Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Tenure-track faculty positions, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Department
Electical & Computer Engineer

Salary Details
$100,000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Posting Summary

Rutgers University-New Brunswick's School of Engineering invites applications for multiple faculty positions across all ranks and areas of expertise. The School of Engineering includes seven academic departments and 10 engineering majors, offering exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. We seek outstanding scholars whose work advances one or more of our strategic priority areas: Physical and Virtual Infrastructure, Healthcare Technology, Innovations in Energy, Defense and National Security, Experiential Learning, and Professional Education.

Appointments may be made in one or more engineering departments based on the candidate's expertise and interests. While most positions are expected to be at the assistant professor level (tenure-track and teaching), consideration will also be given to more senior-level appointments, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Rutgers University-New Brunswick invites applications for invites applications to apply for tenure-track positions in 1) RF/Antenna systems and wireless sensors; 2) Security, especially in information security and AI/machine learning security; 3) AI for domain applications, especially next-generation networking, healthcare, and embodied AI; 4) Quantum communication and sensing.

The Department seeks to fill multiple openings in Fall 2026 for full-time, academic-year, tenure-track faculty appointments. Possible ranks include Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. We invite applications from candidates engaged in cutting-edge research across the breadth of electrical and computer engineering. Evaluation will emphasize the creativity, originality, and potential impact of the candidate's scholarly work. We especially welcome applicants in the research areas listed above. Successful candidates will be expected to teach courses in electrical and computer engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; develop a research program, and secure external funding to support it; work in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment; and engage in existing and future large-scale collaborative research endeavors.

Position Status
Full Time

Posting Number
25FA1176

Posting Open Date
11/22/2025

Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Evaluation will emphasize the creativity, originality, and potential impact of the candidate's scholarly work. Candidates should hold a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a related field. Candidates with the ability to conduct independent research, as evidenced by a strong record of scholarly publications, are encouraged to apply. For more senior positions, we seek exceptional candidates with proven track records of publishing impactful work and generating significant external funding.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Overview

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on 01/01/2026 and continue until all positions are filled.

Statement

About the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

ECE at Rutgers is home to world-class research programs in wireless networking, information theory, signal processing, machine learning, high-performance computing, computer vision, socially cognizant robotics, cyber-physical systems, nano/bio electronics, and cybersecurity and privacy. Faculty honors include membership in the National Academies, 13 IEEE Fellows, 1 AAAS Fellow, 1 NAI Fellow, 1 ACM Fellow, 16 NSF Career Awards, 2 DARPA Young Faculty Awards, 1 ONR Young Investigator Award, and 1 ARO Young Investigator Award.

Excellent facilities are available for collaborative research with local industry through the School's nationally recognized centers, including the Wireless Information Network Laboratory (WINLAB), the Micro-nanofabrication and Characterization Facility, the Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT), and the Rutgers Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (RAD) Collaboratory. There are also opportunities for collaboration with clinicians at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS). Despite a challenging funding environment marked by significant budget constraints, our department has demonstrated remarkable success and resilience in securing competitive research grants

About the Rutgers School of Engineering

Rutgers University-New Brunswick's School of Engineering is home to educational opportunities and innovation, preparing a diverse body of more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students to solve problems, make meaningful societal advances, lead through innovation, and excel in the global workplace. Ranked among the nation's leading engineering programs, the school is centrally located in the Northeast Corridor amid a powerhouse of industrial, pharmaceutical, high-tech, transportation, and financial industries, offering professional and research opportunities. With seven academic departments and 10 engineering majors, Rutgers Engineering is also home to 200 highly skilled faculty members and to nationally recognized research in areas such as wireless communication, advanced infrastructure and transportation, pharmaceutical engineering, national security, and energy storage. Learn more at soe.rutgers.edu.

About Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, stands among America's highest-ranked, most diverse public research universities with main campuses in New Brunswick, Newark, and Camden. The university offers over 150 undergraduate majors and a wide range of graduate, professional, and online programs, with a strong focus on research and innovation. Rutgers is an academic, health, and research powerhouse and a university of opportunity.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/263783

Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City
Piscataway

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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