Assistant Professor
About The Position
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (EECE) at the University of Memphis invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will develop an externally funded research program that addresses significant societal and technological challenges through electrical and computer engineering. The position includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring M.S. and Ph.D. students, contributing to curriculum development, and participating in departmental, college, and University service. The Department seeks a scholar whose research strengthens one or more of its interconnected priority areas: intelligent sensing and healthcare technologies; secure and trustworthy computing; sustainable energy and electrification; or next-generation computing, communications, and autonomous systems. Strong candidates will explain how their research addresses a significant challenge, complements departmental strengths, supports interdisciplinary collaboration, and can attract sustained external funding. EECE is part of the Herff College of Engineering at the University of Memphis, a Carnegie Research 1 public university. The Department has 12 tenured and tenure-track faculty and approximately 348 students. Its research strengths include Electrical Systems, Biomedical Systems, and Intelligent Information Systems. Faculty collaborate across the University and with external partners. Applicants must submit a cover letter, research statement, teaching statement, current CV, and contact information for three professional references through the University faculty employment portal. Application review begins immediately and may continue until the position is filled.
Requirements
- An 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.
- A demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
Nice To Haves
- Research expertise in one or more of the priority areas identified in the posting.
- A 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
