Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor - Electrical & Computer Engineering
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Wayne State University’s College of Engineering seeks a tenure-track faculty member in Electrical and Computer Engineering, with the posting describing an Assistant Professor position. The research focus includes digital integrated circuits, robust low-power hardware for AI data centers, high-speed I/Os, and mixed-signal circuits for edge computing. The role includes research, teaching, graduate student supervision, and university service.
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Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor - Electrical & Computer Engineering
Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedAssistant Professor/ Associate Professor - Electrical & Computer Engineeringat its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
The College of Engineering at Wayne State University invites candidates to apply for a tenure track Assistant professor position in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. This tenure track position at the assistant professor level will focus on digital integrated circuits, robust low power integrated hardware for AI data centers, high speed I/Os and mixed signal integrated circuits for edge computing. It will serve as a catalyst for the broad areas of electrical and computer engineering serving advanced computer systems, embedded systems for automotive, digital and edge computing, VLSI design, and on-chip hardware for AI.
The job duties include the following:
Develop and maintain vigorous, productive research program, including external funding.
Provide quality teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses.
Supervise the thesis and dissertation research of graduate students.
Provide service to the Department, College, and University by contributing to college and university service activities.
Qualifications:
PhD required in Engineering or related field. Demonstrated strong independent research and teaching records.
School/College/Division:
H05 - College of Engineering
Primary department:
H0505 - Electrical & Computer Engineering
Employment type:
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Regular Employee
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Job type: Full Time
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Job category: Academic/Faculty
Funding/salary information:
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Compensation type: Annual Salary
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Salary minimum: TBD
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Salary hire maximum: TBD
Working conditions:
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between WSU and the WSU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Job openings:
- Number of openings: 1
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,973 open Professor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$115–164K/yr787 salary ranges
- US median$75–101/hr21 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 181 open Professor jobs in Michigan and 2,973 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
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- Education
- This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 1,858 of the 2,973 open Professor jobs (62%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.
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