Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Position Information

Job Type

Full-Time



Salary

Commensurate with Experience



Hours per Week

40 hours



Hiring Department

College of Engineering - Electrical and Computer Engineering



Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research accomplishments and future plans, and the names and contact information for at least three professional references is required to apply.



Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.
  
  
  
  If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
  
  
  
  Job Summary
  
  The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level to start in January 2025. Candidates in the following areas of electrical and computer engineering will be considered: (i) secure hardware design and high-performance deep learning hardware, (ii) security and hardware for artificial intelligence, (iii) security and privacy in cyber-physical systems, (iv) network intelligence, (v) machine learning and artificial intelligence, (vi) embedded design and electronic design automation, (vii) design and fabrication of microelectronic devices, MEMS, and energy-harvesting devices with applications in medicine, agriculture, and environment monitoring, and (viii) wireless communications, networks, and mobile computing. Outstanding candidates in other areas of research will also be considered. Candidates with post-doctoral research experience or prior experience working on funded research are especially encouraged to apply. Highly qualified candidates may be considered for Rising STARs funding of up to $300,000 through the University of Texas System Science and Technology Acquisition and Retention (STARs, https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/academic-affairs/stars-program) program to support the establishment of new research programs. Candidates will demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and research and the ability to build and grow research collaborations. Successful candidates must demonstrate a strong potential to establish and grow sustainable externally funded research programs.
  
  Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
  
  
  
  Essential Functions
  
  Duties include, but are not limited to:
  

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses
• Participate in curriculum development
• Develop and grow research programs

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a closely related. Doctoral candidates who plan to graduate before the above start date will also be considered.

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.



Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.



EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.






To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12&JobOpeningId=10779&PostingSeq=1

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