Adjunct Faculty, VLSI / Chip Design

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty, VLSI / Chip Design

Role Summary

Teach an undergraduate or graduate course in VLSI Design / Digital IC / Chip Design for the Spring 2027 semester in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Deliver hands-on, practical instruction that prepares students for careers and further study in semiconductor and integrated-circuit design.

This is an in-person, on-campus teaching assignment; the instructor must be available to meet the scheduled class time and participate in requested departmental activities.

Experience Level

Mid-level. The posting does not specify required years of experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver course instruction and manage associated teaching activities for a single semester course.

• Develop and deliver lectures, laboratory activities, assignments, projects, and assessments.
• Introduce students to modern VLSI and IC design methodologies, tools, and industry practices.
• Incorporate practical, industry-relevant examples into coursework.
• Hold scheduled office hours and provide academic guidance and feedback to students.
• Evaluate student work (assignments, projects, exams, labs) and provide timely assessments.
• Collaborate with departmental faculty and participate in meetings as requested by the department chair.
• Adhere to university academic policies and instructional standards.

Requirements

Must-have academic and professional qualifications and teaching capabilities.

• Demonstrated knowledge of VLSI, digital integrated-circuit design, chip design, or a closely related area.
• Ability to teach effectively in an in-person classroom and laboratory environment during scheduled campus times.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop course materials, laboratory activities, and student assessments.

Nice-to-have:

• Industry experience in semiconductor, ASIC, FPGA, SoC, or chip design.
• Experience with industry-standard EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens EDA, or equivalent).
• Proficiency with Verilog/SystemVerilog, RTL design, synthesis, verification, or physical design.
• Prior college/university teaching experience or supervision of senior design/hardware projects.

Education Requirements

Master's degree in Computer Engineering required from an accredited institution. Ph.D. in Computer Engineering is preferred. Relevant fields include Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related technical fields. The posting requests evidence of degree qualifications or academic transcripts.

About the Company

Company: Manhattan University

Headquarters: Riverdale, NY, USA

Manhattan University is a private Catholic Lasallian university founded in 1853, located in Riverdale, New York. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs across arts, business, education, engineering, and sciences, and emphasizes hands-on learning, faculty mentorship, and preparing students for professional careers.