Assistant Teaching Professor of Computer Engineering

Posting Number: 20231083F

Position Title: Assistant Teaching Professor of Computer Engineering

Position Type: Faculty

Location: Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule: full-time/9-months

Department: 204-Electrical and Computer Engineering

Position Summary: 

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Villanova University invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor position in Computer Engineering starting in August 2024. Candidates are sought who can contribute to and lead the growth of the Computer Engineering program and teach courses in the broad areas of computer engineering and cybersecurity. The ideal candidate will also be able to define and lead multidisciplinary Capstone design projects, participate in the advising of thesis projects and engage with a recently established state-of-the-art Cyber-Physical Systems Security Lab.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:Candidates with expertise in computer engineering and cybersecurity systems are preferred. The teaching load is on average 12 contact hours per semester the graduate and undergraduate level. The prospective faculty member is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cybersecurity and the computer engineering field, including cryptography and network security, operating systems, computer forensics, and cyber-physical systems security. Other duties include contribution to the undergraduate and graduate curricula, laboratory development, and supervision of Capstone design projects. Candidates are expected to participate at all levels of the undergraduate and graduate ECE programs when needed.

Minimum Qualifications:The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in Computer Engineering or a closely related field and a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence.

Preferred Qualifications:Prior experience in teaching and developing new courses in areas of specialization preferred.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Special Message to Applicants:Villanova University, the only Augustinian Catholic university in the nation, was founded in 1842 by the Order of Saint Augustine in Villanova, Pennsylvania, just 12 miles west of Philadelphia. A dynamic national institution—classified as a Doctoral University by the Carnegie Foundation and ranked among the top 50 by U.S. News & World Report—Villanova provides a comprehensive education rooted in the liberal arts; a shared commitment to the Augustinian ideals of truth, unity and love; and a community dedicated to service to others. The College of Engineering’s success in living up to these ideals has made us one of the most respected engineering programs in the country, and our commitment to those values is evident in our excellent faculty and staff, innovative academic programs, cutting edge research and extensive service opportunities, which leave an impact on the world.

Villanova University’s Center for Engineering Education and Research (CEER) is expanding its footprint on campus with a 150,000 square foot addition to be completed by Fall 2024. The CEER expansion is an ambitious and forward-looking project developed through a collaborative process with input from engineering faculty and students. In addition to creating a new home for the entire engineering community, the expansion will impact and elevate every aspect of the College’s academic and student experience with improved and expanded research facilities focused on interdisciplinary connections and state-of-the-art instruction spaces for hands-on, problem-oriented and team-based learning.

Inspired by the Augustinian-Catholic tradition, we value an inclusive and diverse community in which we prepare our students to demonstrate the highest ethical conduct and contribute to the well-being of humankind. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the College of Engineering are deeply committed to work-life balance and family-friendly programs for our faculty. Villanova is located 12 miles from Philadelphia along the historic Main Line. From its founding in 1842 to its position today as a nationally recognized leading university, Villanova has forged a path of academic excellence. Villanova University is a Carnegie-classified doctoral university, and the ECE faculty are recognized for exceptional research as evident by our faculty, which includes three IEEE Fellows, a winner of the prestigious Humboldt prize, a Fulbright Distinguished Chair, three IEEE Distinguished Lecturers, and winners of prestigious federal (NSF Career, NIH-R01, etc.) and industry (L3Harris, Delta Information, etc.) grant programs. The department has 20 full-time faculty members, with approximately 298 undergraduate students and 106 graduate students. We are committed to providing a rigorous educational experience in the discipline of electrical and computer engineering, graduating well-rounded leaders and life-long learners, who aspire to achieving professional excellence. We are equally committed to the discovery, dissemination, advancement and application of cutting-edge research. In return, our dedicated teacher-scholars enjoy a work-life balance and family-friendly programs that forge a sense of community. Further information about the department can be found at engineering.villanova.edu/ece.

• Please submit your applications at: http://jobs.villanova.edu. Application materials should include:
• Cover letter
• CV
• Transcript
• Teaching philosophy
• The names of three references

The review process will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 

Salary Posting Information:

Competitive.

Salary Band: N/A

Job Classification: faculty

Minimum Number of References Needed 3

Maximum Number of References Needed 3

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