Northern Arizona University (NAU) is seeking a tenure track professor in Embedded Electronics to establish an innovative research program, engage with the newly created Center for semiconductor packaging and metrology, and teach courses in computer engineering.
Requirements
- Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field
- Expertise in Embedded Electronics, including design, fabrication, and characterization of embedded systems, semiconductor devices, or semiconductor packaging
- Specialized knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Embedded AI/ML, 2.5/3D Integrated Circuits (IC), Heterogeneous integration, Semiconductor packaging, Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS), In-memory computing devices
- Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain an innovative, externally funded research program
- Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across departments or institutions
- Interest in and ability to engage the semiconductor packaging and metrology facility, including use of its experimental facilities
- Strong record of scholarly publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals related to embedded electronics
Responsibilities
- Teaching: Course delivery, Curriculum Development, Student Mentorship, Student Evaluation
- Research: Conduct original research in Computer Engineering, Scholarly Activity, Grant Writing
- Service: Serve in Departmental and Institutional Committees, Scientific Community Engagement
- Establish an innovative research program that builds upon existing strengths at NAU
- Engage collaboratively with faculty from SCE and other colleges within NAU
- Use and support the Center for semiconductor packaging and metrology to grow their research effort
- Develop and teach courses in computer engineering, particularly in areas related to embedded electronics or semiconductor technologies
Other
- A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications
- Demonstrated excellence in innovative and inclusive undergraduate and graduate teaching and curriculum development
- Interest and capacity for developing new courses aligned with emerging technologies in embedded systems, semiconductor engineering, and/or metrology
- Effective leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and effective communication skills
- Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field
