Computer Engineering Assistant Professor

Overview:
Utah State University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) invites applications for an academic-year, tenure-track assistant professor faculty position in Computer Engineering. Preference will be given to applicants with a background in computer networking. Additional desired areas of research and teaching expertise include, but are not limited to:

Cybersecurity

Hardware Security

Cryptography

Internet of Things (IoT)

Cloud Computing and Artificial Intelligence

Cyber-Physical Systems

Digital Design

Embedded Systems

The successful applicant will contribute significantly to both research and teaching efforts within the ECE department and across the broader university community.

 

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on October 15, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be submitted prior to that date. Possible start dates, coinciding with USU’s semester schedule, are January 2025 and August 2025.

Responsibilities:
A tenure-track assistant professor is expected to develop and supervise a vibrant, externally-funded program of research and form inter-disciplinary collaborations with other faculty in the ECE Department and the university. The assistant professor is also expected to be an effective teacher at both the undergraduate and the graduate levels. The ideal candidate must be capable of obtaining externally-funded research, producing peer reviewed journal publications, recruiting and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, becoming an effective classroom teacher, and providing meaningful service to Utah State University, the citizens of Utah, and the profession.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:

An earned doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline. Doctoral candidates who will complete the PhD before the January/August 2025 start date are welcome to apply.

The ability to conduct and disseminate research in areas related to computer engineering

The ability to effectively teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in areas of computer engineering (software engineering; networking; cybersecurity; digital systems; and the candidate’s specific area of research emphasis) in accordance with departmental needs

The ability to apply for, and secure, ongoing external funding

Preferred Qualifications:

Industry/consulting experience

Teaching experience in a university setting

Required Documents:
Along with the online application, please attach:

Curriculum Vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/RESUME"

The documents listed below should be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"

Cover letter summarizing motivation, qualifications, experience, and career goals 

A concise statement of your proposed research program including (1) proposed research topics and (2) a description of how your proposed research will complement and integrate with both other ECE department research as well as the greater USU community

A brief teaching statement that (1) explains your approach to teaching and (2) describes new or existing courses you would like to teach

A list of your most relevant peer-reviewed publications

Names and contact information of three professional references. (Reference letters will only be solicited from final candidates)

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA:
Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

College/Department Highlights:
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ( offers BS, ME, MS, and PhD degrees. It has approximately 20 tenured/tenure track faculty, 100 graduate students, and 300 undergraduate students. The ECE Department offers strong graduate programs at the masters and PhD levels, with current enrollments of approximately 45 MS students and 35 PhD students.

University Highlights:
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students , including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named in 2023.  about USU. 

 

The university provides a to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (phone number removed) or . 

 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, , is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

 

*updated 04/2024

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*updated 09/2023