Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineer

About Norwich University:

Founded in 1819, Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the country and the birthplace of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). Today we are a diversified academic institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and professional certificates to adult learners online and to Corps and civilian lifestyle students on campus. Norwich faculty and staff challenge all of our students to push themselves academically, socially, and as leaders. Our graduates build upon their Norwich educations to launch or grow careers and make outsized contributions to their communities, the nation, and the world.

Norwich University is located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont, only 20 minutes from the state capital, Montpelier, and three hours from Boston or Montreal. It is a private institution nestled in a rural setting with a campus size of 1,200 acres.

Our excellent benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, group life, and disability insurances, flexible-spending accounts for health and dependent care, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, an employee assistance program, paid time off, use of the University pool and fitness center, and tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members. Some employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program on their Federal Student Aid Direct Loan balance. For more information about our benefits, visit https://norwich.trgportal.com.

Job Description:

The David Crawford School of Engineering at Norwich University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, beginning July 2027. The successful candidate will join a faculty committed to undergraduate education, hands-on laboratories, project-based learning, and close student mentoring.

Faculty teach in their areas of expertise and have opportunities to develop courses, supervise undergraduate research, and participate in interdisciplinary initiatives involving machine learning, cyber-physical systems, robotics, and embedded systems. Through teaching, advising, research, and applied learning experiences, faculty prepare students for professional careers and further study, developing their technical, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

The successful candidate will contribute to experiential learning through course projects, research, internships, industry partnerships, and other opportunities connecting academic study with professional practice. Responsibilities also include student advising and institutional service. Faculty members are also expected to contribute to ongoing curriculum development, assessment, and program review, including efforts to ensure that the curriculum remains current and that students are well prepared for their careers.

Applicants from all areas of electrical and computer engineering are encouraged to apply. We particularly seek candidates enthusiastic about preparing engineers to design secure, resilient, and intelligent technologies, grounded in the fundamentals of electrical and computer engineering. Particular interest will be given to candidates with expertise in one or more of the following:

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Autonomous and intelligent systems
• Computer architecture
• Cyber-informed engineering
• Digital hardware design
• Embedded and real-time systems
• Hardware security
• Intelligent sensing and control
• Networked and cyber-physical systems
• Robotics

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate electrical and computer engineering courses and laboratories.
• Develop innovative courses in cybersecurity, AI, or related emerging technologies while supporting the department's core curriculum.
• Mentor senior design teams and undergraduate research students.
• Establish an active program of scholarship involving undergraduate researchers.
• Participate in ABET assessment and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to departmental, university, and professional service.

Additional Information

The School of Engineering values teaching and learning that connect theory to practice. Faculty engage students through applied assignments, experiential learning, undergraduate research, internships, and other opportunities to apply knowledge beyond the traditional classroom. Faculty advising is an important component of the student experience and includes helping students understand connections among their academic program, professional development, and career opportunities.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field by the appointment date.
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Teaching experience in laboratory-based engineering courses.
• Ability to teach core EE courses (e.g., digital systems, microcontrollers) integrated with security principles.
• Experience incorporating experiential or applied learning into courses.
• Experience connecting coursework and advising to career readiness and professional pathways.
• Evidence of scholarly or professional engagement appropriate to the discipline.
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering and cybersecurity.

Norwich University offers a distinctive environment where engineering education emphasizes leadership, service, experiential learning, and close interaction between faculty and students. The department continues to invest in laboratories and curriculum that prepare graduates for rapidly evolving careers in electrical and computer engineering, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.

Additional Information:

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter addressing your qualifications, curriculum vitae, list of three references (including names, telephone numbers, postal and email addresses), and a completed Norwich University Employment Application to https://norwich.interviewexchange.com.

Applications must be received by December 11th to receive full consideration. Initial interviews will begin in January, and finalists will be invited to campus in early March. Start date is July 1st, 2027.

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