Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor

• Electrical & Computer Engineering
  Detroit, MI, United States
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  req3710 Posted on: 10/23/2026 Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor
• Electrical & Computer Engineering Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor
• Electrical & Computer Engineering at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan w students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society. Essential functions (job duties): The College of Engineering at Wayne State University invites candidates to for a tenure track Assistant professor position in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The position will focus on research and educational efforts mainly on electromagnetics, metamaterials, RF and mmWave/THz Integrated circuits, wireless transceivers, Radars and Lidars, and microwave circuits. This position will serve as a catalyst for the broad areas of electrical and computer engineering, serving wireless, automotive and semiconductors. Job duties of this position include the following: Develop and maintain vigorous, productive research program, including external funding. Provide quality teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses. Supervise the thesis and dissertation research of graduate students. Provide service to the Department, College, and University by contributing to college and university service activities.

Qualifications:

PhD required in Engineering or related field. Demonstrated strong independent research and teaching records.

School/College/Division:

H05

• College of Engineering Primary department: H0505
• Electrical & Computer Engineering Employment type:
  Regular Employee
  Job type: Full Time
  Job category: Academic/Faculty
  Funding/salary information:
  Compensation type: Annual Salary
  Salary minimum: TBD
  Salary hire maximum: TBD
  Working conditions: This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between WSU and the WSU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Job openings:

Number of openings: 1

Background check requirements: University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.