UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOUTH

Assistant/Associate Professor Position in Computer Engineering (Tenure Track)

The Electric and Computer Engineering (ECE) department is seeking to hire a tenure-track Computer Engineering faculty member at the assistant/associate professor level with specializations including but not limited to smart edge devices and edge AI, AI/ML for security and reliability, and security and reliability for AI/ML at the edge, cyber-physical systems, Internet of Things (IoT), and human-computer interaction (wearable technology). The preferred candidate's research focus will be in interdisciplinary application areas such as securing critical infrastructure (e.g. power grid, water), smart cities, healthcare, robotics and automation, biomedical, marine, sustainable energy, and intelligent transportation systems. Applicants who have relevant research/dissertation experience that complements one or more of these areas is encouraged to apply.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is located in the beautiful ocean side community of Dartmouth, about an hour south of Boston, half-hour east of Providence, and half-hour west of Cape Cod. It offers a world-class education to more than 9,300 undergraduate and graduate students each year in over 40 undergraduate and 23 graduate programs offered by the College of Engineering, College of Nursing, Charlton College of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Visual and Performing Arts, School of Law and School for Marine Science and Technology.

UMass Dartmouth has transformed the lives of 40,000 alumni and distinguishes itself as a vibrant, public research university dedicated to engaged learning and innovative research. It is the only Massachusetts Tier 1 national research university south of Boston and serves as a catalyst for the development of marine science and technology industries along the south coast. The Department seeks applications across the full breadth of computer engineering.

The College of Engineering is comprised of six departments: Bioengineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computer and Information Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics. We offer 8 undergraduate degree programs, 8 concentrations, 11 graduate programs, and 8 accelerated BS-MS programs that serve more than 1,500 students. Our mission is to prepare graduates to meet 21st-century technological challenges and improve the well-being of society; create new knowledge in engineering, technology, and bioengineering; and engage and develop students to become leaders in their fields through service and scholarship.

Duties

The successful candidate is expected to develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program; implement inclusive, evidence-based teaching and learning approaches to ensure the academic success of a diverse student population; advise undergraduate and graduate (MS & PhD) students; contribute to university and professional service; foster interdisciplinary collaborations; and actively engage in college and university diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have earned bachelor’s and doctorate degrees in Electrical and Computer engineering or a closely related field at the time of appointment, be able to teach courses in relevant areas in computer engineering, and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence and scholarly research as well as diversity, equity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong candidates will have research experience in computer engineering or a related engineering field and teaching experience in higher education. Postdoctoral research in an interdisciplinary setting is highly desirable. We especially encourage applications from scholars historically underrepresented in science, mathematics, and engineering, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We seek candidates who have demonstrated experience in efforts to increase the recruitment and retention of women and members of historically minoritized groups in engineering.

More information about the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department can be found at https://www.umassd.edu/engineering/ece/about/

SALARY: $105,000.00 to $130,000.00

UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:

• 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• State Pension Retirement Plan
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans
• Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
• Twelve (12) paid holidays
• And More!

Benefits for Faculty Federation 

Qualified applicants are invited to submit electronically a letter of interest, detailed curriculum vitae, concise statements on research plans, teaching philosophy, and diversity, and contact information for at least three professional references. Employment is contingent upon verification of background/credentials and work authorization.

Screening of complete applications will begin November 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

UMass Dartmouth is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX Employer.