Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering - Semiconductor

San José State University•San Jose, CA

7d•$106,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Electrical Engineering at San José State University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin August 17, 2027. The position focuses on semiconductor fabrication and test. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate electrical engineering courses, maintain an active research program, and contribute to curriculum development and student advising. The department encourages multidisciplinary research addressing real-world problems, including food scarcity, assistive technologies, healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation. Faculty will develop modern curricula in areas such as device physics, transistor fabrication, solar cell fabrication, and MEMS, and establish a research program related to their field of interest. The role also includes developing a hands-on semiconductor-fabrication workforce development program with microcredentials, seeking external partnerships and funding, and participating in shared governance and service, with special emphasis on MPEL operations. Classes must be organized within the Canvas Learning Management System. The candidate is expected to use inclusive teaching, course materials, and advising approaches responsive to a diverse student population. The department has semiconductor fabrication and test facilities, advanced characterization equipment, specialized laboratories, collaborative facilities, and corporate and academic partnerships. The position's work must be performed in California and requires an on-campus presence. Employment is contingent on US residence, eligibility to work in the United States, and satisfactory background and reference checks.

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, such as ferroelectric devices, quantum dots, graphene, or memristors.
Strong commitment to teaching and demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate instruction.
Ability to engage in curriculum development.
Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population, as may be demonstrated through cross-cultural study, training, teaching, or comparable experience.
Demonstrated awareness of and experience with the needs of a diverse student population through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.
Must establish an on-campus presence in California and reside in the United States, with 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 undergraduate and graduate electrical engineering courses and supervise and advise students, emphasizing experiential learning.
Develop modern curricula in device physics, transistor fabrication, solar cell fabrication, and MEMS.
Establish and maintain a research program in the candidate’s field of interest.
Develop a hands-on semiconductor-fabrication workforce development program that includes microcredentials.
Seek external partnerships, funding, and collaborations in Silicon Valley and beyond.
Participate in shared governance, departmental, college, and university committees, and other service assignments, with special emphasis on MPEL operations.
Organize classes within the Canvas Learning Management System.
Use inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advising to address the needs of a diverse student population.
Complete required employee training and comply with applicable reporting and safety requirements.