Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering

Union College invites applications for the position of Assistant
Professor of Computer Engineering (tenure-track), beginning
September 1, 2027. Review of applications will begin on December 1,
2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Position description:

Excellent candidates in all areas of Computer Engineering will be
considered. Preference will be given to candidates with backgrounds
or research interests in hardware accelerator design,
system-on-chip design, and AI-enabled embedded systems. A Ph.D. in
Computer Engineering or a closely related field is required. We
welcome applications from candidates traditionally underrepresented
in Computer Engineering. Candidates close to completing their
doctoral thesis at the start of employment are also welcome to
apply.

The successful candidate will have a deep commitment to
undergraduate education while establishing and maintaining a high
quality research program that involves undergraduate students.
Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in
microcontrollers, logic design, digital design, technical electives
in the candidate’s areas of expertise, and supervision of senior
capstone projects. The teaching load is the equivalent of five
courses in the first year, and six courses per year thereafter,
with lab sections counting as half course each, and senior capstone
supervision counting as a quarter course per student.

Applicants with a strong background in collaborative undergraduate
teaching and/or with interdisciplinary research interests that
intersect with arts and humanities are strongly encouraged to
apply. Union College recognizes the rich possibilities of
interdisciplinary studies by offering many opportunities for both
faculty and students to engage with multiple disciplines - and each
other - in collaborative classroom settings and research
initiatives. We are especially interested in applicants who can
make connections with our existing
interdisciplinary programs or other departments , such as data
analytics, computer science, music technology, neuroscience, visual
arts, digital media or others.

About the Electrical, Computer, & Biomedical Engineering
Department:

The Electrical, Computer, & Biomedical Engineering (ECBE)
Department offers a distinct undergraduate experience by combining
a flexible liberal arts curriculum with rigorous, ABET-accredited
engineering coursework. Defining features of our programs include
small classes and labs taught directly by faculty, hands-on
projects appearing throughout the curriculum, exceptional study
abroad options, and close collaboration between students and
faculty on high-impact research projects. The ECBE Department
traces its origins to 1902, when Charles Proteus Steinmetz
established the Department of Electrical Engineering. Computer
Engineering was added in 1997, and the department assumed its
present form in 2017 through a merger with the Biomedical
Engineering program. Currently, 15 full-time faculty members serve
a student body of roughly 200.

Application instructions:

Please submit all application materials as pdf files. Only
the materials listed below will be considered. We ask that
candidates submit as a single pdf file the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Separate statements of teaching and research interests that,

where applicable, include a description of experiences working with
diverse learning communities

• Copies of up to two peer-reviewed publications or other

evidence of scholarship, and

• List of required instrumentation and equipment.

Please send questions and other inquiries to Professor Chandra
Pappu at pappuc@union.edu . Applicants invited to the first round
of interviews will receive a request for the contact information
for three professional references who can speak to their abilities
in research and/or teaching in the field of computer
engineering.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is
$93,000-$96,000. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the
wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set
based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to
departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education,
licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range
represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the
rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Location: Schenectady, NY

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision

Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for

On-Campus Wellness Programs

• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
• Tuition Exchange

Background Checks: In accordance with our
background check policy , finalists for hire will undergo a
background check that includes education, employment, and criminal
convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in
E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9
information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the
United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your
Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar) .