Assistant Professor, Embedded Electronics

Special Information

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

About the Department/College

Northern Arizona University (NAU) is a Carnegie R1 university with over $77 million dollars in annual research expenditures. The School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems (SICCS) is known for its student-centered approach and strong emphasis on hands-on learning and research. Faculty and students engage in cutting-edge work in areas like AI, Robotics, and Microelectronics. We offer a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees, offered by approximately 60 faculty in the school, with roughly 1,200 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. The undergraduate Electrical and Computer Engineering degree programs are ABET-accredited. The department fosters close faculty-student interaction, with a focus on mentoring and collaborative research, partnering with local and national organizations to apply engineering solutions to real-world problems, especially those relevant to Arizona and the Southwest.

About the Position

The Steve Sanghi College of Engineering (SCE) at Northern Arizona University (NAU) seeks candidates for a tenure track professor position in Embedded Electronics at the School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems (SICCS). The primary responsibilities for this position include research, scholarship, and service to the department, university, and professional community. As a faculty member, the successful candidate will be expected to strongly interact with the newly created Center for semiconductor packaging and metrology, funded by a $13-million grant.

The candidate should have expertise in the design, fabrication, and characterization of embedded systems, semiconductor devices, or semiconductor packaging. Special areas of interest include embedded AI/ML, 2.5D/3D IC, heterogeneous integration, packaging, MEMS, and electronic devices for in-memory computing. The successful candidate is expected to establish an innovative research program that builds upon existing strengths at NAU. This includes engaging collaboratively with faculty from SCE and other colleges within NAU. The new Center for semiconductor packaging and metrology features state-of-the-art experimental facilities to support this work and the successful candidate is anticipated to use and support this Center to grow their research effort.

This is a 9 (August - May) month tenure track position.

Responsibilities Include

• Teaching: Course delivery, Curriculum Development, Student Mentorship, Student Evaluation.
• Research: Conduct original research in Computer Engineering, Scholarly Activity, Grant Writing.
• Service: Serve in Departmental and Institutional Committees, Scientific Community Engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field.

• A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in Embedded Electronics, including design, fabrication, and characterization of embedded systems, semiconductor devices, or semiconductor packaging.
• Specialized knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
  • Embedded AI/ML
  • 2.5/3D Integrated Circuits (IC)
  • Heterogeneous integration
  • Semiconductor packaging
  • Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)
  • In-memory computing devices
• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain an innovative, externally funded research program.
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across departments or institutions.
• Interest in and ability to engage the semiconductor packaging and metrology facility, including use of its experimental facilities.
• Strong record of scholarly publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals related to embedded electronics.
• Experience with or interest in developing industry research partnerships and applied research in embedded electronics.

Preferred Teaching and Instructional Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellence in innovative and inclusive undergraduate and graduate teaching and curriculum development in computer engineering, particularly in areas related to embedded electronics or semiconductor technologies.
• Interest and capacity for developing new courses aligned with emerging technologies in embedded systems, semiconductor engineering, and/or metrology.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of embedded systems, semiconductor devices, and microelectronic circuits.
• Knowledge of the needs related to public education.
• Knowledge of learning management system.
• Knowledge of instructional design, effective pedagogy, team teaching, and innovative learning methodologies.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning in traditional and hybrid classroom environments.
• Knowledge of online course development and delivery.
• Knowledge of current trends in higher education and demographic trends.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, budget development, fiscal planning, and management techniques.
• Knowledge of effective supervisory and leadership practices.

Skills

• Effective leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and effective communication skills.

Abilities

• Communicates effectively.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships.
• Facilitates learning in multiple modalities.
• Offers content courses to augment department curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Teaches a wide variety of courses.
• Advocates for faculty, staff, and students in the department.
• Recruits, advises, and mentors undergraduate or graduate students.
• Teaches and works effectively with members at all levels of the University.
• Engages with and leads collaborative multi- and inter-disciplinary teams.
• Works in a collaborative environment with faculty, staff, and students.
• Organizes and coordinates others in developing, implementing, and evaluating short- and long-term goals, standards, curriculum, and programs.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Fire and Security Report

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Immigration Support/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Submit your Application

Vacancy will remain open until filled. Applications received by September 15, 2025 will receive full consideration.


Application must include (saved as PDF and/or Word documents):

Candidates must include their plans for research and information about their teaching experience in the letter of intent. The letter of intent should not exceed three pages in total.

Please do not include any other documents as they will not be considered.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.