Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department within Grand Valley State University’s Padnos College of Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to start in August 2026, subject to funding approval.

This position will support the continued growth of GVSU’s Electrical and Computer Engineering department. The Computer Engineering Program offers ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) degrees as well as a Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) degree. The BSE program includes mandatory co-operative education and an extensive experiential learning component. The MSE program emphasizes professional practice as well as applied research. Partly sponsored by local industry, our programs yield industry prepared or graduate school-ready engineering graduates in support of diversified industries and research institutions.

The new hire will be expected to engage in high-quality mentoring and teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, contribute to an environment of inclusive excellence, develop a research program that includes both undergraduate and graduate students as well as external funding, and participate in departmental and professional service. Priority will be given to applicants with teaching and industrial experience as well as experience related to project management.

Required Qualifications and Education:

• Doctoral degree in Computer Engineering or a closely related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality laboratory and project-based teaching.
• Expertise with electronic instrumentation and proficiency in C and Python programming.
• Applicants with expertise in all areas of computer engineering are encouraged to apply.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Teaching and industrial experience, along with experience related to recruiting and managing industrial grade projects.
• An ability to participate in and capitalize upon existing collaborations with our West Michigan industrial partners and with a history of external funding.
• Expertise in the following areas: Hardware/Embedded security, firmware development, network intrusion, penetration testing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, computer vision, VLSI or related interdisciplinary domains.

 

Responsibilities – Essential Functions:

• Teaching in undergraduate and graduate courses across the ECE curriculum
• Expected to demonstrate excellent laboratory skills, manage class projects, and foster a hands-on learning environment.
• Support co-op-education, project-based curriculum as well as industrial collaborations.
• Provide service to the unit, college, university, community and profession.

Salary & Benefits: Minimum starting salary of $90,000, commensurate with experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Department/Division: Electrical and Computing Engineering Department/Computer Engineering

Campus Location: Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus, Grand Valley State University, 301 Fulton Street W., Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6495

How to Apply: Please Include a (1) letter of interest or nomination, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) statement of teaching philosophy, and (4) at least three references.  The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically.  On the application, you will be required to provide names, address, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three professional references. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you need technical assistance, email Human Resources at hro@gvsu.edu. Questions about the position may be directed to the search Chair, Chirag Parikh at parikhc@gvsu.edu.

Please note that GVSU may not be able to provide sponsorship for this role. Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States) on or before the effective date of appointment.

  

Application Deadline: Consideration of applications will begin immediately and the posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

 

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.