Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering - Embedded systems
About The Position
San José State University’s Department of Electrical Engineering seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning in August 2027. The department is seeking expertise in ASICs, SoCs, AI/ML, RF hardware, and embedded systems. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate electrical engineering courses and maintain an active research program in relevant areas. The department encourages multidisciplinary research addressing real-world problems, including food scarcity, assistive technologies, healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation. The department serves undergraduate and graduate students and provides classroom instruction, hands-on experience in industry-sponsored laboratories, and internship opportunities. Faculty have access to specialized laboratories, research development support, and teaching and career development resources. The position requires an on-campus presence in California. The successful candidate will support a diverse student population through inclusive teaching, course materials, and advising. The role also involves curriculum development, research and external collaboration, shared governance, assessment, and organizing classes in Canvas.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Computer Engineering by the start of the appointment.
- Research background in Embedded Systems, ASIC, and SOC design.
- Strong commitment to and demonstrated potential for teaching excellence at undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Ability to engage in curriculum development.
- Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population, which may be demonstrated through cross-cultural study, training, teaching, or comparable experience.
- Employment requires US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Satisfactory completion of background and reference checks.
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, supervise, and advise students in undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Develop modern curriculum in Embedded Systems, System on Chip, and ASIC, including applications in machine learning, deep learning, and robotics.
- Establish and maintain a research program related to the candidate’s field of interest.
- Seek external partnerships, funding, and/or collaborations in Silicon Valley and beyond.
- Participate in shared governance through departmental, college, and university committees and other service assignments, with special emphasis on assessment.
- Organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System.
- Demonstrate awareness of and experience with the needs of a diverse student population through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.
- Comply with mandated reporter requirements, applicable campus security authority responsibilities, and assigned CSU employee training.
Benefits
- Competitive faculty employee benefits for the higher education sector; details are provided in the CSU Employee Benefits Summary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
