Assistant Professor - Electrical Engineering

Position Information

Posting Number
F00589P

Position Title
Assistant Professor - Electrical Engineering

Department
Electrical Engineering

Location
Arlington

Job Family
Faculty

Position Status
Full-time

Rank
Tenure-track

Work Hours
Standard

Open to
External and Internal

FLSA
Exempt

Duration
Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis
Monthly

Benefits Eligible
Yes

Job Summary

The Department of Electrical Engineering in the College of Engineering, The University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for three faculty positions at tenure-track, assistant professor level to begin in Fall 2025. Exceptional candidates at higher ranks will also be considered. We welcome candidates in strategic growth areas of Semiconductor Manufacturing, Cyberphysical and Control Systems, and Power Systems.

• Candidates in Semiconductor Manufacturing area are expected with significant experimental research leveraging UTA’s cleanroom user facilities.
  
  
• Candidates in Cyberphysical and Control Systems are expected to drive the frontier of AI agent research with a solid foundation in control systems, advancing innovations in autonomous decision-making and reinforcement learning that integrate with control actions on Cyberphysical systems.
  
  
• Candidates in Power Systems are expected to exhibit deep understanding for one of the major challenges in renewable integration and infrastructure resilience.

We seek individuals who demonstrate exceptional potential or evidence for leading a high-impact, well-funded, research program educating PhD, MS, and BSEE students. All candidates must have a strong aptitude for effective teaching in core and specialized areas of our curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Faculty responsibilities include developing and maintaining an internationally recognized research program, effective classroom teaching, and service to the local and international professional communities.

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Benefits at UTA

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.

To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php

CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Faculty in Electrical Engineering are required to:

• Develop and innovate classroom and laboratory instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Establish and lead an independent, student-based research group supported by externally acquired financial support accessing federal, state, local, and/or industrial funding sources.

• Maintain a strong record of academic output such as reviewed journal articles, presentations in national and international conferences, and/or intellectual property.

• Develop and nurture a collaborative network within the EE department, across the UTA campus, other aspirational universities, and with local industry.

• Serve the department, college, and their technical community.

Required Qualifications

The candidate must have the following attributes by the date of hire:

• A PhD in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.

• Excellence in research that complements or extends existing research strengths in the Department of Electrical Engineering, and the potential to attract external funding.
  
  
• Evidence of excellence in teaching or the potential to perform well at both graduate and undergraduate levels in both the classroom and teaching laboratories.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Department Information

The Department of Electrical Engineering (EE) is part of the College of Engineering (CoE) at UTA, one of the largest engineering colleges in Texas ( https://www.uta.edu/engineering ). Active research areas include semiconductors and photonics, power electronics; renewable energy and energy storage, electric propulsion; power systems, cyber-physical systems, intelligent and autonomous systems; machine learning; environmental sensing; and wireless communications. The EE department has strong support from the College of Engineering and UTA administration to continue its top-tier status in research and teaching excellence. Semiconductors, control systems, and power systems are identified as major focus areas of growth.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution ( AANAPISI ), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Working Title
Assistant Professor

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington ( UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
3

Desired Start Date
09/01/2025

Open Date
10/14/2024

Review Start Date
10/21/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/29978 and submit the following materials:

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts (required only for candidates for whom their degree is not in Electrical Engineering.)
• Contact information for 3 references
• Statement of Research Interests
• Statement of Teaching Interests

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions may be addressed to Zeynep Celik at zcelik@uta.edu .

For more information about UTA, please visit http://www.uta.edu/uta .
Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Will you have received your PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field by August 2025?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * What is your PhD Discipline?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. * What year did you earn your PhD?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. * What was the name of your PhD advisor?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
5. * PhD dissertation title?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
6. * Which position are you applying for (only check one)?
   • Semiconductor Manufacturing
   • Cyberphysical and Control Systems
   • Power Systems

Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover/Interest Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of Research Interests
4. Statement of Teaching Interest/Philosophy

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts