Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Position Details


Position Information




Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26018

For questions regarding this position, please contact:
David Dickensheets
(406) 994-7874
davidd@montana.edu (soc-info@montana.edu)


Classification Title

Working Title Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Brief Position Overview
The Dept.

of Electrical and Computer Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor.

Primary responsibilities include developing a nationally recognized, externally funded research program, teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses consistent with the candidate’s background and participating in professional/service activities.


Faculty Tenure Track Yes

Faculty Rank Assistant Professor

Position Number 4A3199

Department Electrical Engineering

Division College of Engineering

Appointment Type Faculty

Contract Term Academic Year

Semester

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Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible Eligible

Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type MUS

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Recruitment Type Open




Position Details




General Statement
The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering ( ECE ) at Montana State University invites applications for a full-time tenure track position with balanced responsibilities in teaching, research and service/outreach.

The successful candidate will become an integral part of the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department and should have expertise in any aspects of Computer Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering.

Duties will include teaching courses consistent with the candidate’s background, working on curriculum development, developing a nationally recognized, externally funded research program, and participating in professional/service activities.


Duties and Responsibilities
The new faculty member will:


+ Contribute to excellence in both undergraduate and graduate teaching in the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department.

+ Develop a nationally recognized, externally funded scholarly program in an appropriate focus area and produce scholarly works.

+ Contribute to MSU’s outreach, service, and engagement missions.

+ Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

+ Participate in accreditation activities, committee assignments, and service to the University, state, and profession.



Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or closely related field.

+ Record of quality peer-reviewed and other scholarly publications.

+ Demonstrated potential for developing a nationally recognized, externally funded scholarly program in an appropriate focus area.

+ Demonstrated potential for effective undergraduate and graduate teaching in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering.



Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ This search will prioritize academic or professional experience especially in the areas of Controls and Robotics or Electrical Power and Energy Systems.

+ Will also consider exceptional candidates who can contribute to other department research activities in in Biomedical Devices, Communications, Digital Signal Processing, Embedded Computing, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Nanofabrication, and Optics & Photonics.



The Successful Candidate Will

+ Possess broad knowledge of the current ECE curriculum.

+ Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

+ Possess the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, students, and the engineering industry.

+ Possess interest in providing leadership and assuming responsibility for organizational and program activities.

+ Possess dedication to supporting and enhancing Montana State University’s commitment to access and inclusiveness.



Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job.

Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.


Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.


The Program

The Department
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Montana State University supports the mission of the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering and the University through its teaching, research, and service activities.

The ECE Dept.

serves approximately 350 undergraduate majors and 50 graduate students by preparing them for engineering careers and for a lifetime of learning, with BS degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET , MS degrees in Electrical Engineering and Optics, and a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering.

The Department is strong in both traditional and emerging areas of the discipline, with substantial laboratory facilities supporting instructional and research missions.

Many ECE faculty participate in interdisciplinary research with colleagues across campus.


The College
The Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering comprises five academic departments (Chemical & Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Gianforte School of Computing, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Mechanical & Industrial Engineering) and is home to numerous research centers such as the Center for Biofilm Engineering and the Western Transportation Institute.

The College enrolls approximately 3,400 undergraduate students and 250 graduate students.





Posting Detail Information




Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date August 15, 2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on November 9, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.


Special Instructions
Required Documents to be uploaded:


+ Cover Letter

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Brief Research Statement (2 page maximum)

+ Brief Teaching Statement (2 page maximum)

+ Two (2) Publications



EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer.

MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

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