Assistant/Associate Professor - Computer Engineering

University of Nebraska–Lincoln

United States

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a tenure-line faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The focus areas include computer engineering systems, computer architecture, or networking, with connections to systems engineering.

The successful candidate will develop a nationally recognized research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and mentor students while collaborating with

Qualifications

Ph.D. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely aligned area.
Credentials and a distinguished scholarly record that qualifies for tenure/tenure-track.
Ability to think broadly and develop research and programmatic activities across many systems-related disciplines.
Ability to build productive relationships with faculty, students, administrative leaders, and external partners across disciplines.
Passion for promoting systems programs and developing strong partnerships with industry and other universities, government agencies such as STRATCOM, and other partners.
Demonstrated experience in systems sciences and engineering research.
Proven experience in leadership, strategic planning, and development.
Experience with mentoring undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

Develop a nationally recognized research program in computer engineering systems, computer architecture, or networking.
Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in these areas to prepare students for careers in industry, research, and academia.
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students and advance collaborative research, capstone projects, and industry partnerships.

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering or closely aligned area

Job description

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Position Information

EEO Statement

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Department

Department Electrical & Computer Engineering-1063

Requisition Number

Requisition Number F_260100

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 09/28/2026

Application Review Date

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 10/30/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UNL is seeking applicants for a tenure-line position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with a focus in computer engineering systems, computer architecture, or networking, including connections to systems engineering. The person hired into this position is expected to develop a nationally recognized research program and contribute to academic programs in computer engineering, with opportunities to support interdisciplinary systems engineering research and education.

Research and educational activities may include:

Developing an externally funded research program in computer engineering systems, computer architecture, or networking.
Developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in these areas to prepare students for careers in industry, research, and academia.
Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and advancing collaborative research, capstone projects, and industry partnerships.

The position will be based on the Scott Campus in Omaha, NE, and housed in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ( https://ece.unl.edu ), with opportunities to support teaching and research on UNL’s City Campus in Lincoln. This location will facilitate collaboration with faculty across Nebraska Engineering, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and relevant industry and government partners.

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering consists of approximately 35 tenured/tenure-track faculty, 400 undergraduate students, and 120 graduate students co-located in two cities, Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska. An outstanding infrastructure exists for conducting research, including central facilities housing state-of-the-art instrumentation and computing, including the Holland Computing Center ( https://hcc.unl.edu ). Opportunities for collaborations across the University of Nebraska include the University of Nebraska Medical Center; the University of Nebraska-Omaha College of Information Science & Technology; the Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research; the Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior; the Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory; the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility; Innovation Campus; and other state- and federally-funded research centers and programs.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely aligned area, including communication systems, control systems, nuclear systems, etc.
Credentials and a distinguished scholarly record that qualifies the applicant for a tenured/tenure-track faculty position in the electrical and computer engineering department.
Ability to think broadly and develop research and programmatic activities across many systems-related disciplines.
Understanding of how to build productive relationships with faculty, students, administrative leaders, and external partners across various disciplines and organizational units.
Ability to understand, and work effectively with diverse faculty viewpoints.
Passion for promoting systems programs and developing strong partnerships with industry, other universities, government agencies such as STRATCOM , and other partners.
Demonstrated experience in systems sciences and engineering research.
Proven experience in leadership, strategic planning, and development.
Experience with mentoring undergraduate students.

Preferred Qualifications

An outstanding publication record, a history of funded research, and a strong national/international reputation in the area of computer and system engineering and related topics.
Experience building higher education degree programs.

Work Location (City, State)

Omaha, NE

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Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required No

Job Category

Job Category (old)

Job Category (old) Faculty Tenure/Tenure Leading

Job Type

Job Type 9 Month

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No