Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Montana State University invites applications for a full‑time tenure‑track position at the level of Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. This role balances teaching, research, and service/outreach responsibilities and requires expertise in any aspect of Computer Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering.

Announcement Number: FAC – VA – 26018
Contact:
David Dickensheets
Phone: (406) 994‑7874
Email:
davidd

The successful candidate will develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses consistent with their background, and participate in professional and service activities. The position requires balance among teaching, research, and outreach, with additional duties such as curriculum development and accreditation.

• Contribute to excellence in both undergraduate and graduate teaching in the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department.
• Develop a nationally recognized, externally funded scholarly program in an appropriate focus area and produce scholarly works.
• Contribute to MSU’s outreach, service, and engagement missions.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate in accreditation activities, committee assignments, and service to the University, state, and profession.

• PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Record of quality peer‑reviewed and other scholarly publications.
• Demonstrated potential for developing a nationally recognized, externally funded scholarly program.
• Demonstrated potential for effective undergraduate and graduate teaching in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering.

• Experience in Controls and Robotics or Electrical Power and Energy Systems.
• Contribution potential in Biomedical Devices, Communications, Digital Signal Processing, Embedded Computing, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Nanofabrication, or Optics & Photonics.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Brief Research Statement (2 page maximum)
• Brief Teaching Statement (2 page maximum)
• Two (2) Publications

Montana State University is an equal‑opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.