Electrical and Computer Engineering Assistant Professor - Digital Systems

AACTE Connect360; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Clara University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering to start Fall 2027. The focus is on digital systems, including embedded and cyber-physical platforms, with opportunities to collaborate with Silicon Valley industry partners.

The ideal candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, develop an ongoing research program, and mentor students from diverse backgrounds while strengthening curriculum and interdisciplinary initiatives

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering or closely related field by start date.
• Demonstrated research track record or strong potential with high-quality publications.
• Commitment to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels and to curriculum development.
• Commitment to contribute to a diverse and inclusive academic culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop a productive research program that engages students and produces high-quality publications.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of specialization, as well as lower division fundamental courses; curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Service to the Department, School, University, and the profession.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching excellence

Curriculum development

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Job description

Position Type:

Electrical and Computer Engineering Assistant Professor - Digital Systems

Position Type:

Regular

Salary Range:

Hiring range is $116,846 - $129,756

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Purpose:

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Santa Clara University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor starting in the fall of the 2027-2028 academic year. We seek candidates in the areas of digital systems, including computer systems embedded and cyber-physical systems. To complement expertise of current faculty, address areas of strong interest to students, and enhance collaboration opportunities with local industries in Silicon Valley, the department is interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: embedded and cyber-physical systems, computer architecture, digital IC design, verification, and synthesis, Systems-on-Chip (SoC), memory systems and storage, AI hardware and systems, design automation, robotics and automation, connected and intelligent transportation systems, secure/trustworthy systems, or other emerging areas of research related to digital electronics and/or computer hardware. Candidates should have an articulated plan for engaging with a diverse student body through teaching, research, service, and mentorship. Santa Clara University is committed to hiring faculty eager to promote the university's values of inclusive excellence at the department and university levels. The department is especially interested in candidates with excellent research promise and demonstrated track record, and an interest in leveraging the Silicon Valley ecosystem to build impactful collaborations with industry, as well as the ability to collaborate with faculty across multiple disciplines. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels in areas related to traditional and emerging areas in electrical and computer engineering. This would include teaching lower division courses and being active in curriculum innovation and student engagement. Candidates are expected to contribute to graduate teaching and research mentorship in the M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Candidates should have academic, industry, or other research experience and should be able to articulate plans for future impactful research in their areas of interest. In addition to teaching and research contributions, Santa Clara University is committed to hiring faculty eager to promote the university's values at the department and university levels. The new assistant professor will join the SCU ECE faculty at a time of significant opportunity for research laboratory establishment and programmatic development. Forward-looking research will be supported in the School of Engineering facilities located in state-of-the-art 270,000 square foot Sobrato Campus for Discovery and Innovation. It houses engineering and science departments, research laboratories, teaching laboratories, and spaces facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration, and involvement in humanitarian engineering.

Basic Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering or a closely related field by appointment start date
• A demonstrated research track record or strong research potential, including high-quality journal publications.
• A commitment and demonstrated potential to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and to engage in curriculum development
• A commitment to contribute to a diverse and inclusive academic culture

Responsibilities

• Developing a productive research program that engages students and produces high-quality publications.
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of specialization, as well as lower division fundamental courses; curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Service to the Department, School, University, and the profession.

Start Date

September 1, 2027

Special Instructions to Applicants

• A detailed current CV (including a publication list)
• A statement of research interests, future research directions, and research accomplishments
• A statement of teaching interests, philosophy, and relevant experience
• Three professional references including their name and contact information

Additional Information About Santa Clara University

Santa Clara University (https://www.scu.edu) is a comprehensive Jesuit, Catholic university, located in the heart of Silicon Valley and is California's oldest operating institution of higher education. The University is also distinguished by a sustained high ranking by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) with regard to the gender balance of the tenure stream engineering faculty and the master's graduates. The School of Engineering is committed to improving the human condition through engineering education, practice, and scholarship, promoting the University's mission to 'fashion a more humane, just and sustainable world'. SCU maintains small class sizes and promotes close faculty/student interaction. The ECE Department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees, with 15 full-time tenure stream faculty members, four fellows of the IEEE, and a strong pool of adjunct faculty who instruct about 240 undergraduate majors, and about 80 part-time and full-time graduate students. The School of Engineering maintains strong ties to local industry.

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decisionmaking, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/.

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Americans with Disabilities Act

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Work Authorization:

A foreign national who is appointed to a tenured or tenure-track faculty position is eligible for visa sponsorship assessment by Santa Clara University together with its legal counsel.