Assistant Professor – Computer Engineering

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in computer engineering and digital system design, with emphasis on VLSI, SoC CAD, computer architecture, AI/ML hardware, and hardware security. Start Fall 2027; review begins November 1, 2026.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or a closely related field and must be eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or closely related field.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States at the time employment begins.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and secure funding for a strong research program.
• Collaborate with other faculty on interdisciplinary research projects.
• Teach courses in the computer engineering area.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering

Job description

Overview

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Auburn University invites applications for a tenure‑track assistant professor in the field of computer engineering beginning with the Fall 2027 semester. We seek candidates specializing in the core hardware areas of computer engineering and digital system design, including VLSI technology, computer aided design of systems‑on‑chips, computer systems architecture, AI and machine learning hardware, and hardware security. The position is available beginning August 16, 2027, and applications will be evaluated beginning on November 1, 2026. The search will continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

Responsibilities

The individual selected for this position will be expected to contribute to the growth of the computer engineering program, develop and secure funding for a strong research program, collaborate with other faculty on interdisciplinary research projects, and teach courses in the computer engineering area.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or a closely related field at the time employment begins. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent communication skills are required.

Contract Type

Continuing

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