Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Gonzaga University Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 91,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

Gonzaga University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2027. The department seeks a teaching-focused scholar in digital hardware, computer engineering, and integrated electronic systems with an emphasis on undergraduate education and inclusive excellence.

Responsibilities include teaching 18 credit hours per year, developing undergraduate research opportunities, mentoring students, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by July 15, 2027 in EE/CE or closely related field.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness or promise of excellence.
• Strength in digital systems, hardware design, embedded systems or VLSI.
• Active scholarly agenda and ability to mentor undergraduates.
• Commitment to Gonzaga’s Jesuit mission and inclusive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach 18 credit hours per academic year, including core and specialized courses.
• Establish and sustain a scholarly program involving undergraduates.
• Provide academic and career advising to undergraduates.
• Contribute to service and academic citizenship within the department and university.

Skills

Digital system design

Computer hardware design

Embedded systems

VLSI / IC design

Undergraduate teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Job description

Title: Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Area: School of Engineering & Applied Science

Department: Electrical Engineering

Telework Availability: On-campus Position

Employee Classification: Tenure Track Faculty (Full-time)

Appointment Percentage: 100

Months per year: 9

Salary Range: The budgeted annual salary that the University reasonably expects to offer for this position is $91,495. The internal salary range is $91,495 - $97,595.

Is this position eligible for relocation reimbursement?: Yes

Is this position eligible for a signing bonus?: No

At this time, the University has suspended all new H1B visa sponsorships.

Job Purpose

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2027. The department seeks a teacher-scholar committed to inclusive, equity-minded undergraduate teaching and an active program of scholarship in electrical and/or computer engineering. This appointment is intended to strengthen the department’s curricular and scholarly capacity in digital hardware, computer engineering, and integrated electronic systems while supporting Gonzaga’s teaching-centered and mission-driven environment.

The department is especially interested in candidates whose expertise can support courses and laboratories in areas such as digital system design, computer hardware design and architecture, embedded systems, VLSI or integrated circuits, and related electrical/computer engineering topics. Candidates with complementary expertise in electronic circuits, semiconductor devices, FPGA/HDL-based design, or closely related areas are also encouraged to apply. Applicants are requested to describe in their cover letter which existing ECE courses they are prepared to teach immediately and what new technical elective(s), laboratory experiences, or senior design projects they would be prepared to develop.

The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of 18 semester credit hours per academic year, typically three 3-credit courses per semester. The department is committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching, attentive advising, extensive laboratory experiences, and sustained faculty engagement with professional development and scholarly activity.

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department offers ABET-accredited undergraduate programs in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. Gonzaga seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming campus climate and to its Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic mission. In keeping with the recruiting workflow, application materials for this position are designed to address scholarly achievement, pedagogy, and the candidate’s ability to contribute to Gonzaga’s commitment to human dignity, social justice, diversity, intercultural competence, global engagement, solidarity with the poor and vulnerable, and care for the planet.

With a mission rooted in the Jesuit tradition, Gonzaga seeks to educate students to become compassionate leaders who engage with the world, seek justice, and contribute to the common good. The university mission statement is available at https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement. As a campus community, Gonzaga prioritizes inclusive excellence and increasing campus diversity, particularly in supporting students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in higher education. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering seeks candidates who align with this mission and who can articulate, through teaching, mentoring, scholarship, and service, how they would advance it.

Gonzaga’s campus sits adjacent to downtown Spokane, WA, along the Spokane River in the Inland Northwest’s most metropolitan region. The university exists on the traditional homelands of the Spokane people, one of the Interior Salish speaking tribes of the region. Spokane is Washington’s second-largest city and offers a vibrant arts, food, and outdoor community.

For more information on our mission, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement

Essential Functions

• Teach 18 credit hours of courses per year. Initial teaching responsibilities are expected to include one or more courses in areas such as digital system design, computer hardware design and architecture, embedded systems, electronics, VLSI/integrated circuits, or other courses aligned with departmental needs. There may also be opportunities to teach first-year engineering courses, senior technical electives in the candidate’s area of expertise, and courses within the senior design sequence. - (Essential)
• Establish and sustain a scholarly program in the candidate’s area of expertise. Candidates are encouraged to develop scholarship that supports undergraduate student participation, to mentor undergraduate researchers, and to disseminate outcomes through publications, presentations, creative work, prototypes, or other discipline-appropriate forms. - (Essential)
• Provide academic and career advising and mentoring to undergraduate students. - (Essential)
• Support the Department, University, and profession through service and other forms of academic citizenship. - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field by July 15, 2027.

Evidence of teaching effectiveness, mentorship, or strong promise of excellence in undergraduate teaching.

Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: digital systems, computer hardware/architecture, embedded systems, VLSI or integrated circuits, or closely related ECE fields aligned with departmental needs.

Evidence of an ongoing or clearly developing scholarly/research agenda.

Ability to contribute to Gonzaga’s Catholic, Jesuit, humanistic mission and to create welcoming learning environments for students with a variety of backgrounds and identities.

Preferred Qualifications

Evidence of engaging, inclusive teaching practices in undergraduate engineering education.

Record of course and laboratory development in electrical and/or computer engineering.

Ability to teach and develop laboratory-rich courses in digital design, computer architecture, embedded systems, electronics, VLSI, or related areas.

Demonstrated ability to establish a research program that meaningfully involves undergraduate students.

Evidence of relevant postdoctoral, industrial, other professional work record in a field aligned with the position.

Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English and a demonstrated interest in advising undergraduate students.

Record of working with students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in engineering through teaching, research, mentoring, outreach, or administration.

Educational Requirement

Terminal Degree

Physical & On-Campus Requirements

• In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week
• Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Daily (>75% of time)
• Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Daily (>75% of time)
• Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight: Often (50%-75% of time)
• Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)
• Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)

Please direct questions about this position to Vladimir Labay, Search Chair, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, [e-mail]. For assistance with the online application, please call the Human Resources Department at 509-313-5996.