Faculty Position in Computer Systems and Networking

Job Description

Required Qualifications

An earned Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, completed prior to employment.

Demonstrated excellence in research, scholarship, and teaching, or evidence of high potential for such excellence.

Ability to articulate a coherent agenda of research or scholarship and to identify potential funding sources to support research.

Willingness and ability to work in a technology-based research and education environment, such as is characterized by use of learning technologies, distance learning, online courses, videoconferencing, and network and grid based collaborative research.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in the role of PI or CoPI on funded research projects.

Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with faculty from a variety of disciplines.

Experience in working with students as academic or career advisor, overseeing student internships or service-learning activities.

Interest or experience in mentoring students, both undergraduate or graduate, in research.

Interest or experience working effectively with a diverse student population.

Hands-on expertise in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable :

• Software-defined radios and wireless testbeds
• UAV / vehicular networking and autonomous systems
• Cyber-physical systems and cross-layer experimental design

Candidates should also demonstrate the ability and enthusiasm to teach core computer engineering courses (e.g., embedded systems, computer architecture, computer networking) as well as advanced electives and exhibit strong potential for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Overtime Status

Exempt : Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Hours per week

40

Review Date

1 / 15 / 2026, and will continue until position is filled.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight , a , a college, , and . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous and . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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