Adjunct Faculty, VLSI / Chip Design

Manhattan University; United States; On-site; USD 4,400 - 4,900; 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 during the Spring 2027 semester. The position is on-campus, in-person, with hands‑on instruction and lab‑oriented coursework.

The faculty will develop lectures and labs, assess student work, and participate in departmental activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Engineering required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of VLSI, integrated‑circuit design, chip design, or related area.
• Ability to teach effectively in an in‑person classroom environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality instruction in VLSI Design, Chip Design, Digital IC Design, or related area.
• Develop and deliver course materials including lectures, labs, assignments, projects, and assessments.
• Introduce students to modern VLSI and IC design methodologies and industry practices.
• Incorporate practical examples from semiconductor technology and chip design.
• Hold office hours and provide academic guidance to students.
• Evaluate student work with timely feedback.
• Collaborate with faculty and participate in departmental activities.

Skills

Teaching in-person

Strong communication

Course development

Education

Master's degree in Computer Engineering

Ph.D. in Computer Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Cadence

Synopsys

Siemens EDA

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Job description

Position Description

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Manhattan University, 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 semi conduct 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