Adjunct Faculty, VLSI / Chip Design

Manhattan University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 2,035,000 - 2,239,000; Part time

Job summary

Manhattan University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty member to teach VLSI Design, Digital IC Design, or Chip Design for Spring 2027. This in-person on-campus position will deliver hands-on instruction to undergraduate or graduate students.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering with strong VLSI/IC design knowledge and teaching ability in a lab-rich setting. PhD and industry experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of VLSI, IC design, chip design.
• Ability to teach effectively in-person.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction in VLSI/Chip Design for undergrad/grad courses.
• Develop lectures, labs, assignments, projects, and assessments.
• Introduce students to modern VLSI methodologies and industry practices.
• Collaborate with faculty and participate in departmental activities.
• Adhere to departmental policies and instructional standards.

Skills

VLSI Design

Chip Design

Digital IC Design

RTL Design

Verilog/SystemVerilog

EDA Tools

Education

Master's degree in Computer Engineering

Ph.D. in Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence

Synopsys

Siemens EDA

Verilog

SystemVerilog

Job description

Position Description

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at ManhattanUniversity, part of the School of Engineering, focuses on preparing students for careers in electrical engineering, computer engineering, and emerging technology fields. Emphasizing hands-on learning, laboratory experience, faculty mentorship, and practical engineering design, the department invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty member to teach an undergraduate or graduate course in VLSI Design, Digital IC Design, or Chip Design during the Spring 2027 semester. The successful candidate will deliver engaging, hands-on instruction that prepares students for careers and further study in semiconductor technology and integrated-circuit design.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position during the Spring 2027 semester. The instructor must be available to teach the assigned class at the scheduled campus time and participate in required departmental activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, engaging instruction in an undergraduate or graduate course in VLSI Design, Chip Design, Digital IC Design, or a closely related area.
• Develop and deliver course materials, including lectures, laboratory activities, assignments, projects, and assessments.
• Introduce students to modern VLSI and integrated-circuit design methodologies, tools, and industry practices.
• Incorporate practical examples and applications from semiconductor or technology and chip design.
• Hold scheduled office hours and provide academic guidance and support to students.
• Evaluate student assignments, projects, examinations, and laboratory work, providing timely feedback to support student learning.
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues and participate in departmental meetings and activities as requested by the department chair.
• Adhere to Manhattan University's mission, values, academic policies, and instructional standards.

Requirements

• Master's degree required in Computer Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of VLSI, integrated-circuit design, chip design, or a closely related area.
• Ability to teach effectively in an in-person classroom environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Engineering.
• Industry experience in semiconductor, ASIC, FPGA, VLSI, SoC, or chip design (optional).
• Professional experience using industry-standard EDA tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens EDA, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog, RTL design, synthesis, verification, or physical design.
• Prior college/university teaching experience.
• Experience supervising hardware design projects, laboratories, or senior design projects.
• Current professional experience in the semiconductor or technology industry.

Preferred Course Expertise:

Candidates should be comfortable with some or all of the following topics:

• CMOS and digital integrated-circuit design.
• VLSI design methodologies.
• ASIC and SoC design.
• Digital logic and RTL design.
• Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• Computer-aided VLSI/EDA tools.
• Logic synthesis and physical design.
• Timing analysis and verification.
• FPGA and digital hardware design.
• Semiconductor fabrication fundamentals.
• Layout and circuit-level design.
• Low-power and high-performance IC design.

Salary Range Based on Experience:

• Instructor $1477.28 per credit
• Assistant Professor $1526.25 per credit
• Associate Professor $1575.65 per credit
• Professor $1625.04 per credit

Applicants should submit:

• Current curriculum vitae/resume.
• Cover letter describing relevant teaching and/or industry experience.
• Academic transcripts or evidence of degree qualifications.
• Brief description of VLSI/chip-design expertise.
• Teaching experience, if applicable.
• Professional references.