Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Faculty

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities•Minneapolis, MN

12h

About The Position

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or Optics and Photonics. The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. In Computer Engineering, areas of interest include chip design and verification, electronic design automation, computer architecture, and emerging computing platforms such as AI/ML hardware, heterogeneous integration, quantum computing, and physics-inspired computing. Relevant applications include AI/ML accelerator design, AI/ML for chip design and verification, domain-specific computing, heterogeneous architectures, hardware-algorithm co-design, quantum computing, and physics-inspired computing. In Artificial Intelligence, areas of interest include AI and machine-learning algorithms, theory, and applications. Theoretical topics include optimization, neural networks, and reinforcement learning; application areas include robotics, foundation models, image and signal processing, optimization, and control. In Optics and Photonics, areas of interest include optics, photonics, nanophotonics, quantum optics, optical materials, devices, instrumentation, and systems. Examples include integrated and nanoscale photonics, metasurfaces, plasmonics, micro/nanofabrication, biophotonics and optical biosensing, optical imaging and spectroscopy, optical measurement and sensing science and instrumentation, optoelectronics and silicon photonics, optical communications and interconnects, and optical computing. Candidates whose work connects optics and photonics with emerging areas such as quantum technologies or computing, packaging, neuroengineering, biomedical diagnostics, high-power devices or systems, or AI-enabled systems are particularly encouraged. Demonstrated micro- and/or nanofabrication ability is desirable, and candidates are expected to make extensive use of the Minnesota Nano Center cleanroom facilities. Successful candidates are expected to establish a vigorous, funded research program; engage in research and publication; develop external funding proposals; collaborate with academic, industry, and other research partners; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; advise students; and contribute service to the department, University, profession, and outreach activities. An earned doctorate or equivalent foreign degree in an appropriate discipline, with PhD completion, is required at the time of appointment. The anticipated appointment start is Fall 2027. Applications are accepted until the position is filled; the priority deadline for full consideration is November 26, 2026.

Requirements

An earned doctorate or equivalent foreign degree in an appropriate discipline, with PhD completion required at the time of appointment.
Outstanding academic and research record.
Ability to establish a vigorous, funded research program.
Ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Commitment to service to the University and the profession.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability in micro- and/or nanofabrication.
Research bridging optics and photonics with emerging areas such as quantum technologies or computing, packaging, neuroengineering, biomedical diagnostics, high-power devices or systems, or AI-enabled systems.
Candidates who will actively contribute to a culturally and academically diverse community through their identity and professional vision are particularly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Engage in research, publication, and the creation of scientific and engineering knowledge.
Develop research proposals for external funding opportunities.
Collaborate with researchers from academia, industry, government laboratories, and other organizations on joint research projects.
Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Advise students on coursework and broader academic or career goals.
Participate in department and/or University governance.
Contribute to outreach activities supporting the department's mission.
Contribute to the development of the profession, keep current with the field, and broaden knowledge and expertise.

Benefits

Paid holidays and generous time off.
Professional training and degree-seeking programs supported through the Regents Tuition Benefit Program.
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans.
Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
University HSA contributions.
Disability and employer-paid life insurance.
Employee wellbeing program.
Retirement plans with employer contribution.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity.
Financial counseling services.
Employee Assistance Program with eight counseling sessions at no cost.
Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area.