Visiting Assistant Professor Electrical and Computer Engineering

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962 the University at Albanys broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education research and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.

Located in Albany New York New York States capital the University is convenient to Boston New York City and the Adirondacks.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering within the College of Nanotechnology Science and Engineering at the University at Albany SUNY is seeking applicants for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering for the 2026-2027 academic year with the possibility of renewal for AY27-28.
The successful candidate is expected to be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the computing area. The applicant will be responsible for teaching 2-6 courses per year with those working to develop a research program teaching fewer courses and those with a teaching-only focus teaching more. Specific teaching assignments will be determined by the candidates expertise and the needs of the Department.

Faculty are expected to provide service to the College and to their home departments and programs by participating in governance as well as providing professional service to the community and their disciplines. The successful applicant will be expected to actively mentor undergraduate and graduate students including underserved and historically underrepresented students and participate in pipeline programs to help build a diverse and representative student population. An applicant seeking to develop a research program must also participate in research tied to their interests and expertise.
Areas of particular interest include but are not limited to computer hardware architecture and programming.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach classes in electrical and computer engineering.
• If working to develop a research program perform research which may include submitting proposals and supervising graduate students.
• Service to the ECE department CNSE and UAlbany participating in departmental meetings service activities such as student recruitment and outreach

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to: Gary Saulnier Chair of ECE
• Supervises the following positions: None
• May supervise employees as assigned: Graduate and undergraduate students working as teaching assistants lab supervisors and graders

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated teaching experience or strong potential for effectively teaching computer-focused ECE courses and an ability to communicate effectively about ECE concepts at the undergraduate and graduate level
• Commitment to student success diversity equity and inclusion in STEM education
• If research focused a demonstrated ability to define and carry out research in the candidates area of specialization within electrical and computer engineering
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity equity access inclusion and belonging relative to their role

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Electrical Computer or Electrical and Computer Engineering or a closely related field from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization by August 2026
• Demonstrated teaching experience or demonstrated potential for effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• If research focused a demonstrated potential for research in their field including potential for obtaining external funding

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as an instructor for computer-related courses in electrical and computer engineering particularly those in the computer hardware architecture and programming areas
• If research focused research publications in top tier journals and conferences
• If research focused experience in applying for and/or obtaining research funding

Working Environment:

• Faculty will be provided with personal office space
• If research focused faculty will be provided with lab space
• Teaching will be scheduled across the different campus teaching facilities
• Class schedules may include courses offered after 5 pm on weekdays
• Online courses may be scheduled at the discretion of the department chair
• This position will require occasional evening and weekend work to support events and community activities
• Travel within New York State and beyond may be necessary

Professional Rank and Salary Range: VisitingAssistant ProfessorA5Salary commensurate with experience.

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Preference will be given to applications received by March 9 2026.