Assistant or Associate Professor

The Mike Wiegers Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (www.ece.ksu.edu) at Kansas State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the broad area of electronics. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, materials science, applied physics, or a closely related field; have a strong publication record; demonstrate a passion for research and teaching excellence; and have the potential to develop a vigorous extramurally funded research program.

The department will consider applications across the full spectrum of hardware-focused research, with particular interest in candidates whose work addresses one or more of the following areas: (1) AI-ready hardware and intelligent systems, including neuromorphic, compute-in-memory, and edge ML hardware; and (2) semiconductor materials, devices, circuits, and advanced packaging for applications in electronics, interconnects, optoelectronics, biosensing, and cyber physical systems through integrated subsystem demonstrators. The selected candidate will be expected to collaborate with departmental faculty and across the university to address emerging challenges at the intersection of intelligent hardware and semiconductor systems, in line with university and college priorities. The candidate will also be expected to teach core undergraduate electronics courses.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, one of eight departments in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, has 19 faculty members and approximately 500 undergraduate and graduate students. The department is housed in the new Engineering Hall, which features state-of-the-art research laboratories, classrooms, and office spaces. The department maintains strong research programs in power systems, power electronics, electronics, wireless communications, network engineering, and biomedical engineering. More information is available at http://ece.k-state.edu.

The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is committed to driving innovation through high-quality education and applied learning that prepare the next generation of technological leaders. As a premier institution, we aim to educate and empower our students to address the challenges of a rapidly changing world. It is the most comprehensive engineering college in Kansas, with more than 3,100 undergraduate and graduate students.

Kansas State University, with an enrollment of approximately 20,000 students, is designated a Carnegie R1 (Very High Research Activity) institution. The College of Engineering is located on the main KSU campus in Manhattan, KS. Manhattan is a family-friendly, safe community of 50,000 nestled in the scenic Flint Hills of Northeast Kansas. Manhattan offers affordable housing, outstanding schools, excellent parks and recreational facilities, an engaging cultural environment, and short commute times.

Why Join us?

• Be a part of our robust research environment with access to cutting-edge computing, hardware prototyping, and fabrication infrastructure.
• Join a department with active research programs in electronics, semiconductors, and intelligent systems, offering strong cross-department and cross-college connections and research incentives.
• Enjoy opportunities to collaborate with federal agencies, including NSF, DOD, DARPA, and DOE, as well as national laboratories and industry partners.
• Find your home in our supportive department with a commitment to both fundamental and use-inspired research.
• Experience the comfort of living in Manhattan, Kansas - a vibrant university town with a low cost of living and high quality of life.

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, materials science, applied physics, or closely related field

The degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A strong publication record
• Demonstrate a passion for research and teaching excellence
• Potential to develop a vigorous extramurally funded research program

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Please submit the following documents:

1. cover letter
2. curriculum vitae
3. statement of research visions
4. statement of teaching interests and philosophy
5. contact information for five professional references.

Applications close on April 15, 2026

Commensurate with experience.