Primary Purpose of Position
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at North Carolina A&T State University invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computer Engineering. Candidates at the Associate Professor level may also be considered.
We aim to recruit innovative and enthusiastic teachers and researchers whose work strengthens the University’s goals of excellence in next-generation networked, cyber-physical, and intelligent systems. We seek candidates whose research contributes to advanced computing architectures and provides new paradigms in the areas of edge computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), and cloud-based computing, and other related areas that support secure, connected, and data-driven applications.
Specific research and teaching areas include, but are not limited to:
- Custom hardware architectures, including AI/ML accelerators, and domain-specific computing methods
- Design and/or optimization for edge, fog, cloud, and distributed computing systems, including ML optimization
- Design and/or optimization for emerging and/or existing computing paradigms, including neuromorphic computing and quantum computing
- System architectures for IoT, cyber-physical systems, and connected systems
- Hardware and systems design for autonomous, medical, and/or real-time applications
- Prototyping of custom architectures via FPGA or ASIC implementation
- Secure, trusted, reliable, and/or resilient computing systems
A successful candidate is expected to:
- Develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research program
- Publish high-quality scholarly work, evidenced in part by citation indices
- Collaborate enthusiastically with NC A&T faculty in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in computer engineering
- Recruit, advise, and mentor students
- Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and accreditation activities
- Provide service to the ECE Department, College of Engineering, and the University in numerous capacities, including new roles as needed.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
North Carolina A & T State University is a public land grant high research activity institution that is committed to dedicated teaching and learning, scholarly and creative research, and effective engagement and public service. The University enrolls over 15,200 students.
Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network.
The College of Engineering, with over 2,800 students, has EAC ABET accredited undergraduate programs in Architectural, Bio-, Biological, Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a CAC ABET-accredited program in Computer Science. On the Graduate level, the College has 8 Masters of Science Degree programs, and 5 Doctoral programs. The 5 research cluster areas of the College of Engineering (COE) are Autonomous Systems, Cybersecurity and Resilience, Energy and Sustainability, Healthcare Applications and Complex Systems and Networks. The College welcomes team members who thrive in an environment that embraces diversity and inclusion within the student body, faculty, and staff. Additional information about the College and the University can be found at www.ncat.edu/coe.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is the largest department in the College of Engineering with over 400 students in its four degree programs. The four programs are a BS in electrical engineering, a BS in computer engineering, a MS in electrical engineering, and a Ph.D. in electrical engineering. There are 14 faculty members in the department. Additional information can be found at http://www.ncat.edu/coe/departments/elen/index.html.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Successful candidates should have an outstanding research record in the aforementioned areas of interest, have a demonstrated track record in research collaborations and writing proposals for externally funded research programs, have profound background in programming with strong written and oral communication skills and should be committed to excellence in teaching and research.
Post doctoral experience and evidence of independent research potential
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
