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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here

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Open Rank Tenured/Tenure-Track Positions in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)

Apply now Job no: 500062
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Faculty - Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering

Open Rank Tenured / Tenure-Track Positions in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Rowan University invites applicants for tenure-track or tenured positions at the assistant, associate, or full professor levels.  Senior-level candidates with exceptional achievements and demonstrated impact are also welcome to apply. These individuals will be considered for the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering Foundation Professorship.

About These Positions

Our focus for these multiple open-rank positions includes the following areas:

Areas of greatest need to support and lead our new efforts in

  • Cyberphysical and embedded systems, IoT, smart and connected systems and devices
  • Digital twins
  • Cybersecurity; hardware architecture and security

Areas of significant growth to support our existing strength and expertise and establish/expand centers of excellence in

  • Energy and power systems, including but not limited to power electronics, energy storage and battery systems, renewable and alternative energy systems, micro/smart grid and their integration with other cyber-physical systems,
  • Emerging and fundamental AI and machine learning and their integration with autonomous systems, modern control systems, robotics, biotechnology, and medicine, among others.
  • Virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, advanced visualization and their scientific and industrial applications


Areas in which we would like to establish new areas of expertise, such as

  • Electromagnetics, antenna design, smart antenna/MIMO systems for wireless communication
  • Systems architecture with software/hardware integration for communication, networking, software-defined radio
  • Analog and digital VLSI / chip design, solid-state systems, modern semiconductor systems and processes

Candidates with cross-cutting research interests that cover overlapping areas of these topics are also encouraged to apply. 

Position requirements

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering, or in a closely related field; a proven record (for Associate and Full Professor positions), or outstanding potential (for Assistant Professor positions) for developing sustainable, externally funded research programs, and a strong commitment to excellence in both research and teaching.

Ideal candidates are those who also embrace interdisciplinary collaboration, work well in multidisciplinary student and faculty teams, support diversity, equity, and inclusion and have excellent communication skills.

Successful candidates will seek and obtain external funding to establish and sustain research programs, conduct and publish high-quality research, supervise student research and entrepreneurial efforts in Rowan’s hallmark Engineering Clinic sequence, teach/develop core and elective ECE courses, mentor students, and contribute to our service activities.

About Rowan University, College of Engineering, and The ECE Department

Located in southern New Jersey in the greater Philadelphia metro area, Rowan University is a comprehensive public institution with 23,000 students, and has recently celebrated its centennial in 2023. Rowan University is currently classified as an R2 (high research activity) institution with the stated goal of becoming an R1 institution over the next 3-5 years.

The Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering is nationally recognized for its innovative, multidisciplinary, project-based approach to engineering education.  Since 2017, Rowan Engineering has doubled both its faculty and student population, started new Ph.D. programs, and opened Engineering Hall, the new home of the ECE Department. The College is home to four research centers, including the ECE’s rapidly growing Machine & Artificial Intelligence Virtual Reality Center (MAVRC). The ECE department is home to approximately 350 undergraduate and 75 graduate students with a rapidly growing Ph.D. student enrollment.

 

 

How to Apply

Applications close: Dec 31 2024.

For full consideration, applications should include:

  • Cover letter summarizing qualifications and statement of interest,
  • Current detailed CV,
  • Statement of research interests, goals and plans,
  • Statement of teaching philosophy and interests, including a list of courses the applicant feels most qualified to teach,
  • A diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statement, and
  • Names and contact information for three to five references. Additional (optional) material may be submitted as an appendix.

Additional optional material demonstrating candidate’s interest and experience or potential in developing a successful research and teaching career may be included. Examples may include copies of highly cited papers, links to videos of research or teaching presentations, examples of innovative teaching pedagogies, student evaluations, awards or other achievements, etc.

 

Applications are only accepted online at the Rowan University job site https://go.rowan.edu/****.

 

Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. For the complete Rowan University non-discrimination and affirmative action policy see: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/_docs/home_page/eeo_policy_statement.pdf

 

All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

 

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About Rowan University

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Rowan University is home to eight colleges and nine schools. For more information on these colleges, please click here.

Now celebrating its Centennial, Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality and affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Non-Discrimation at Rowan University

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

For information on the Title IX Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault policy and grievance procedures, please click here. 

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Rowan University is committed to assisting all members of the Rowan community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Department of Public Safety website at: https://sites.rowan.edu/publicsafety/_docs/annual_security_report.pdf

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the Department of Public Safety Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or 4506.

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, public safety authority, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University Residential Facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Department of Public Safety.