Job description
School of Engineering: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Description:
THE DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING (ECE) AT VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor of the Practice of Electrical and Computer Engineering position with target start dates of Spring and Fall Semesters of 2027. Primary responsibilities are to develop and teach classes in the ECE undergraduate curriculum and to assist with programmatic certification. This is a term appointment, eligible for renewal, contingent on performance. We are committed to teaching and research excellence and have fully integrated professors of the practice and lecturers into ECE faculty operations.
Ranked #16 nationally, Vanderbilt University is a private, internationally recognized research university located on 330 park-like acres 1.5 miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Its 10 distinct schools share a single cohesive campus that values collaboration. The university enrolls over 13,800 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, including 43% minority students and over 1,700 international students from 113 countries.
With a metro population of over 2.2 million people, Nashville’s top industries by employment include trade, transportation, and utilities; education and health services; professional and business services; government; and leisure and hospitality. Other industries include manufacturing, financial activities, construction, and information. Long known as a hub for health care and music, Nashville is a technology center with a considerable pool of health care, AI, and defense-related jobs available. In recent years, the city has experienced an influx of major office openings by some of the largest global tech companies and prime Silicon Valley startups.
Vanderbilt University has made the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University may require employees to comply with any testing or health safety measures which the University may require.
Qualifications:
Ideal qualifications include a PH.D. degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, or a related discipline. Prior teaching experience in these programs would be a plus.
How to apply
Applications should include a full CV, statement of teaching experience and interests, a list of three names and email address for reference, and a personal statement. Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
