Job Details
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Working Title
Assistant/Associate Professor - Computer Engineering
Department
Electrical & Computer Engineering-1063
Requisition Number
F_260100
Posting Open Date
09/28/2026
Application Review Date
12/04/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Description of Work
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UNL is seeking applicants for a tenure-line position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with a focus in computer engineering systems, computer architecture, or networking, including connections to systems engineering. The person hired into this position is expected to develop a nationally recognized research program and contribute to academic programs in computer engineering, with opportunities to support interdisciplinary systems engineering research and education.
Research and educational activities may include:
- Developing an externally funded research program in computer engineering systems, computer architecture, or networking.
- Developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in these areas to prepare students for careers in industry, research, and academia.
- Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and advancing collaborative research, capstone projects, and industry partnerships.
The position will be based on the Scott Campus in Omaha, NE, and housed in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, with opportunities to support teaching and research on UNL’s City Campus in Lincoln. This location will facilitate collaboration with faculty across Nebraska Engineering, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and relevant industry and government partners.
Candidates are expected to have an outstanding publication record, a history of funded research, and a strong national/international reputation in the area of computer and system engineering and related topics. Preference will be given to candidates with experience building higher education degree programs.
As part of this initiative, the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (https://ece.unl.edu) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level that will provide a nucleus for further hiring in this technical area. The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering consists of approximately 35 tenured/tenure-track faculty, 400 undergraduate students, and 120 graduate students co-located in two cities, Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska. An outstanding infrastructure exists for conducting research, including central facilities housing state-of-the-art instrumentation and computing, including the Holland Computing Center (https://hcc.unl.edu). Opportunities for collaborations across the University of Nebraska include the University of Nebraska Medical Center; the University of Nebraska-Omaha College of Information Science & Technology; the Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research; the Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior; the Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory; the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility; Innovation Campus; and other state- and federally-funded research centers and programs.
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely aligned area.
- Demonstrated experience in computer engineering teaching and research.
- The ability to think broadly and develop research and programmatic activities.
- The understanding of how to build productive relationships with faculty, students, administrative leaders, and external partners across various disciplines and organizational units.
Preferred Qualifications
- Possess credentials and a distinguished scholarly record that qualifies the applicant for a tenured faculty position in the electrical and computer engineering department.
- Passion for promoting and developing strong partnerships with industry, other universities, government agencies such as STRATCOM, and other partners.
- Experience with mentoring undergraduate students.
Work Location (City, State)
Omaha, NE
Criminal History Background Check Required
No
How to Apply
Click “Apply to this job” and complete the faculty information form. Attach the following documents:
- A cover letter.
- CV.
- A research statement; a statement describing your teaching and mentoring practices; and a statement of how your combined professional and academic experiences have equipped you to make a valuable contribution to the College of Engineering Complete Engineer ® Program (engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer). Combine into a single document and attach as “Other Document.”
- List of three references.
After review of applications begins, those with any missing required statements may not be given full consideration.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:
Hamid Sharif, Professor and Search Chair
hamidsharif@unl.edu
Job Category (old)
Faculty Tenure/Tenure Leading
Job Type
9 Month
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?
No
Planned Hire Date
08/16/2027
Organizational Location
Default Location
Organization
Working at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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