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The Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering (ECSE) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a full-time Lecturer. The Lecturer will contribute to the Department's teaching mission by delivering high-quality instruction in undergraduate and graduate courses, supporting the core engineering curriculum, and fostering student success. Candidates from all ECSE disciplines are encouraged to apply; areas of particular interest include electronics (especially analog and mixed-signal integrated circuit design), computer architecture, control and robotics, and artificial intelligence.
This is a full-time faculty appointment that may be made for one year and is renewable based on available funding, enrollment, satisfactory performance, and the business needs of the School of Engineering.
Who we are:
Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Explore the RPI Forward plan.
Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, RPI is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.
With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer and Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts effectively.
- Ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate lecture and laboratory engineering courses.
- Ability to contribute to the educational mission of the Department and School of Engineering.
Applicants must meet all stated minimum education and experience requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior teaching experience in higher education, including as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, Lecturer, Instructor, or a comparable instructional role.
- Experience teaching courses in electronics, analog and mixed-signal integrated circuit design, computer architecture, control systems, robotics, artificial intelligence, or related ECSE disciplines.
- Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students.
- Demonstrated ability to develop innovative instructional materials and learning experiences.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of electrical engineering, computer engineering, and/or computer and systems engineering principles.
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively teach and engage students in classroom, laboratory, and online learning environments.
- Proficiency with current instructional technologies and personal computing applications.
- Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds.
- Commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive academic environment.
Preferred Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of modern pedagogical practices and student-centered learning approaches.
- Experience developing course materials, assessments, and curriculum.
- Ability to contribute meaningfully to ECSE's core teaching mission and engineering curriculum.
- Experience utilizing educational technologies to enhance student learning and engagement.
Representative Job Duties:
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate lecture and laboratory courses within the Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering.
- Develop and maintain course syllabi, lectures, assignments, examinations, laboratory exercises, and other instructional materials.
- Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback.
- Hold office hours and provide academic guidance and support to students.
- Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement activities.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to support departmental educational objectives.
- Participate in departmental service, meetings, curriculum development, and other academic activities as appropriate.
- Maintain currency in relevant technical and educational disciplines.
- Contribute to a positive and productive academic environment that supports student success.
Shift:
Business Hours: Monday - Friday
Travel:
Minimal travel may be required to attend professional conferences, meetings, or other university-related and approved activities.
Starting Salary/Rate:
Expected hiring range: $80,000 - $95,000
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
Application instructions:
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your CV, cover letter, teaching statement, and contact information for three references.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.
Job Posted Date:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Total Compensation and Benefits Information:
Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.
Job Summary:
The Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering (ECSE) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a full-time Lecturer. The Lecturer will contribute to the Department's teaching mission by delivering high-quality instruction in undergraduate and graduate courses, supporting the core engineering curriculum, and fostering student success. Candidates from all ECSE disciplines are encouraged to apply; areas of particular interest include electronics (especially analog and mixed-signal integrated circuit design), computer architecture, control and robotics, and artificial intelligence.
This is a full-time faculty appointment that may be made for one year and is renewable based on available funding, enrollment, satisfactory performance, and the business needs of the School of Engineering.
Who we are:
Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Explore the RPI Forward plan.
Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, RPI is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.
With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer and Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts effectively.
- Ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate lecture and laboratory engineering courses.
- Ability to contribute to the educational mission of the Department and School of Engineering.
Applicants must meet all stated minimum education and experience requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior teaching experience in higher education, including as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, Lecturer, Instructor, or a comparable instructional role.
- Experience teaching courses in electronics, analog and mixed-signal integrated circuit design, computer architecture, control systems, robotics, artificial intelligence, or related ECSE disciplines.
- Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students.
- Demonstrated ability to develop innovative instructional materials and learning experiences.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of electrical engineering, computer engineering, and/or computer and systems engineering principles.
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively teach and engage students in classroom, laboratory, and online learning environments.
- Proficiency with current instructional technologies and personal computing applications.
- Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds.
- Commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive academic environment.
Preferred Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of modern pedagogical practices and student-centered learning approaches.
- Experience developing course materials, assessments, and curriculum.
- Ability to contribute meaningfully to ECSE's core teaching mission and engineering curriculum.
- Experience utilizing educational technologies to enhance student learning and engagement.
Representative Job Duties:
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate lecture and laboratory courses within the Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering.
- Develop and maintain course syllabi, lectures, assignments, examinations, laboratory exercises, and other instructional materials.
- Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback.
- Hold office hours and provide academic guidance and support to students.
- Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement activities.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to support departmental educational objectives.
- Participate in departmental service, meetings, curriculum development, and other academic activities as appropriate.
- Maintain currency in relevant technical and educational disciplines.
- Contribute to a positive and productive academic environment that supports student success.
Shift:
Business Hours: Monday - Friday
Travel:
Minimal travel may be required to attend professional conferences, meetings, or other university-related and approved activities.
Starting Salary/Rate:
Expected hiring range: $80,000 - $95,000
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
Application instructions:
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your CV, cover letter, teaching statement, and contact information for three references.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.
Job Posted Date:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Total Compensation and Benefits Information:
Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Electrical Systems Engineer
Translate your credentials for U.S. employers
If your electrical engineering degree is from a non-U.S. institution, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying. USCIS and PERM reviewers rely on these evaluations to confirm your degree meets EB-2 or EB-3 requirements.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the DOL OFLC disclosure database for employers who have filed PERM applications for electrical or systems engineering roles. Repeat filers have established internal processes, which shortens the timeline from offer to approved I-140.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter your job search by green card sponsorship history rather than sifting through postings that never mention immigration. Migrate Mate surfaces Electrical Systems Engineer roles at employers with verified PERM filing records, so you focus your applications where sponsorship is realistic.
Confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Review the O*NET profile for Electrical Engineers to verify that your specific duties align with the specialty occupation definition. Job titles vary widely across industries, and roles that blend systems engineering with project management can face PERM scrutiny if the degree requirement isn't clearly tied to the core duties.
Ask about PERM timing during the offer stage
Request clarity on when your employer plans to initiate PERM after your start date. Some companies require 12 months of employment before filing, while others start immediately. Knowing this gap affects your ability to plan concurrent I-485 adjustment of status filing.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
Before accepting an offer, cross-check your proposed salary against the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and work location. If your salary falls below the DOL-certified prevailing wage level, your employer must amend the offer before PERM can proceed.
Green Card Electrical Systems Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Electrical Systems Engineer roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Electrical Systems Engineer positions qualify under EB-3 as professional roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field. Roles requiring a master's degree or demonstrating a national interest waiver basis can qualify under EB-2. Your employer's job description and the PERM-certified requirements determine which category applies, so the actual duties and minimum requirements stated in the labor certification matter more than your personal credentials alone.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent, has no annual lottery, and results in lawful permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period. The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 visas annually with a lottery. PERM requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment process and obtain DOL certification before filing an I-140, making the overall timeline longer, typically two to four years for most countries, but the outcome is permanent and not subject to renewal cycles.
How do I find Electrical Systems Engineer employers who actively sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Electrical Systems Engineer roles filtered by employers with documented PERM filing history, so you can prioritize applications at companies that have already sponsored workers in similar roles. Defense contractors, power utilities, aerospace manufacturers, and large infrastructure firms are among the most active sponsors for this occupation, based on DOL OFLC disclosure data.
Can my employer start the PERM process before I have H-1B status?
Yes. PERM is an employer-driven process tied to a job offer, not your current visa status. Your employer can initiate PERM labor certification while you hold F-1 OPT, H-1B, L-1 visa, or another authorized status. What matters is that you'll be eligible to work in the role when the green card is approved, and that your qualifications match the certified PERM requirements at the time of filing.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers before my I-485 is approved?
If your I-140 has been approved for 180 days or more and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, you may be eligible to port your priority date to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification under AC21 portability rules. Electrical Systems Engineer roles generally port well to similar engineering positions, but your new employer's role must substantially match the original PERM job duties. Consult an immigration attorney before making the switch.