Assistant/Associate Professor of Computer Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites applications for a full-time tenured/tenure-track position with a 9-month academic appointment, beginning Fall 2023. Appointment is anticipated at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank depending on qualifications. The successful candidate will teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor undergraduate students on senior design projects and masters-level graduate students on thesis research, perform research and teach in the areas of Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, and Virtual Reality.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers ABET-accredited baccalaureate degree programs in Electrical Engineering and in Computer Engineering, and a graduate master’s program in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Our engineering programs are nationally ranked #42 among non-PhD granting institutions. The department provides excellent teaching and learning opportunities with state-of-the-art equipment, design studio, laboratories, and centers.

The School of Engineering at PNW comprises three departments: Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical and Civil Engineering. Closely affiliated with the School are two distinguished and award-winning research centers, the Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS) and the Purdue Water Institute (PWI).

PNW is a premier metropolitan university dedicated to empowering transformational change in our students and in our community. PNW serves students across two campuses, offering more than 70 areas of study at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Located in Northwest Indiana near Chicago, PNW values academic excellence, supports growth, and celebrates diversity. The university is widely respected for its faculty’s dedication to student success through experiential learning and collaborative research.

A Ph.D. degree in Computer Engineering or a related field is required. The degree must be earned by August 14, 2023.

Applications must be submitted electronically and will be reviewed immediately until the position is filled. A complete application packet will include: 

• A cover letter that reflects candidate’s interest and qualification for the position,
• A curriculum vitae,
• An unofficial transcript (official transcripts will be required upon employment),
• A brief research statement (maximum of two pages),
• A brief statement of teaching philosophy (maximum of two pages), and
• Contact information for three professional references.

All inquiries, nominations, and applications will remain confidential; references will not be contacted without notice. Employment is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. PNW is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction and engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in their cover letter, indicating their experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion. PNW is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.  All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. https://www.pnw.edu/equity-diversity-inclusion/policies/