The California State University · 13 hours ago
Assistant Professor - Computer Engineering (AY 26/27)
SLO Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $123K/yrThe California State University is seeking an Assistant Professor in the Computer Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University. The successful candidate will teach courses, engage in scholarly work, and contribute to curricular development in Computer Engineering.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and master's level courses in Computer Engineering
Support and expand curricular development in Computer Engineering
Engage in scholarly work that is of very high quality as evidenced by external peer review
Perform service activities at all levels of the University
Develop an externally funded, applied research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students, and partnerships with key stakeholders
Qualification
Required
An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Education, or a closely related field from an accredited institution or international equivalent is required for appointment
Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) will be considered but must provide proof that the doctorate was awarded prior to or by the start of the appointment
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, effective communication, and interpersonal skills and must have the ability to work effectively with students, staff and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to develop an externally funded, applied research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students, and partnerships with key stakeholders
Demonstrated experience and commitment to hands-on, student-centered learning and teaching, as well as demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings are required
Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interests in undergraduate and graduate teaching are required
Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required
Preferred
Demonstrated excellence in university level teaching and research (commensurate with time since degree)
Experience with laboratory-based instruction and/or industry experience
Experience and a commitment to working in a multidisciplinary and collaborative setting
Industry experience as well as candidates with a strong hands-on approach to engineering
Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment
Preference will be given primarily to candidates able to teach courses in areas of need and secondarily to candidates able to teach courses in additional areas of emphasis for the Computer Engineering Department. Areas of need include Computer Organization and Architecture and Computer Networks. Additional areas of emphasis include Embedded Systems and IoT
Benefits
Parental leave
Educational fee waivers
Childcare pre-tax benefits
On-campus children’s center
Company
The California State University
The California State University is the largest system of four-year higher education in the country, with 22 campuses, 56,000 faculty and staff and more than 450,000 students.
Founded in 1947
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.85MKey Investors
DensoNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)Dale Carlsen
2024-10-30Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
2018-10-26Grant· $2.7M
Leadership Team
Steve Relyea
Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer
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