Tenure Track Assistant Professor Computer Networks and Communications (2026 2027)

University of Hartford Hartford, CT ID:

7339501

Posted:

Newly posted

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled Job Description Job Description The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Hartford is seeking to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position in Computer or Electrical Engineering with a focus on Computer Networks and Communications beginning August 2026. Candidates are expected to have a doctoral degree and excellent potential and dedication to teaching, research, service, and professional activities. Responsibilities The successful applicant will ordinarily teach three courses per semester in engineering and engineering technology related to computer engineering, which may change based on departmental needs. There may also be opportunities to teach our innovative general education and interdisciplinary courses. An active scholarly research agenda with peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or other professional accomplishments are expected for successful tenure and promotion. Service to the department, college, and university typically includes advising students, contributing to student recruitment and retention, advising student capstone projects, and participating in program accreditation. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence, which the University defines as an unwavering commitment to fostering a vibrant campus community where every student, staff member, and faculty colleague feels deeply rooted, empowered to flourish, and inspired to achieve their highest potential.

Required Qualifications Required:

An earned doctorate in Computer Engineering or related discipline is required; ABDs will be considered providing the candidate documents a degree completion date.

Preferred:

Experience teaching computer engineering or related engineering disciplines at the undergraduate level. Demonstrated potential to build an independent research program related to computer networks and communications that includes undergraduate students. Demonstrated potential to educate and mentor students from diverse backgrounds. Experience and/or demonstrated interest in course and curriculum development. Experience and/or demonstrated interest student recruitment, retention, and career preparation. Applied and/or professional experience in computer networks and communications with Cisco Certification. Commitment to Inclusive Excellence and Belonging Preferred Qualifications Diversity Statement As an institution of higher learning, the University of Hartford strives to be more than merely a mirror of the larger society; it should foster learning and encourage the personal growth of students, faculty, and staff in an environment that promotes and celebrates diversity in all of its forms regardless of identifying factors including but not limited to race, sex, age, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, physical and learning differences, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity. Accordingly, our commitment is to:

• Foster an inclusive, equitable, just, and caring community where the unique identities of each person are fully appreciated, respected, and celebrated
• Engage in civil discourse, that values diverse intellectual perspectives
• Cultivate a campus community reflective of the intersectionality of the larger society while maintaining an environment of safety and respect where all members experience a sense of belonging
• Institutionally, stand against acts of hate, intimidation, discrimination, bigotry, violence, and harassment of any kind
• Uphold the values of the institution, so that all our members are treated with dignity and respect Our commitment to Inclusive Excellence and Belonging is a strength that results in a vibrant and more engaged campus culture.

Apply Now Please mention to the employer that you saw this ad on UniversityJobs.

com Share this job:

[Save this job]