Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

8h

About The Position

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-earning assistant professor or tenured associate professor with an expected start date of December 23, 2026. We seek visionary scholars in the area of RF and Microwave Circuits and Systems. This position presents an exceptional opportunity for the successful candidate to lead innovation in high-frequency electronics—ranging from 5G/6G communications and IoT to specialized RF systems for spaceborne and extreme-environment applications. The successful candidate will leverage UCF’s proximity to the aerospace and defense industries to bridge the gap between academic research and the burgeoning commercial space industry. Given the scale of our programs, this is a unique opportunity to shape the future workforce by training and mentoring the next generation of engineers through our comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated a strong record of scholarly excellence, as evidenced by impactful publications and innovative contributions, and who show clear potential to build and sustain a robust, externally funded research program. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to high-quality teaching at all levels and to collaborate across disciplines to strengthen UCF’s global leadership in electromagnetics and circuit design. Appointment rank will be commensurate with experience and academic achievements.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in electrical engineering, or other closely related disciplines at the time of appointment.
• Applicants must have a strong research track record supported by quality publications.
• To be eligible for appointment as a tenured associate professor upon hire, the selected candidate must have a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate professor.

Nice To Haves

• Past work experience in academia with strong funding record is desirable.
• A demonstrated record of teaching/training experience is of interest.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-quality teaching at all levels
• Collaborate across disciplines to strengthen UCF’s global leadership in electromagnetics and circuit design
• Lead innovation in high-frequency electronics—ranging from 5G/6G communications and IoT to specialized RF systems for spaceborne and extreme-environment applications
• Train and mentor the next generation of engineers through our comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs
• Build and sustain a robust, externally funded research program

Benefits

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree