those receiving financial assistance.
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.
The McCoy School of Engineering at Midwestern State University invites applications for a full-time 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin Spring 2026. As a faculty member in the McCoy School of Engineering you will be expected to:
- Teach courses in electrical engineering;
- Develop a record of research activity,
- Provide service to the department, college, and university,
- Advise/mentor electrical engineering students.
The ability to develop and teach a broad number of basic electrical engineering courses and labs such as integrated circuit design, digital signal processing, embedded and real-time systems, electrical power design, and senior design is desired.
Required Qualifications include:
- D. in Electrical Engineering (EE) or equivalent field of study (ABD applicants must have degree conferred by December 2025);
- Preference given to those with ABET accreditation and mentoring of senior capstone projects experience;
- The ability to develop and teach a broad number of basic electrical engineering courses and labs such as integrated circuit design, digital signal processing, embedded and real-time systems, electrical power design, and senior design is desired;
- The selected candidate should have a vested interest in undergraduate teaching, research, and service.
For consideration, please submit the following materials:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Other document(s) directly related to required qualifications (a list of courses and labs you could teach effectively, statements of teaching and research for undergraduate level.)
- List of references
This position is designated as security sensitive and requires the finalist to complete a criminal background check. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Raj Desai, Search Committee Chair at raj.desai@msutexas.edu. If you need assistance with the application process, contact (940) 397-4460.
The deadline to submit applications is 9/22/2025.
