Electrical and Computer Engineering - Assistant Professor - 530360

Job Description Job Description: Department/Organization - Electrical and Computer Eng Rank Assistant Professor Position Summary 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 Assistant 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. Detailed Position Information The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE: ) and the Styslinger College of Engineering (SCoE: ) at The University of Alabama (UA: ) invite applications for tenure-track and tenured faculty positions at all ranks, including Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels, within the ECE department. This posting is specific for candidates applying for a position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applications from candidates with appropriate experience and a strong record of scholarly productivity and impact who would seek appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor should apply through related postings advertised at those other position/rank levels. Towards achieving excellence in all our efforts, the ECE department and the Styslinger College of Engineering seek to hire faculty that can contribute to both: (1) build upon existing strengths in the Department, College, and University and (2) expand the scope of research within the department, College, and UA as a whole. 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, digital signal processing including radar signal processing, RF and microwave systems, and remote sensing are of particular interest for one or more of these positions 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. Appointments to the faculty of The University of Alabama are based on the personnel requirements of the University's academic programs and on the goal of achieving and maintaining excellence in its teaching, research, and service/academic citizenship activities. Minimum Qualifications • Earned Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution. • Demonstrated record of prior research work and a record of impactful scholarly publications in refereed journals, conference proceedings, and similarly impactful venues. • Demonstrated interest and/or record in electrical and computer engineering education and professional service in area(s) of specialization. • Effective verbal and written communication skills. • Evidence of the potential to construct and sustain a quality research program. • Exhibit the potential for excellent teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Applicants must also meet all university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor. Preferred Qualifications • Demonstrated a record of high-quality research and scholarly publications that is recognized nationally and/or internationally. • Significant record of scholarship in an ECE department or closely related department with both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

• Post-doctoral experience or other similar post-graduate experience. • Exceptional collegial, interpersonal, and mentoring skills. Instructions and Required Materials for Application Required application documents include a: (1) cover letter that includes the department name, the rank of position for which the candidate is applying (i.e. Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/ Full Professor), and a brief description of the area(s) of specialization of the candidate; (2) a resume/curriculum vitae; (3) a 4 to 6 page statement of research interests and plans; (4) a one to two page statement of teaching interests and plans; and (5) the names and contact information for at least four references. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications are preferred on or before October 15, 2026 to receive fullest consideration, but the search will continue until the positions are filled. A position start date of August 16, 2027 would be typical, but flexibility with respect to start date is possible. The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. Candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. About the Division/College/School As the premier flagship university for the state of Alabama and as one of the first five universities in the nation to offer engineering instruction, The University of Alabama (UA) has more than 175 years of proud engineering history. UA's Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering is committed to conducting cutting-edge research that advances the frontiers of science and engineering, translating such fundamental advancements through applied research and technology commercialization into impactful solutions which improve the human condition and address the challenges facing humankind, and using that immersive research environment to provide unparalleled educational experiences and opportunities for our students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. As a College, we pride ourselves on educating and preparing the next generation of engineering and computer science scholars and professionals who will positively shape the future around us.

Through our educational, research, and service activities that support our overall vision to be one of the most impactful engineering programs in the nation, our College continues to provide leadership in the many professional disciplines represented by our College and to the community, state, and nation as we advance our professions, the economy, and the lives of all those whom we serve. The College is comprised of seven departments: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics; Chemical and Biological Engineering; Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering; Computer Science; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; and Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. These departments currently deliver 14 different undergraduate and 17 different graduate degree programs. Overall, the College enrolls approximately 6,000 students, making it one of the largest colleges out of the more than 40,000 students on UA's campus. While the university has been on a constant mission to advance in every aspect of its operations since its inception, UA has in particular seen transformative growth in its research enterprise and impact over the past decade. Through the efforts of The University, UA Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED), the Styslinger College of Engineering and its' centers, departments, and faculty, UA's research enterprise has surged dramatically higher in the last five to ten years. This recent and continuing steep growth rate of research has positioned UA as one of the fastest growing research institutions in the nation. More specifically, the College has seen annual research awards and expenditures grow at an average of more than 25% per year for more than the last 5 years, now surpassing $100 million annually in new research awards. By more than doubling research over the past 5 to 7 years, the size of the graduate programs across the College have more than doubled as well. The continued ambitious growth of research programs amongst our existing faculty and research centers combined with the recent significant additions of a large number of new tenure-track and tenured faculty, particularly the addition of more than 80 such new highly research active faculty over the past four years, has positioned the College for maintaining this steep trajectory of research growth and impact well into the future . click apply for full job details