California State University, Northridge (CSUN) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. This role focuses on the specialization areas of Digital Systems Design and/or Very Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) Design. The successful candidate will join a department committed to excellence through teaching, scholarship, and inclusion, playing a key part in educating a diverse student body.
What You'll Do
- Teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses and labs in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
- Maintain an active research program in Digital Systems Design and/or VLSI Design.
- Hold weekly office hours and attend faculty meetings.
- Participate in assessment of student learning.
- Provide service to the department, college, and university.
- Help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.
What We're Looking For
- Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field with specialization in Digital Systems Design and/or VLSI Design from an accredited institution. ABD candidates considered but must complete degree before August 20, 2026.
- Taught at least one Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering class at the College/University level, or demonstrated strong teaching potential.
- At least three peer-reviewed conference papers or journal articles published within the last five years in areas related to Digital Systems Design and/or VLSI Design.
Nice to Have
- Evidence of effective engagement or potential to engage with a diverse student body.
- Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes.
- Experience creating a student-centered learning environment.
- Research/Lab experience that includes working with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching Verilog/VHDL Digital Systems Design courses using industry-standard EDA tools and design flow.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching VLSI Design courses in front-end/back-end digital design, RF/microwave/digital/mixed-signal integrated circuits, CMOS devices, and fabrication process technology.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching advanced VLSI design courses in Generative AI, AI accelerator, AI for EDA, energy-efficient IC design, FinFET/GAAFET, RF and mm-Wave Wireless Receivers, and biomedical interface circuits.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching embedded and real-time systems, including design and implementation of systems based on RTOS.
- Demonstrated industry design expertise in digital design, functional verification, standard cell/library design, implementation/physical design, design-for-test, analog/mixed-signal or RF/microwave integrated circuits, CMOS devices, and/or semiconductor fabrication/process technology.
- Evidence of scholarly contribution to Digital Systems Design and/or VLSI design.
- Experience in grant proposal preparation.
Technical Stack
- Verilog/VHDL
- EDA tools
- CMOS
- FinFET/GAAFET
- RTOS
Team & Environment
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, within the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has approximately 495 undergraduate majors in EE, 433 undergraduate majors in CE, and 206 graduate students.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $105,000 to $115,000
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Northridge, CA.
CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability.
