Jobs at Montana State University

Dr. Brad Whitaker
406-994-6942
bradley.whitaker1@montana.edu

Tenure-track Assistant Professor position to contribute to excellence in both undergraduate and graduate teaching in the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department.

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) at Montana State University invites applications for a full-time tenure track position with primary 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 Engineer. 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.

Montana State University values all perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building a whole community, which includes people of many backgrounds. We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from all backgrounds to succeed. In support of our strategic plan, which promotes access and respect, we enthusiastically encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply.

The new faculty member will:

A similar tenure-track faculty position in the specific area of Integrated Photonics can be found at https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/43527.

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.

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 Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) offers BS degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, 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 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 Army and Air Force ROTC Units. The College enrolls approximately 3,700 students with more than 200 studying in graduate degree programs. Doctoral degree programs include Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Materials Science. Further, the college offers a Ph.D. in Engineering with options in Applied Mechanics, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial and Management Systems Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
With a wide array of research programs in progress, MSU engineering faculty and students have garnered an impressive number of awards. In recent years, MSU engineering students have been recognized with a number of prestigious awards, including Rhodes Scholarships, a Marshall Fellowship, a Gates-Cambridge Fellowship, as well as Goldwater scholarships and NSF Graduate Research Fellowships. The Norm Asbjornson Hall (NAH) was completed in Fall 2018 and this innovative facility has transformed engineering education and scholarly activity at MSU.

Screening of applications will begin on October 17, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

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.