Asisstant/Associate Professor, Computer Engineering, SITE

ADA University is a world-class government supported public university with its main campus in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. Baku is a vibrant and pleasant multicultural center boasting a unique blend of beautiful historical and creative modern architecture situated on the coast of the Caspian Sea. 

The School of IT and Engineering (SITE) of ADA University has a number of open positions.  Openings are primarily at the Assistant Professor Rank, but all applicants will be considered. 

Applicants in Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering and other relevant areas will be considered. Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, or other related programs; expected to demonstrate a solid publication record and exhibit potential to carry independently the sponsored research projects. Applicants must be committed to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Applications from strong candidates with master degree who is at the final phase of obtaining terminal degree will be considered as well.

School of Information Technologies and Engineering employs close collaboration with prominent universities in Europe and US offering joint and dual degree undergrad and graduate programs. Successful candidates may be able to spend time at partnering universities and take active part of the collaborative research and educational programs between universities.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students;
• Being able to proficiently teaching the majority of the following courses:
  • Computer Architecture,
  • Microprocessor,
  • Embedded Systems,
  • High-Performance Computing,
  • VLSI Design,
  • Digital Design with FPGA (VHDL and Verilog),
  • Robotics
• Designing courses, developing syllabi and instructional materials to ensure compliance with the SITE curriculum requirements and guidelines;
• Establishment and design of the necessary lab environment;
• Providing quality instruction including stimulating analytical and critical thinking;
• Meeting all scheduled classes/labs and providing instruction in accordance with objectives of the approved course outline;
• Providing meaningful and timely feedback on student assignments, hold regular office hours;
• Using the university’s student information system and learning management system;
• Providing exemplary service to the university and community;
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate students’ research;
• Conducting research in interest areas of the SITE and produce high-quality publications.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD degree in Computer Engineering or other related fields from an accredited institution;
• Experience designing and teaching similar courses in the degree program;
• Experience in conducting funded research, and publications in major reputed peer-reviewed journals;
• Proficiency in spoken and written English;
• At least 1 year of teaching experience at an accredited institution, especially at the collegiate level;
• Strong commitment to serving university and society.

Interested candidates are requested to submit, preferably in Word or PDF format, attached to an e-mail message: 

1. a letter of interest specifying particular suitability for the position and availability,
2. a current resume (CV),
3. a teaching and research statements and,
4. 3 professional references. 

Send materials via e-mail to [email protected] specifying the Job Title in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Evaluations of applications will start immediately and will continue until all positions are filled. Appointments begin from Fall 2026. ADA University offers a competitive remuneration package and attractive conditions of employment of high standard. For more information about ADA University, please visit 

www.ada.edu.az