Assistant​/Associate Professor, Computer Engineering

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This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. Employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2‑hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

• Accrued vacation and sick leave for eligible employees
• Community service leave
• Aetna – state health benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – vision, dental, flexible spending account, life insurance and more
• 12 paid holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional supplemental plans – 401(k), 403(b), 457(b) and 457
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Campus recreation center discount
• University bookstore discount
• and more

Assistant Professor (tenure‑track, 9 months) in Computer Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, North Carolina A&T State University. Candidates at the Associate Professor level may also be considered. The primary purpose of the position is to conduct research and teach in next‑generation networked, cyber‑physical, and intelligent systems.

We seek candidates whose research contributes to advanced computing architectures and provides new paradigms in edge computing, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), cloud‑based computing, and related areas that support secure, connected, 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
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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

• 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

• Earned doctorate in electrical or computer engineering (or related field) by anticipated date of appointment
• Demonstrable evidence of preparedness to establish an independent research program
• Commitment to and success in working in a diverse and multicultural community
• Outstanding research record in the areas of interest above
• Track record of writing proposals for externally funded research programs
• Strong programming background with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and research
• Post‑doctoral experience and evidence of independent research potential

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching philosophy
• Research statement
• Copy of bachelor's degree transcript
• Copy of master's degree transcript
• Copy of Ph.D. transcript

• Letter of reference 1
• Letter of reference 2
• Letter of reference 3
• Certificate of release or discharge from active duty (DD‑214)
• Other documents
• Other degree transcript
• Dissertation or dissertation proposal
• Working papers/papers under review

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