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Job Summary
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a 9-month academic appointment, beginning Fall 2024. The successful
candidate will teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, mentor undergraduate students on senior design projects and
masters-level graduate students on thesis research and perform research and scholarship. Applicants in all areas of computer engineering
will be considered. Candidates with teaching and research expertise in software engineering, artificial intelligence/machine learning, and
virtual/augmented reality are encouraged to apply.
Department
The Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering offers ABET-accredited baccalaureate degree programs in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering, and a graduate
master’s program in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The department provides excellent teaching and learning opportunities with
state-of-the-art equipment, design studio, laboratories, and centers.
School
The School of Engineering at PNW
comprises three departments: Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical and Civil Engineering. Closely affiliated
with the School are two distinguished and award-winning research centers, the Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation
(CIVS) and the Purdue Water Institute (PWI).
University
Purdue University Northwest (PNW), a premier
metropolitan university located in Northwest Indiana, is dedicated to empowering transformational change in its students on its two campuses
in Hammond and Westville, Indiana. Part of the Purdue University system and offering more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree
programs, PNW is committed to academic excellence, supports growth, and celebrates diversity. PNW’s colleges, schools and centers are
distinguished through prestigious accreditations, national recognitions, and competitive rankings.
PNW’s Hammond campus is
located only 30 miles from Chicago with the Westville branch campus just 15 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park. Fostering a
university community full of contrasts—urban and rural, industrial and natural, with a well-established history and forward-thinking
mindset—PNW’s two campuses serve its students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college to make the most
of this rich range of resources. Moreover, PNW has been designated as a Hispanic-serving public institution dedicated to excellence in
teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and under-served student population.
Education
A Ph.D. degree in Computer Engineering or a related field is required. The degree must be earned by August 12,
2024.
Application
The search committee will begin reviewing applications for the position on October 1, 2023
and will continue to accept nominations and applications until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically on the
PNW Careers Faculty webpage. PNW is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction, and
engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in their cover letter, indicating their experiences, current interests, or
activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity ad inclusion. A complete application packet will include:
· A cover letter that reflects candidate’s interest and qualification for the position,
· A curriculum
vitae,
· A brief research statement (maximum of two pages),
· A brief statement of teaching philosophy (maximum
of two pages), and
· Contact information for three professional references.
All inquiries, nominations, and
applications will remain confidential; references will not be contacted without notice. Employment is contingent upon completion of a
successful background check.
FLSA Status
Exempt
