Assistant Professor - Electrical & Computer Engineering

North Carolina State University•Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department is one of the top 10 suppliers of ECE talent at the BS level in the US, and ranks in the top ECE Departments in total annual research expenditures (ASEE). The department is located in state-of-the-art facilities on NC State's Centennial Campus. Its undergraduate EE and CpE degree programs have been ranked in the Top 20 and Top 30, respectively, by US news and World Report. The University is located in the technology-rich Research Triangle metropolitan area, and ECE faculty members collaborate routinely with local industry. The Research Triangle area is frequently recognized in nationwide surveys as one of the best places to live in the U.S. We enjoy outstanding public schools, affordable housing, and great weather, all in the proximity of the mountains and the seashore. Candidates can obtain information about the department and its research programs, as well as more details about the positions advertised at http://www.ece.ncsu.edu. NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State's land grant mission of teaching, research, and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution's mission, vision, and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest, and experience would enable them to support the university. You Belong Here - NC State University offers a multitude of career prospects that align with the university's Employee Value Proposition. NC State University has prepared a Candidate Guide which contains valuable information on our childcare partnerships, tuition waiver program, relocation services, wellness and recreation memberships, employer subsidized health coverage, and much more. Discover the possibilities at NC State University and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering for your professional and personal growth. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking to fill multiple tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August 2026 as part of NC State's strategic engineering expansion. The department is seeking excellent candidates in the following areas Outstanding candidates outside these areas will be considered based on the candidates' qualifications and the strengths of the department.: AI Hardware: Design and implementation of hardware platforms for artificial intelligence and machine learning, including chip design, VLSI circuits, in-memory processing, integrated system design, computer architecture, accelerators, and hardware/software co-design for AI systems. Robotics: Autonomous systems, control theory, sensing and perception, drone and unmanned systems, and novel applications of robotics across domains such as machine learning, healthcare, defense applications, and environmental monitoring. Semiconductors: Advanced materials and device technologies with emphasis on wide-bandgap semiconductors. Candidates will contribute to undergraduate and graduate student education, likely teaching classes in areas as assigned.

Requirements

Ph.D. or equivalent in electrical or computer engineering or a related discipline at the time of appointment.
Demonstrated the potential to build a strong research program and an excellent teaching record.
Strong commitment to academic and research excellence, and an outstanding research record commensurate with the expectations of a major research university.