Tenure-track faculty positions, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Tenure-track faculty positions, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Electical & Computer Engineer Salary Details $100,000 Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

* Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

* Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

* Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options

* Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)

* Life insurance coverage

* Employee discount programs

Posting Summary

Rutgers University-New Brunswick's School of Engineering invites applications for multiple faculty positions across all ranks and areas of expertise. The School of Engineering includes seven academic departments and 10 engineering majors, offering exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. We seek outstanding scholars whose work advances one or more of our strategic priority areas:
Physical and Virtual Infrastructure, Healthcare Technology, Innovations in Energy, Defense and National Security, Experiential Learning, and Professional Education.

Appointments may be made in one or more engineering departments based on the candidate's expertise and interests. While most positions are expected to be at the assistant professor level (tenure-track and teaching), consideration will also be given to more senior-level appointments, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Rutgers University-New Brunswick invites applications for invites applications to apply for tenure-track positions in
1) RF/Antenna systems and wireless sensors;
2) Security, especially in information security and AI/machine learning security;
3) AI for domain applications, especially next-generation networking, healthcare, and embodied AI;
4) Quantum communication and sensing.

The Department seeks to fill multiple openings in Fall 2026 for full-time, academic-year, tenure-track faculty appointments. Possible ranks include Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. We invite applications from candidates engaged in cutting-edge research across the breadth of electrical and computer engineering. Evaluation will emphasize the creativity, originality, and potential impact of the candidate's scholarly work. We especially welcome applicants in the research areas listed above.

Successful candidates will be expected to teach courses in electrical and computer engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; develop a research program, and secure external funding to support it; work in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment; and engage in existing and future large-scale collaborative research endeavors.

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 25FA1176 Posting Open Date 11/22/2025 Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Evaluation will emphasize the creativity, originality, and potential impact of the candidate's scholarly work. Candidates should hold a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a related field. Candidates with the ability to conduct independent research, as evidenced by a strong record of scholarly publications, are encouraged to apply. For more senior positions, we seek exceptional candidates with proven track records of publishing impactful work and generating significant external funding.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on 01/01/2026 and continue until all positions are filled.

Statement

About the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

ECE at Rutgers is home to world-class research programs in wireless networking, information theory, signal processing, machine learning, high-performance computing, computer vision, socially cognizant robotics, cyber-physical systems, nano/bio electronics, and cybersecurity and privacy. Faculty honors include membership in the National Academies, 13 IEEE Fellows, 1 AAAS Fellow, 1 NAI Fellow, 1 ACM Fellow, 16 NSF Career…