Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Founded in 1861 the State University of New York at Oswego is a premier public university located in Central New York on the scenic shores of Lake Ontario just 45 minutes from Syracuse. SUNY Oswego enrolls nearly 7000 undergraduate and graduate students and is known for its commitment to academic excellence inclusive community and student-centered success.

A proud member of the State University of New York (SUNY) system Oswego offers more than 140 academic programs across the arts and sciences business communication education and STEM. The university is consistently recognized among the top regional public institutions in the North by U.S. News & World Report and named a Best Regional College by The Princeton Review for more than 20 years.

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Description of Department:

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is a highly dynamic department fully committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for our vibrant and diverse population of faculty and students. The department opened in August 2013 and has since experienced a large enrollment growth and demand. It occupies excellent facilities equipped with state-of-the-art equipment in the Shineman Science and Engineering Building with several studio teaching rooms and project laboratories that support flexible modern and innovative teaching methods throughout the curriculum. Research laboratories such as the Wireless Solutions Laboratory the Modern Energy Laboratory and the Robotics Laboratory are well-equipped and currently support multiple faculty and student research projects. The department also boasts a close relationship with local industry resulting in several industry-sponsored project collaboration opportunities. The fully ABET-accredited program delivers a combined Electrical and Computer Engineering degree that allows students to delve further in areas of emphasis that include robotics embedded systems wireless systems and modern energy systems.

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for the position of a Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering with preferred expertise in Embedded Systems and Robotics. Candidates with expertise in Microelectronics Communications Systems Control Systems or Computer Architecture are also considered for this position.

Posting Date: August 28 2026

Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience but will not be below a minimum salary of $75000 plus full New York State benefits more information visit: Information:The State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package. For more information on benefits for full-time United University Professions (UUP) faculty visit: of Appointment: January 2027 or August 2027

Description of Responsibilities:

• The Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering will get the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of an innovative project-based ABET-accredited Electrical and Computer Engineering program in collaboration with the department chair faculty and administrators.
• The Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering will be expected to develop and teach undergraduate courses in the ECE program.
• The Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering will be expected to develop and conduct research activities within theirarea of expertise.
• The Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering will be expected to advise students supervise student projects participate in departmental service activities and represent ECE at Open House and other recruiting and outreach events.

SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment that respects embraces and promotes cultural safety belonging civil discourse cultural humility and other values and goals outlined in SUNY OswegosStrategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan. As such the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess the communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or closely related fields with demonstrated knowledge and expertise in one of the following areas: Embedded Systems Robotics Microelectronics Communications Systems Control Systems and Computer Architecture
• Excellence in teaching and scholarship appropriate to the rank
• Commitment to undergraduate education
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity equity and inclusion
• Commitment to service to the department campus and community as a whole
• Communication and interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively with a diverse community of students and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in Embedded Systems and Robotics
• Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate Electrical and Computer Engineering courses and labs
• Demonstrated success in program course laboratory or curriculum development

At SUNY Oswego we value the diversity found in each member of our campus community and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity our mission is to foster an environment which respects embraces and promotes cultural competence civil discourse and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world. For more information see SUNY Oswegos Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan.

As a candidate seeking consideration you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity and/or community service (volunteer work etc.) and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions)

Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race color national origin religion creed age disability sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation familial status pregnancy predisposing genetic characteristics military status domestic violence victim SUNY status or criminal conviction. Pleaseclick hereto see our full non-discrimination policy.

In accordance with USCIS regulations successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to Dr. Starr Wheeler ADA/504 Compliance Officer at or

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Search Chair:

If you have any questions about the position please e-mail:
Adrian Ieta Search Chair at

Visa sponsorship not available for this position.

To Apply Submit:

1. Cover letter addressing qualifications
2. A separate statement describing your commitment to diversity equity and inclusion in your professional experience personal life or community engagement
3. Resume or CV
4. Teaching Statement which includes addressing how you intend to meet the needs of a diverse undergraduate student population
5. Research Statement that addresses how you intend to incorporate undergraduate researchers of diverse backgrounds into your research agenda
6. Copy of unofficial (or copy of official) transcript for required degree showing degree awarded and date conferred
7. Contact information for three professional references

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