Computer Engineering Assistant Professor

Computer Engineering Assistant Professor

Requisition ID: 2024-8373
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Faculty
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Faculty
College: College of Engineering
Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview
Utah State Universitys 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 USUs 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 candidates 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/CV”
The documents listed below should be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents… For full info follow application link.

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