Full Professor Tenure System

MSU Internal Job Postings Details•East Lansing, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for a tenure-system faculty position in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. We will consider all areas related to Space Electronics and in particular the design, performance, and testing of artificial intelligence (AI) hardware systems. We encourage applications for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor and will consider exceptional candidates for appointment at the rank of Associate or (Full) Professor. This position is supported through Michigan State University’s Global Impact Initiative, designed to address global grand challenges and national priorities through the creation of over 100 new faculty positions in some of the most promising – and critical – fields of research. Candidates must have earned a PhD in Electrical Engineering or a discipline related to Space Electronics at the time of appointment, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027. Successful candidates will be expected to develop a sustainable, externally funded, and internationally recognized research program; contribute significantly to their discipline through scholarly work; demonstrate effective teaching and mentorship of both undergraduate and graduate students; participate in institutional and professional service; and contribute to the university’s land-grant mission. Faculty appointments are expected to reside primarily within the College of Engineering; however, appointments in other colleges or academic units may be made, depending on the candidate’s expertise and interdisciplinary alignment. Joint appointments will be considered as appropriate. Candidates are encouraged to describe how their research complements and enhances existing strengths across Michigan State University. All areas of research specialization will be considered, with a particular interest in candidates whose work has the potential to impact space electronics and aligns with the MSU Space Electronics Initiative, in close collaboration with the on-campus high-energy ion test facilities. Highly encouraged areas of research include: Protocols for testing the unique features of AI hardware through advances in instrumentation, analysis, and software. Space applications and space readiness for emerging AI on hardware technologies Specialized environmental and test demands across AI systems in space, spanning signal processing, memory, power, and communications Concepts, devices, and circuits advancing state-of-the-art semiconductors, including (but not limited to): Wide bandgap devices Silicon photonics Other photonic IC platforms for space applications Heterogeneous microsystem integration and packaging of semiconductors and chiplets Radiation and temperature effects on next-generation materials and electronics applications Other qualifications include strong leadership and interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and an ability to work in a collaborative research environment. Joint appointments with other engineering departments are possible, considering existing strengths and capabilities and the candidate’s preferences. Successful candidates will be appointed to an academic-year position in the tenure system, with tenure, if appropriate. Successful candidates are expected to elevate MSU's reputation through their professional activities. This is a union position represented by the Union of Tenure System Faculty (UTSF). The university is working with the union to establish a collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Earned a PhD in Electrical Engineering or a discipline related to Space Electronics at the time of appointment.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident at the time of appointment.
Potential for providing high-quality instruction and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Demonstrated ability and/or potential to provide service to the Department, the University, and the profession, and to work with students and faculty from a variety of backgrounds.
For Assistant Professor candidates: strong potential for high-quality research likely to result in top-level publications and national recognition.
For Associate/Full Professor candidates: an established national reputation for original and influential research, with demonstrable evidence of continued growth in national status.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated leadership ability, with strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to build effective working relationships across diverse teams.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to varied audiences.
Proven ability to thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment.
Evidence of potential to successfully compete for external funding.
Demonstrated potential for developing and contributing to interdisciplinary engineering courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.
A strong record of scholarly productivity with the potential for significant impact on the field, practice, policy, or society.

Responsibilities

Develop a sustainable, externally funded, and internationally recognized research program.
Contribute significantly to their discipline through scholarly work.
Demonstrate effective teaching and mentorship of both undergraduate and graduate students.
Participate in institutional and professional service.
Contribute to the university’s land-grant mission.
Elevate MSU's reputation through their professional activities.