Description
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in the field of computer engineering beginning with the Fall 2026 semester. The individual selected for this position will be expected to contribute to the growth of the computer engineering program, develop and secure funding for a strong research program, collaborate with other faculty on interdisciplinary research projects, and teach courses in the computer engineering area.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or a closely related field at the time employment begins. We seek candidates specializing in the core hardware areas of computer engineering and digital system design, including VLSI technology, computer aided design (CAD) of systems-on-chips, computer systems architecture, AI and machine learning hardware, and hardware security. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. Excellent communication skills are required.
The position is available beginning August 16, 2026, and applications will be evaluated beginning on November 1, 2025. The search will continue until a suitable candidate is selected. Applications should be submitted through the University’s on-line system using the following link: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/54219. Submit a cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae/resume, statement of teaching interests, statement of research interests including a proposed research plan, and the names of three references with contact information.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has 29 full-time faculty members and enrolls approximately 560 undergraduates (freshmen through senior) and 120 graduate students. The department is home to the Alabama Micro/Nano Science and Technology Center, the Wireless Engineering Research and Education Center, and the Auburn University Neuroimaging Center. Additional information about the department can be found at http://www.eng.auburn.edu/ece.
Auburn University (www.auburn.edu) is one of the nation’s premier public land-grant institutions. According to the National Science Foundation’s most recent Higher Education Research and Development Survey, the university ranked in the top 100 of U.S. research universities for the second consecutive year. Auburn is an institution that is both highly research-active and committed to maintaining teaching excellence offering Bachelor's, First Professional, Master's, Educational Specialist, and Doctoral degrees. Enrollment for the fall of 2024 was approximately 34,000 students with 27,900 undergraduates, and 6,200 graduate and professional students. Organized into 12 academic colleges and schools, Auburn’s 1,450 faculty members offer more than 200 educational programs. The university is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, its positive work environment, its student engagement, and its beautiful campus. The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering is comprised of 8 academic departments and an enrollment of approximately 5,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students. It was ranked in the Top 35 public institutions in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2024 Best Engineering Undergraduate Programs. Auburn (https://www.auburnalabama.org) residents enjoy a thriving community, recognized as one of the “best small towns in America,” with moderate climate and easy access to major cities or to beach and mountain recreational facilities. Situated along the rapidly developing I-85 corridor between Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama, the combined Auburn-Opelika-Columbus statistical area has a population of more than 500,000, with excellent public-school systems and regional medical centers.
Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples.
See “Guidelines for Dual Career Services” http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/policies-guidelines/#guidelines
