North Carolina A&T State University
Assistant/Associate Professor, Computer Engineering
North Carolina A&T State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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
Position Overview 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
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
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
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
Required Documents
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
Optional Documents
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
Contact Division of Human Resources Phone: (336) 334-7862 Fax: (336) 285-2799 Email: hr@ncat.edu
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North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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
Position Overview 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
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
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
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
Required Documents
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
Optional Documents
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
Contact Division of Human Resources Phone: (336) 334-7862 Fax: (336) 285-2799 Email: hr@ncat.edu
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