Electrical and Computer Engineering - Full Professor - 530362

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 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 ECE Department and Styslinger College of Engineering seek to hire faculty that can contribute to both building upon existing strengths and expanding the scope of research. Candidates must demonstrate potential to successfully develop, lead, mentor, and extramurally fund a productive research group, collaborate with existing faculty, and develop and teach courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The department, college, and university pride themselves on a collegial, welcoming, and supportive spirit, and candidates are expected to support this community aspect.

Requirements

• Earned Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated record of prior research work and impactful scholarly publications in refereed journals, conference proceedings, and similarly impactful venues.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Potential for excellent teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Must meet all university criteria for appointment to the rank of Professor.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ 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.
• Research emphasis and interests in the areas of power and energy systems, electromagnetics, or radar signal processing.
• Research emphasis and interests in the areas of digital signal processing including radar signal processing, RF and microwave systems, and remote sensing.
• Consideration for appointment as an Endowed Shelby Distinguished Professor.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, mentor, and extramurally fund a highly productive research group with significant scholarly impact.
• Collaborate with existing faculty within the ECE Department, the College, and 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 department, college, and university community.

What This Job Offers

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