Professor of Practice, Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Opportunity

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a full-time,9-month,non-tenureearning,Professorof Practiceposition, with an expected start date of December 23, 2026.

We seek seasoned practitionersin the area ofElectric Machines and Magnetism. This position presents an exceptional opportunity for a "scholar-practitioner" toleveragetheir extensivehigh-level academic and industrialexperience,including leadership in the design and manufacturing of energy-converting systems,to modernize our engineering curriculum. The primary focus of this role is the education and professional development of our students, translating complex theoretical concepts into practical, industry-ready skills.

The successful candidate willutilizetheirvastprofessionalnetwork to bridge the gap between academic instruction and current engineering practices. Given the scale of our programs, this is a unique opportunity to shape the future workforce by developing hands-on laboratory experiences and teaching core courses in electromechanical dynamics and circuit analysis. Research is also acomponentof the role, with an emphasis on fostering collaborative projects with departmental faculty and external experts, fueled by the candidate's practical background in analysis-led design and manufacturing.

We are particularly interested in candidates who havedemonstrateda distinguished record of technical leadership, asevidencedby a history of managing major projects. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to high-quality teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, using their years of practical experience to provide students with a deep understanding of the real-world challenges in advanced power systems and applied electromagnetics.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined below at the time of application:

• A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

• At least10years of professional experience withdesign, development, integration, testing, and operation of energy conversion machines and systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in teaching, mentoring, or curriculum development at the university level.

• Prior experience in the development and management of funded research projects as the Principal Investigator (PI).

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCFrequiresall applications and supporting documents to besubmittedelectronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following:

• A curriculum vitae.

• A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as research agenda and teaching experience/interest.

NOTE:Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded.Once the online submission process isfinalized, the system does not allow applicants tosubmitadditionaldocuments later.

The selected candidate willbe requiredtosubmitofficial transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questionsregardingthis search should be directed to:Dr.Kalpathy Sundaram,atkalpathy.sundaram@ucf.edu.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

On March 10, 2026, UCF received clarification that the current State moratorium on H1B visas applies not only to new sponsorships but also to H1B transfers into the institution. This means we are unable to process transfers for individuals currently holding H1B status withother employers. UCF will share updates as soon as State guidance changes oradditionaldetails become available.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants:Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you tosubmityour application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation,you'llplay an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country.You'llbe met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCFwill provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow,you'llwork alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills andyou'llhave countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has itsperks!UCF offers:

• Benefitpackages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

• Retirement savings options.

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

• Educationassistance.

• Flexible work environment.

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guideclick here.

Unless explicitlystatedon the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF willresidein Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant toFlorida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCFis required toconductadditionalscreening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

Theadditionalscreening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.