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<strong>Position Title:</strong> Assistant Teaching Professor<br><br><strong>Department:</strong> Electrical and Computer Engineering<br><br><strong>Position Type:</strong> Faculty<br><br><strong>Qualifications:</strong><br><br>The ideal Assistant Teaching Professor candidate will possess prior teaching experience, especially with undergraduate students, and have an engaging teaching style. The candidate must have a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring. Candidates are expected to have a graduate degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or a closely related field; a doctoral degree is preferred but not required. Preference will be given to candidates with a proven record of teaching. Exceptional candidates may be appointed at the rank of Associate Teaching Professor with provost approval.<br><br><strong>Application Instructions:</strong><br><br>We request that each application include the following materials: (a) a letter of application explaining the applicant's interest in the position, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) a statement of teaching philosophy, (d) at least three reference letters, and (e) a sample of material developed for the classroom, such as a syllabus, a homework assignment, or a laboratory exercise. Items (a) through (e) should be submitted online through Interfolio. Here you can view the full posting, including the salary ranges and the university non-discrimination policy. <br><br>Candidates are encouraged to demonstrate throughout their application their attention to diversity and inclusion as these topics relate to teaching, research, and engagement within the academic environment. <br><br>Review of applications will begin March 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. For more information about the department or the position, please visit <a href=""> . Inquiries should be emailed to <a href="mailto:ECE@Tufts.edu">ECE@Tufts.edu</a>.<br><br><strong>Description:</strong><br><br>The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (engineering.tufts.edu/ece) at Tufts University (<a href=""> seeks candidates for a Full-time Assistant Teaching Professor position in the area of Computer Engineering. <br><br>We seek applicants with expertise in computer engineering with expertise in topics including, but not limited, to embedded and real-time systems, robotics, parallel and heterogeneous computing, computer architecture, computer networks, security, and MPSoC design. The department is interested in building its offerings of advanced courses for undergraduate seniors and MS students. Thus, a strong command of core undergraduate material, especially embedded systems, circuits, and digital logic, as well as expertise in at least one specialized area of computer engineering is necessary. Principal responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate instruction and mentorship, and University and professional service. Teaching faculty have long term multi-year contracts and are full voting members of the department with influence on curriculum development. A typical teaching load is five courses per academic year, with a mix of core undergraduate courses and advanced courses for upper-level undergraduates or grad students. At Tufts teaching is well supported with undergraduate teaching labs and teaching assistants. <br><br>Tufts' School of Engineering (SOE) distinguishes itself by the interdisciplinary focus and integrative nature of its engineering education and research programs, within the intellectually rich environment of both a "Research I" university and a top-ranked undergraduate institution. The past ten years have been a period of extraordinary growth for SOE at Tufts, with recruitment of over half of its current tenured and tenure-track faculty members and a more than three-fold increase in research productivity. Tufts offers the best of a liberal arts college atmosphere, coupled with the intellectual and technological resources of a major research university. Home to seven graduate and professional schools across three campuses, Tufts University prides itself on its culture of cross-school partnerships. Located on Tufts' Medford/Somerville campus, only six miles from historic downtown Boston, SOE faculty members have extensive opportunities for academic and industrial collaboration, as well as participation in the rich intellectual life of the region.<br><br><strong>EEO Statement:</strong><br><br>Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. <br><br>Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the University's Non-Discrimination statement and policy here <a href=""> If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at <a href="mailto:oeo@tufts.edu">oeo@tufts.edu</a>. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at <a href="" target="_blank"><strong>

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