Job no: 675877
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Engineering
Department: Electrical And Computer Engineering 10016250
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Full Time (90-100%), Tenure System Faculty, Education/Training
Working/Functional Title

Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure System

Position Summary

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering at Michigan State University invites applications for a tenure-system position in the area of diamond electronics. We seek exceptional candidates who are interested in both the synthesis of novel diamond-based materials (for instance, tailored thin films, doped materials) as well as using these materials to develop devices for emerging applications (for instance, high power, high frequency, quantum). The position will be filled at the Assistant or Associate Professor level depending on the qualifications and record of the successful candidate. Candidates must have an earned PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field by the anticipated start date of January 1, 2021. The candidate is expected to establish a sustainable research program, make significant scholarly contributions to their discipline, be an effective teacher and mentor of both undergraduate and graduate students, and engage in institutional and professional service. The department is especially interested in candidates with a history of promoting diversity in their research, teaching, and service. The department and College have a strong track record of mentoring junior faculty to successfully growing their academic careers.

Candidates are encouraged to describe the potential impacts of their research focus as well as how their work might complement existing strengths in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering or other research programs at Michigan State, as research fit will be a factor in evaluation. The Electrical and Computer Engineering department has strong interdisciplinary research and educational programs on a foundation of core electrical and computer engineering disciplines and provides first-class education while engaging in research at the frontiers of knowledge. The Department has 50 faculty members, including 12 IEEE Fellows, 11 NSF CAREER, 3 DARPA YFA, one AFOSR YIP and one ONR YIP awardees. The Department has strong research programs in all major areas of electrical and computer engineering, with annual research expenditures of about $16M. Faculty in the Department are leading several federal and industry-supported centers, including the NSF Science and Technology Center BEACON, the Fraunhofer Center for Coatings and Diamond Technology, and the Connected and Autonomous Networked Vehicles with Active Safety (CANVAS) research center. The Department has accredited B.S. degree programs in both Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. The current enrollment is approximately 214 full-time graduate students and 845 undergraduate students. For additional information about the ECE Department please see: https://ece.msu.edu/.

MSU enjoys a park-like campus with outlying research facilities and natural areas. The campus is adjacent to the city of East Lansing and the capital city of Lansing. The Lansing metropolitan area has a diverse population of approximately 470,000. Local communities have excellent school systems and place a high value on education. Michigan State University is pro-active in exploring opportunities for employment for dual career couples, both inside and outside the University. Information about MSU’s dual career support can be found at http://miwin.msu.edu/. Information about WorkLife at MSU and the College of Engineering can be found at http://www.egr.msu.edu/WE.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected military status.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Electrical and Computer Engineering

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must have an earned PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field by the anticipated start date of August 16, 2021.

Desired Qualifications

The department is especially interested in candidates with a history of promoting diversity in their research, teaching, and service

Required Application Materials

Interested individuals should submit an application for this position at http://careers.msu.edu. Applicants must submit a detailed resume, a cover letter summarizing their qualifications, vision statements for teaching and research, diversity and inclusion statements and the names and contact information for at least three professional references. For full consideration, applications should be received before October 16, 2020. Applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis thereafter until the position is filled. Nominations or questions are welcome by contacting the search committee chair through email at ece-facultysearch@egr.msu.edu.

Review of Applications Begins On

10/16/2020

Website

HTTPS://ECE.MSU.EDU

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Oct 2, 2020 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 2, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time