"Non-tenure-track faculty position, Electrical and Computer Engineering"

Job Details

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) in the School of Engineering at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey invites applications for one full-time, non- tenure-track (NTT) engineering faculty position. The position is primarily at the Assistant Professor level; however, exceptional candidates may be considered for appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level. Successful applicants are expected to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the following areas: elementary level circuits and synthesis, electronic devices, digital system design. The expected start date is September 1, 2026. The initial appointment will be for two years and renewable subject to enrollment needs, availability of funding, and performance.

The ECE Department places strong emphasis on teaching excellence and innovative approaches to engineering education. We serve a highly talented undergraduate and graduate student body and seek candidates who can effectively teach large-enrollment courses and coordinate multiple Teaching Assistants. Successful candidates will have opportunities to supervise undergraduate research, work with Honors College students, and supervise capstone projects and master’s theses—many of which lead to peer-reviewed publications—as well as to engage in professional development activities, including participation in conferences and educational workshops.

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 Awards, 2 DARPA Young Faculty Awards, 1 ONR Young Investigator Award, and 1 ARO Young Investigator Award. Excellent facilities are available for collaborative research with local industry through the School’s nationally recognized centers, including the Wireless Information Network Laboratory (WINLAB), the Micro-nanofabrication and Characterization Facility, and the Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT). There are also opportunities for collaboration with clinicians at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS). Despite a challenging funding environment marked by significant budget constraints, our department has demonstrated remarkable success and resilience in securing competitive research grants.

About the Rutgers School of Engineering

Rutgers University–New Brunswick’s School of Engineering is home to educational opportunities and innovation, preparing a diverse body of more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students to solve problems, make meaningful societal advances, lead through innovation, and excel in the global workplace. Ranked among the nation’s leading engineering programs, the school is centrally located in the Northeast Corridor amid a powerhouse of industrial, pharmaceutical, high-tech, transportation, and financial industries, offering professional and research opportunities. With seven academic departments and 10 engineering majors, Rutgers Engineering is also home to 200 highly skilled faculty members and to nationally recognized research in areas such as wireless communication, advanced infrastructure and transportation, pharmaceutical engineering, national security, and energy storage. Learn more at soe.rutgers.edu.

About Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, stands among America’s highest-ranked, most diverse public research universities with main campuses in New Brunswick, Newark, and Camden. The university offers over 150 undergraduate majors and a wide range of graduate, professional, and online programs, with a strong focus on research and innovation. Rutgers is an academic, health, and research powerhouse and a university of opportunity.

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