Assistant Professor in Internet of ThingsComputer Engineering

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Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The School of Computing (SoC) at Montclair State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Internet of Things (IoT) and Computer Engineering. We seek a dynamic scholar whose research and teaching interests lie at the intersection of IoT and computing and who will leverage Montclairs strategic location to cultivate the next generation of technology innovators. The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Demonstrate strong potential for excellence in teaching and curriculum development.

• Develop and deliver advanced industry-relevant courses in areas such as embedded systems IoT security large-scale distributed computing edge computing and related domains at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Establish a robust externally funded research program with interdisciplinary impact particularly in application areas such as smart cities healthcare technologies and intelligent systems.

• Engage in collaborative initiatives within the university and with external partners to advance research innovation technology transfer and sustain awareness of the rapidly changing ecosystem.

• Contribute to service at the school college and university levels and actively participate in outreach to the broader computing and engineering communities.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to join a growing and innovative faculty dedicated to advancing research teaching and community engagement in computing and engineering.

THE SCHOOL OF COMPUTING

The School of Computing (SoC) aims to be a global leader in computing education and research offering a transformative student experience that prioritizes active learning and real-world problem-solving. Through hands-on labs and programs using industry-level hardware and software as well as interdisciplinary skill development the SoC empowers all students to excel in the workforce drive technological innovation and contribute to an AI-driven world that prioritizes humanity and societal well-being. At the research level the SoC fosters innovation by forming interdisciplinary clusters that unite and augment faculty expertise and capacities across health engineering security and computing. These clusters promote impactful collaboration addressing complex challenges and delivering solutions with significant real-world implications. The School of Computing currently comprises 37 full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty four full-time teaching professors and approximately 50 part-time instructors collectively serving more than 1700 students. The School has demonstrated strong momentum in research securing federal state and foundation funding including NSF CAREER awards with a total of over $8 million in research grants awarded within the past decade.

THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

The College of Science and Mathematics at Montclair State University empowers the next generation of STEM leaders through rigorous academics hands-on discovery and inclusive excellence. Our mission is grounded in a student-centered philosophy that values the dedication of our faculty the curiosity of our students and a shared commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and innovation. With modern facilities and cutting-edge technology we offer distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs across the Departments of Biology Chemistry and Biochemistry Earth and Environmental Studies Mathematics and Physics and Astronomy and the School of Computing. Through a research-driven curriculum community-engaged learning and real-world problem-solving experiences CSAM equips students with durable skill sets to meet the demands of an evolving world. By cultivating strong partnerships with industry government and nonprofit organizations the College drives economic growth advances environmental sustainability and strengthens the STEM workforce across New Jersey and beyond.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science Computing or a closely related field conferred by the start of employment.

• Demonstrated potential for high-quality scholarly research in IoT and related areas.

• Evidence of or potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills to support student success and interdisciplinary collaboration.

STARTING DATE August 28 2026

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• Cover letter curriculum vitae research and teaching statements and representative publications which can be uploaded during the application process.
• Candidates who are shortlisted will be asked to supply 3 letters of recommendation separately.
  

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Salary Range

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