Assistant Professor - Engineering

Role details

Job no: 530437

Position Type: Faculty Full Time

Campus: UMass Boston

Department: Engineering

Pay Grade: 03

Date opened: 04 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

Job Description

The Department of Engineering in the College of Science and Mathematics at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Engineering. The expected start date is September 1, 2027.

We seek dynamic and innovative candidates with a strong research record relevant to quantum information science and engineering (QISE). While applications over a wide range of specialties are encouraged, the successful candidate will enhance or strategically complement ongoing experimental efforts within the Engineering department, Physics Department, and Data & Quantum Science Center. We are particularly interested in an experimentalist in the areas of superconducting quantum computing, quantum information processing, quantum electronic devices and systems, quantum sensing, quantum control, quantum materials, and quantum nano- and optomechanics.

Applicants must have completed a PhD in in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field at the time of hiring. The successful candidate is expected to establish a highly productive, externally funded independent experimental research program. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of strong research productivity, potential for external funding, commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and graduate mentoring, and enthusiasm for contributing to the growth of a vibrant and inclusive Engineering Department.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level and contribute to developing new courses in their area of expertise. The department currently offers Electrical and Computer Engineering undergraduate degrees and participates in college-wide interdisciplinary graduate programs. The University is committed to supporting tenure track faculty with a competitive startup package and access to shared research facilities, including state-of-the art core facilities, which include the quantum core facility offering cryogenic measurement and quantum device cleanroom fabrication facilities.

The Engineering Department at UMass Boston is a collegial and growing group of faculty. Our research spans Semiconductor optoelectronics, photonics, and superconducting quantum devices; Advanced Wireless Systems and Applied Electromagnetics; Micro- and Nano-Bioengineering for Diagnostics and Cellular Biomechanics; Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; Resilient Energy Systems and Wind Power Innovation.

The UMass Boston College of Science and Mathematics is a highly collaborative college of STEM including departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics. Opportunities exist to develop interdisciplinary collaborations both within UMass Boston, as well as researchers at other leading academic centers, research institutes, and companies across the vibrant Greater Boston STEM community.

Application instructions

All materials must be submitted at https://employmentopportunities.umb.edu/boston/en-us/listing/ and should include (i) a cover letter, (ii) comprehensive curriculum vitae, (iii) detailed statements of current research, vision and future research plans (3-5 pages), and (iv) a statement of teaching philosophy with a description of teaching experience. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

UMass Boston expects to pay within an approximate range between $80,000 and $120,000 for this position.

The specific pay for this position will be determined by the University based on the consideration of all relevant factors when and if it decides to extend an offer of employment.

The UMass Boston College of Science and Mathematics is a highly collaborative college of STEM including departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics. Opportunities exist to develop interdisciplinary collaborations both within UMass Boston, as well as researchers at other leading academic centers, research institutes, and companies across the vibrant Greater Boston STEM community.

All materials must be submitted at https://employmentopportunities.umb.edu/boston/en-us/listing/ and should include (i) a cover letter, (ii) comprehensive curriculum vitae, (iii) detailed statements of current research, vision and future research plans (3-5 pages), and (iv) a statement of teaching philosophy with a description of teaching experience. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [email protected] or 617-287-5150.