Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Position Information

Position Information
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at North Dakota State University (NDSU) invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position to start in August 2021. Outstanding candidates in all areas will be considered, with particular emphasis on, but not limited to, the following areas: Intelligent Control Systems, Power Electronics, Robotics, and AI/Big Data.

Minimum Qualifications:
1) Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field received by the start date of the appointment.
2) Evidence of excellent research, including demonstrated publication record.
3) Evidence of 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) Evidence of successful grant writing and funding.
2) Undergraduate and/or graduate teaching experience.
3) 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 Asynchronous Logic, 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 statement, 4) research statement, 5) unofficial copy of Ph.D. transcript, and 6) contact information of a minimum of three references. Screening of applications will begin on 3/15/2021 and continue until the position is filled. To receive full consideration, please submit your application by 3/15/2021.

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

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. Our main campus is located in Fargo, ND with Extension Service and Research Experiment Station locations across the entire state. NDSU has been listed in the Top 100 public research universities in the United States for research and development in agricultural sciences, psychology and social sciences, based on reported research expenditures.

NDSU is an exciting place to work offering a stimulating and diverse environment richly populated with people pursuing life-long learning and personal growth. Employees often attend on-campus cultural events, lectures, athletic events and enjoy walks through our beautiful campus.

NDSU employs over 6000 full-time and part-time employees across the state, making it the second largest employer in the community. NDSU is the best college in ND, according to Money Magazine (September 2018). NDSU was named a 2019 Best Value College by Forbes. Fargo made Livability.com's top 10 list of cities to find a job and ranked at #11 for best places to live overall.

NDSU offers a wide array of professional opportunities including faculty, executive, managerial, professional, technical, paraprofessional, office support, servers and crafts/trades. Like a small city, NDSU operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Full time employees are offered a superb benefit package to include 100% company paid health insurance premiums and tuition assistance for employees and immediate family members. All of us at NDSU play an important role in serving our students and public constituencies. We encourage motivated and talented team members that thrive in a higher-ed environment to join our university!

Mission

With energy and momentum, North Dakota State University addresses the needs and aspirations of people in a changing world by building on our land-grant foundation.

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.