Assistant, Associate, Or Full Professor (Power Engineering) / The Oskar Menton Endowed Professorship

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (Power Engineering) / The Oskar Menton Endowed Professorship

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAM Engineering- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (Shuangqing Wei (00007502))

Work Location:

3325 Patrick F. Taylor Hall

Pay Grade:

Academic

Job Description:

The Division of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Louisiana State University (LSU), Baton Rouge, invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Power Engineering at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level.

The position is open to candidates with expertise in all areas of power engineering, including but not limited to power systems, power electronics, electric machines and drives, and the electricity market. As part of LSU's strategic emphasis on energy-related research, the successful candidate will join a vibrant and growing program in the state's flagship university.

Job Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for developing and sustaining a nationally and internationally recognized research program in power engineering while also teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in electrical and power engineering. This includes supervising and mentoring postdoctoral scholars, graduate, and undergraduate students. The incumbent is also expected to publish impactful research and disseminate results in high-quality journals and conferences, to collaborate with industry, national laboratories, and government agencies, and to lead or contribute to multi-investigator research protocols, as well as engaging in service to the Division, College, University, and the professional community.

50% Teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels in areas of electrical and power engineering. Supervise and advise graduate and undergraduate students, and supervise postdoctoral researchers.

50% Develop and sustain a nationally and internationally recognized research program in power engineering. Publish research in highly ranked journals and conference proceedings. Collaborate with industry, national laboratories, and government agencies. Participate in University service, including committee activities.

Assistant Professor Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.

• Applicants who are all but dissertation (ABD) and will complete the Ph.D. by the time of appointment will be considered.
• Demonstrated record or strong potential for research excellence, external funding, and scholarly publication.
• Commitment to effective teaching, mentorship, and fostering an academic environment.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.

• Significant industry or applied research experience in power systems, electronics, or energy infrastructure.

Associate Professor Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field with 4 years of experience beyond Ph.D.

• Demonstrated record or strong potential for research excellence, external funding, and scholarly publication.
• Commitment to effective teaching, mentorship, and fostering an academic environment.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field with 4 years of experience beyond Ph.D.

• Significant industry or applied research experience in power systems, power electronics, or energy infrastructure.
• An internationally recognized record of scholarship, funding, and leadership.

Full Professor Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field with 8 years of experience beyond Ph.D.

• Demonstrated record or strong potential for research excellence, external funding, and scholarly publication.
• Commitment to effective teaching, mentorship, and fostering an academic environment.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field with 8 years of experience beyond Ph.D.

• Significant industry or applied research experience in power systems, power electronics, or energy infrastructure.
• An internationally recognized record of scholarship, funding, and leadership.

The Oskar Menton Endowed Professorship

Outstanding external candidates with extensive scholarly records will be considered for the Oskar Menton Endowed Professorship, a chaired position supported by the Oskar Menton Endowment.

The Menton Chair holder is expected to:

• Enhance the research and scholarly productivity of the Division.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior faculty.
• Increase the national visibility of LSU ECE and foster an atmosphere of innovation and entrepreneurship that contributes to Louisiana's economic growth and diversification.

The Chair will further strengthen LSU's ability to meet the state's growing needs in energy, digital systems, and industrial innovation.

About the Menton Endowments

Mrs. Mildred "Millie" Menton, who earned her B.S. degree from LSU's College of Business in 1940, established the Oskar Menton Chair of Electrical Engineering in honor of her husband, Mr. Oskar R. Menton, who received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from LSU in 1938. Mr. Menton worked for Exxon until his retirement and served in various roles in Baton Rouge, Germany, and Houston. Both remained deeply engaged with LSU, contributing to endowed professorships and initiatives that continue to advance excellence in electrical and computer engineering.

About the Division

Faculty in the ECE Division are actively engaged in cutting-edge research across power, communications, computing, control systems, and electronics-with six faculty members recognized as NSF CAREER awardees.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Campus interviews will be conducted in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, prior to an offer being extended. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Please include your cover letter, CV, research and teaching philosophy statements (4 pages maximum), contact information of 3 professional references, and any other supporting documentation in your application. Official transcripts required prior to hire.

Application review will begin on December 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

For questions regarding this position, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Shahab Mehraeen, at smehraeen@lsu.edu.

Posting Date:

November 3, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check- An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits- LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university's ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.