F0035 - Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor in A1/Robotics/Optical Engineering

DHRM • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

The Department of Engineering in the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology at Norfolk State University invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in AI, Robotics, or Optical Engineering, beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will join the Engineering faculty and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, advising, and the development of department programs. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

The department supports undergraduate and graduate programs in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Optical Engineering. Its interdisciplinary activities include semiconductor electronics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, bioengineering, and engineered materials, with applications in biomedicine, advanced signal processing, and space-based technologies. Candidates should be prepared to manage a faculty-directed research effort in support of the department’s technical objectives.

Norfolk State University is a comprehensive urban public doctoral-granting institution and an HBCU with nationally recognized STEM programs. The university enrolls approximately 6,000 students and offers more than thirty undergraduate programs and nineteen online and in-person graduate programs. The university seeks candidates with experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to expanding access to higher education. Applicants must include a statement describing their philosophy and experience related to working with underrepresented populations.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Technical publication record related to the electrical engineering discipline.
• Evidence of potential to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Norfolk State University’s EEE and Optical Engineering curriculum.
• Potential to teach courses supporting departmental tracks in AI, Robotics, or Quantum Engineering.
• Strong communication skills, demonstrated through written work and the interview process.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
• Applicants must submit a statement reflecting their philosophy and experience working with initiatives, students, or communities from underrepresented populations.

Nice To Haves

• Potential for successful grantsmanship.
• Ability to conduct research and development in electronic design and analysis (EDA), quantum device and system design, or advanced microelectronic devices.
• Ability to support teaching and research in AI, Robotics, or Quantum Engineering.
• A record of grantsmanship and funding with federal agencies.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate in departmental activities related to the future growth and direction of Engineering Department programs.
• Participate in the management and oversight of undergraduate and graduate research and education program offerings.
• Manage a faculty-directed research effort supporting the technical objectives of the Engineering Department.

What This Job Offers

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