Assistant Professor

The University of Memphis • Memphis, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (EECE) at the University of Memphis is hiring a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning in August 2027. The successful candidate will establish an externally funded research program that addresses significant societal and technological challenges through electrical and computer engineering, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor M.S. and Ph.D. students, contribute to curriculum development, and participate in departmental, college, and University service.

The department prioritizes research that strengthens one or more of these areas: intelligent sensing and healthcare technologies; secure and trustworthy computing; sustainable energy and electrification; and next-generation computing, communications, and autonomous systems. Candidates should explain how their research addresses significant challenges, complements departmental strengths, supports interdisciplinary collaboration, and can attract sustained external funding.

EECE has 12 tenured and tenure-track faculty and approximately 348 students. It offers two accredited undergraduate programs, an M.S. program, and Electrical and Computer Engineering concentrations within the Ph.D. in Engineering. The department’s principal research strengths are Electrical Systems, Biomedical Systems, and Intelligent Information Systems. Faculty collaborate across the University and with external partners in areas including biomedical imaging and sensing, remote sensing, autonomous navigation, robotics, cybersecurity, healthcare, transportation, and resilient infrastructure.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, research statement, teaching philosophy and interests statement, current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references through the University of Memphis faculty employment portal, selecting Full-Time Faculty. Application review begins immediately and may continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field by the appointment date.
• Evidence of the potential to establish and sustain a strong, independent, externally funded research program.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Nice To Haves

• Research expertise in one or more of the identified priority areas: intelligent sensing and healthcare technologies; secure and trustworthy computing; sustainable energy and electrification; or next-generation computing, communications, and autonomous systems.
• Record of, or clear potential for, interdisciplinary and collaborative research.
• Potential to develop partnerships with industry, healthcare, government, or research organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain an innovative, externally funded research program aligned with departmental and college priorities.
• Teach core and advanced Electrical and Computer Engineering courses and develop courses in the candidate’s areas of expertise.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students and support their professional development.
• Contribute to curriculum development, shared governance, and service to the Department, College, University, and profession.
• Collaborate across the College and University, and with external partners on high-impact research and educational initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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