Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering - Semiconductor

CSU Careers • San José, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

San José State University’s Department of Electrical Engineering seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in semiconductor fabrication and test, beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate electrical engineering courses, maintain an active research program, and contribute to curriculum development. The department encourages multidisciplinary research addressing real-world challenges and offers access to semiconductor fabrication, testing, and advanced characterization facilities, as well as collaborative research partnerships and industry connections.

Faculty are expected to emphasize experiential learning, advise and supervise students, develop modern curricula in areas such as device physics, transistor fabrication, solar cell fabrication, and MEMS, and establish a research program with external partnerships, funding, or collaboration. The role also includes developing a hands-on semiconductor fabrication workforce-development program with microcredentials, participating in shared governance and service—with special emphasis on MPEL operations—and organizing courses in Canvas. The candidate must foster inclusive learning and demonstrate awareness of the needs of a diverse student population.

The position requires an on-campus presence in California. Employment is contingent on U.S. residence, eligibility to work in the United States, and satisfactory background and reference checks. The anticipated academic-year salary range is $106,000–$126,000, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank. The target start date is August 17, 2027.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Physics by the start of the appointment.
• Research background in semiconductor process design, TCAD, device modeling, and/or advanced materials, including areas such as ferroelectric devices, quantum dots, graphene, or memristors.
• Strong commitment to teaching, demonstrated potential for teaching excellence at undergraduate and graduate levels, and engagement in curriculum development.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population, developed through cross-cultural study, training, teaching, or comparable experience.
• Awareness of and experience with the needs of a student population diverse in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation.
• Ability to establish an on-campus presence in California; employment requires U.S. residence and eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Postdoctoral experience in academia or industry.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate research students.
• Experience adapting teaching methods to a variety of learning environments.
• Involvement in safety compliance across high-risk, multi-variable industrial or academic environments.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate electrical engineering courses, emphasizing experiential learning.
• Supervise and advise students in undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Develop modern curricula in device physics, transistor fabrication, solar cell fabrication, and MEMS.
• Establish and maintain a research program related to the candidate’s field of interest.
• Seek external partnerships, funding, and collaborations in Silicon Valley and beyond.
• Develop a hands-on semiconductor fabrication workforce-development program that includes microcredentials.
• Participate in shared governance, departmental, college, and university committees, and other service assignments, with special emphasis on MPEL operations.
• Organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System.
• Use inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement to address the needs of a diverse student population.

Benefits

• Competitive faculty employee benefits; details are available in the CSU Employee Benefits Summary.
• Access to research development support through the Division of Research and Innovation.
• Access to teaching and career development support through the Center for Faculty Excellence and Teaching and Innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree