Electrical and Computer Engineering - Associate Professor - 530361

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and the Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering at The University of Alabama invite applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Associate Professor within the department. Candidates with research interests across all domains relevant to electrical and computer engineering are encouraged to apply. Candidates with particular research emphasis and interests in the areas of power and energy systems, electromagnetics, or radar signal processing are of particular interest and thus are strongly encouraged to apply. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Styslinger College of Engineering consider teaching, research, and service as the three critical and complimentary components of our overall mission. In support of those three critical components of that mission, candidates must demonstrate a clear potential to successfully develop, lead, mentor, and extramurally fund a highly productive research group with significant scholarly impact in a focus area with long-term potential to further build upon the rapid rise and great success of the ECE Department and the College. An ability to collaborate with existing faculty in the key focus areas both within the ECE Department and the College, as well as potential colleagues across the campus, is also highly desirable. The ECE Department and College also pride themselves on the outstanding educational experience provided to their students, and thus faculty candidates must demonstrate both an ability to develop and teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the faculty member’s area(s) of expertise and to teach required core ECE degree program courses that support the delivery and accreditation of the ECE Department’s various degree programs. The department, college and university are also notable for the collegial, welcoming and supportive spirit built into the fabric of who we are and how we interact across our College family of students, faculty, and staff. It is therefore expected that candidates demonstrate an ability to support this important aspect of our community.

Requirements

• Earned Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated a record of prior research work and a record of impactful scholarly publications in refereed journals, conference proceedings, and similarly impactful venues.
• Demonstrated an outstanding record in electrical engineering or computer engineering education and/or professional service in area(s) of specialization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Evidence of construction and sustainment of a quality research program.
• Exhibit the potential for excellent teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Meet all university criteria for appointment to the rank of Associate Professor.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience as a tenure-track/tenured faculty member at a leading peer R1 institution.
• Demonstrated record of building and sustaining a high quality, productive, and impactful research program including the successful mentoring of graduate students.
• Demonstrated record of excellent teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Demonstrated record of high-quality research and scholarly journal and conference publications that are recognized nationally and/or internationally.
• Significant record of scholarship in an academic department with both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding record of external grant funding.
• Indicate in cover letter if wishing to be considered for Endowed Shelby Distinguished Associate Professor appointment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, mentor, and extramurally fund a highly productive research group with significant scholarly impact in a focus area with long-term potential.
• Collaborate with existing faculty in key focus areas within the ECE Department and the College, as well as potential colleagues across the campus.
• Develop and teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the faculty member’s area(s) of expertise.
• Teach required core ECE degree program courses that support the delivery and accreditation of the ECE Department’s various degree programs.
• Support the collegial, welcoming, and supportive spirit of the community.

Benefits

• The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution.
• Candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

What This Job Offers

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