Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering

Union College, Schenectady, NY

Full time

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Union College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering (tenure-track), beginning September 1, 2027. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Position description:

Excellent candidates in all areas of Computer Engineering will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with backgrounds or research interests in hardware accelerator design, system-on-chip design, and AI-enabled embedded systems. A Ph.D. in Computer Engineering or a closely related field is required. We welcome applications from candidates traditionally underrepresented in Computer Engineering. Candidates close to completing their doctoral thesis at the start of employment are also welcome to apply.

The successful candidate will have a deep commitment to undergraduate education while establishing and maintaining a high quality research program that involves undergraduate students. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in microcontrollers, logic design, digital design, technical electives in the candidate’s areas of expertise, and supervision of senior capstone projects. The teaching load is the equivalent of five courses in the first year, and six courses per year thereafter, with lab sections counting as half course each, and senior capstone supervision counting as a quarter course per student.

Applicants with a strong background in collaborative undergraduate teaching and/or with interdisciplinary research interests that intersect with arts and humanities are strongly encouraged to apply. Union College recognizes the rich possibilities of interdisciplinary studies by offering many opportunities for both faculty and students to engage with multiple disciplines - and each other - in collaborative classroom settings and research initiatives. We are especially interested in applicants who can make connections with our existing interdisciplinary programs or other departments (https://www.union.edu/academic/majors-minors) , such as data analytics, computer science, music technology, neuroscience, visual arts, digital media or others.

About the Electrical, Computer, & Biomedical Engineering Department:

The Electrical, Computer, & Biomedical Engineering (ECBE) Department offers a distinct undergraduate experience by combining a flexible liberal arts curriculum with rigorous, ABET-accredited engineering coursework. Defining features of our programs include small classes and labs taught directly by faculty, hands-on projects appearing throughout the curriculum, exceptional study abroad options, and close collaboration between students and faculty on high-impact research projects. The ECBE Department traces its origins to 1902, when Charles Proteus Steinmetz established the Department of Electrical Engineering. Computer Engineering was added in 1997, and the department assumed its present form in 2017 through a merger with the Biomedical Engineering program. Currently, 15 full-time faculty members serve a student body of roughly 200.

Application instructions:

Please submit all application materials as pdf files. Only the materials listed below will be considered. We ask that candidates submit as a single pdf file the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Separate statements of teaching and research interests that, where applicable, include a description of experiences working with diverse learning communities
• Copies of up to two peer-reviewed publications or other evidence of scholarship, and
• List of required instrumentation and equipment.

Please send questions and other inquiries to Professor Chandra Pappu at pappuc@union.edu . Applicants invited to the first round of interviews will receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their abilities in research and/or teaching in the field of computer engineering.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $93,000-$96,000. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Location: Schenectady, NY

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
• Tuition Exchange

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy (http://www.union.edu/human-resources/background-check-policy?_ga=2.164769983.1635496244.1717465945-1000516401.1717465945) , finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/) and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar) (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf) .

Union College

Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth-oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem-solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering.

Accommodations

If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please don't hesitate to contact our Human Resources department at hr@union.edu or 518-388-6108. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process.

Diversity at Union College

Union College is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social, and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities who request such accommodations.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.