Assistant Professor of Practice - Computer Engineering

Position Information

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at North Dakota State University (NDSU) invites applications for an assistant professsor of practice position in the area of Computer Engineering to start in August 2021.

Minimum Qualifications:
1) Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field
2) Specialization in Computer Engineering or related area
3) Evidence for effective teaching
4) Effective oral and written communication skills
5) Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with/teaching diverse groups, including women and underrepresented minorities

Preferred Qualifications:
1) Undergraduate and/or graduate teaching experience
2) Relevant industry experience

The ECE department, housed in the College of Engineering (CoE), currently has 14 faculty, and 475 undergraduate, 17 Master, and 42 Ph.D. students, and is ABET-accredited. The department offers separate undergraduate programs in both Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering, and research specialization areas in Verification, VLSI, Computer Architecture, Cyber-Physical/Embedded Systems, Microelectronics, Biomedical Engineering, Power/Energy and Power Electronics, Electric Materials/Nanotechnology, Communications/Signal Processing, and Electromagnetics/Optics. The CoE includes the following departments: Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, and Construction Management and Engineering.

To apply, please submit 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) teaching philosophy, 4) unofficial copy of Ph.D. transcript, and 5) contact information of a minimum of three references. Screening of applications will begin on 2/15/2021 and continue until the position is filled. To receive full consideration, please submit your application by 2/15/2021.

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable; or NDSU is an EEO/AA-MF/ Vet/ Disability. Women & traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. NDSU is also an NSF ADVANCE institution. NDSU is located in Fargo, ND, which is ranked among the best places in the country to live, work, attend school, and conduct business, and is the largest community between Minneapolis and Seattle, with around 250,000 people.

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package with includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

Additional Information

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.