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Engineering, Instructor in Computer Engineering (Temporary), Non-Tenure Track

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, ILTemporary$75–80K/yrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$75–80K/yr
Location
Chicago, IL
Schedule
Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate

Job overview

Loyola University Chicago is hiring an Engineering, Instructor in Computer Engineering (Temporary), Non-Tenure Track. Loyola University Chicago seeks a full-time, temporary Instructor in Computer Engineering for a one-year appointment starting Fall 2026. The role involves teaching undergraduate engineering courses within the common engineering core and specialty areas. Candidates should have strong teaching expertise in digital electronics, computer architecture, embedded systems, AI, or machine learning, and demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and student mentorship.

Key focus areas include Teach undergraduate engineering courses within the common engineering core and Teach undergraduate engineering courses within one or more specialty areas.

Successful candidates bring Doctorate In Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Or Closely Related Field, Support Loyola University Chicago Mission, and Support Jesuit, Catholic Education Goals. Important skills include Teaching and Student Mentorship. Preferred (not required): Digital Electronics, Digital Systems Design, Computer Architecture, and Embedded Systems.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

TeachingStudent MentorshipDigital ElectronicsDigital Systems DesignComputer ArchitectureEmbedded SystemsMicrocontrollersArtificial IntelligenceMachine Learning

Qualifications

Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or Closely Related FieldSupport Loyola University Chicago MissionSupport Jesuit, Catholic Education Goals

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants should submit to www.careers.luc.edu (1) letter of interest; (2) a current Curriculum Vitae; (3) a statement on teaching philosophy and experience; (4) a statement addressing past or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body and engaging a diverse community through teaching and service; and (5) names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to provide letters of recommendation (letter writers will receive an electronic prompt asking them to submit their letters).

Please direct inquiries to Vincent Chen at [email protected].

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Applications received before August 7, 2026, will receive full consideration.

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title Engineering, Instructor in Computer Engineering (Temporary), Non-Tenure Track

Position Title Engineering, Instructor in Computer Engineering (Temporary), Non-Tenure Track

Position Number

Job Category University Faculty

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Location Code ENGINEERING

Department Name ENGINEERING

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Duties and Responsibilities

Full time. $75,000 – $80,000/year. Benefits-eligible (https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/) employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, wellness programs, and tuition benefits. Benefit eligibility varies based on employee classification and appointment.

The Department of Engineering in the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago seeks qualified candidates for a one-year appointment as Full-Time Instructor beginning Fall 2026. Our ABET -accredited engineering program emphasizes hands-on learning, small class sizes, and close faculty mentorship. Students build a strong engineering foundation before specializing in biomedical, computer, or environmental engineering, with opportunities for design projects, laboratory work, and capstone experiences. For more information about the department, please visit its website at https://www.luc.edu/engineering/.

We welcome applications from candidates with strong teaching expertise in one or more of the following areas: digital electronics and digital systems design; computer architecture; embedded systems and microcontrollers; and artificial intelligence and machine learning.

This search is part of a college-wide, multiyear hiring initiative designed to hire outstanding researchers and teachers who are prepared to contribute to a culture of inclusion, committed to interdisciplinarity, dedicated to the pursuit of external grants, and appreciative of a Jesuit, Catholic education.

This position involves teaching undergraduate engineering courses within the common engineering core and one or more specialty areas.

Qualifications

The candidate will have a doctorate in electrical engineering, computer engineering, biomedical engineering, or a closely related field at the time of appointment. Candidates for the position must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in teaching and student mentorship. The candidate must be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education.

Physical Demands None

Working Conditions None

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

The candidate will have a doctorate in electrical engineering, computer engineering, biomedical engineering, or a closely related field at the time of appointment. Candidates for the position must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in teaching and student mentorship. The candidate must be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education.

Open Date 07/21/2026

Close Date

Salary Range $75,000-80,000

Additional Salary Information

The anticipated salary for this position is $75,000 – $80,000.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit to www.careers.luc.edu (1) letter of interest; (2) a current Curriculum Vitae; (3) a statement on teaching philosophy and experience; (4) a statement addressing past or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body and engaging a diverse community through teaching and service; and (5) names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to provide letters of recommendation (letter writers will receive an electronic prompt asking them to submit their letters).

Please direct inquiries to Vincent Chen at [email protected].

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Applications received before August 7, 2026, will receive full consideration.

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes (https://www.luc.edu/academics/schools.shtml) —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here (https://www.luc.edu/hr/facultystaffbenefits/) .

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy (https://www.luc.edu/equity/policyprocedure/universitynondiscriminationpolicy/) .

Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/35506

Job Number TBD

Organizational Location PROVOST

Posting Details

Posting Detail

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 08/10/2026

Position End Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Teaching Statement

  • Inclusive Excellence Statement

Optional Documents

  • Research Statement

  • Writing Sample

  • Scholarly Publications

  • Teaching Evaluations

  • Other Document

  • Unofficial Transcripts

  • Multi Media

  • Resume

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