Assistant Professor of Digital Systems Design and/or VLSI Design - Department of Electrical and

Assistant Professor of Digital Systems Design and/or VLSI Design – Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (Faculty Hire #26-28) Tenure‑Track Faculty Position Announcement Position Summary The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at California State University, Northridge seeks a tenure‑track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Digital Systems Design and/or Very Large‑Scale Integration (VLSI) Design. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and labs, maintain an active research program, and participate in departmental service and outreach. Responsibilities Teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses and labs in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Maintain an active research program in Digital Systems Design and/or VLSI Design. Hold weekly office hours and attend faculty meetings. Participate in assessment of student learning and provide service to the department, college, and university. Teaching may require work on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online as required by the department and college. Assist in promoting equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service. Required Qualifications Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field with specialization in Digital Systems Design and/or VLSI Design. All but Dissertation (ABD) candidates will be considered, but must complete the doctoral degree before August 20 2026. Experience teaching at least one Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering class at the college/university level (in‑person or online) as an instructor of record or teaching assistant, or demonstrated strong teaching potential in the teaching statement. At least three peer‑reviewed conference papers or journal articles (IEEE or comparable venues) published within the last five years in areas related to Digital Systems Design and/or VLSI Design. Preferred Qualifications Evidence of effective engagement with a diverse student body. Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy resulting in equitable outcomes. Experience creating a student‑centered learning environment. Research/Lab experience including work with students from diverse backgrounds. Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring. Demonstrated experience teaching Verilog/VHDL Digital Systems Design courses using industry‑standard EDA tools and design flow. Demonstrated experience teaching VLSI Design courses in front‑end and back‑end digital design, RF/microwave/mixed‑signal integrated circuits, CMOS devices, and fabrication process technology. Experience teaching advanced VLSI design courses in areas such as Generative AI, AI accelerator, AI for Electronic Design Automation (EDA), energy‑efficient integrated circuit design, FinFET/GAAFET, RF and mm‑Wave wireless receivers, and biomedical interface circuits. Experience teaching embedded and real‑time systems, including design and implementation of systems based on Real‑Time Operating Systems (RTOS). Industry design expertise in digital design (RTL/microarchitecture), functional verification, standard cell/library design, implementation/physical design, design‑for‑test, analog/mixed‑signal or RF/microwave integrated circuits, CMOS devices, and/or semiconductor fabrication/process technology. Evidence of scholarly contribution to Digital Systems Design and/or VLSI Design. Experience in grant proposal preparation. Application Deadline Preferred application deadline: April 3rd 2026. Applications received after this date may be considered on an as‑needed basis. The position will remain open until filled. How to Apply Applicants should apply by completing the CSUN online application. Detailed information on the application and hiring process can be found at Applicants must submit a letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications (including experience working with a culturally diverse population), a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, and a research statement. In later stages, additional materials such as letters of recommendation, professional work samples, and verification of terminal degrees may be requested. Equal Opportunity Statement CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose by contacting HR at 818‑677‑6510/3351. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.