Assistant / Associate/ Full Professor - Electrical & Computer Engineering

(Gainesville, FL) Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Engineering, Physical/Mathematical Sciences Department: 19050000 - EG-ELECTRICAL - COMPUTER ENG Job Description Classification Title: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Classification Minimum Requirements: PhD in all areas related to Electrical & Computer Engineering or a closely related field. Job Description: The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (HWCOE) at the University of Florida is soliciting applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenured/tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in ECE. We have a special interest in candidates with backgrounds in advanced packaging and bio- or bio-hybrid electronics, wearable or implanted sensors, and/or closed-loop and personal healthcare . The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Florida ( https://ece.ufl.edu/ ) offers an exceptional environment for faculty to advance discovery, pursue ambitious research, and shape the future of engineering and technology. With more than 1,600 enrolled students and 54 tenure-track faculty members, ECE Florida is a vibrant and growing community of scholars. The department generated $34 million in research expenditures in FY2025, with ECE faculty leading or co-leading ten institutes and centers. Its academic and research excellence are reflected in 28 Fellows of IEEE, AAAS, and ACM and 28 endowed faculty positions. ECE's graduate program is ranked No. 20 among public universities in the 2026 U.S. News rankings. The department's expansive research portfolio spans artificial intelligence and machine learning, communications, computing, cybersecurity, robotics, hardware security, microelectronics, semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, metrology, power electronics, and connected systems. This breadth of expertise, combined with a collaborative and highly accomplished faculty, creates tremendous opportunities for interdisciplinary partnerships, groundbreaking research, and meaningful societal impact. As part of the University of Florida, ranked the No. 8 public university in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, ECE provides an outstanding platform for faculty to build distinguished research programs and help educate the next generation of engineering leaders. The faculty members will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the electrical & computer engineering curricula; initiate and sustain externally sponsored research programs; recruit and supervise graduate students; and engage in service activities for the University and the profession. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in a related field by the start date. Dedication to excellence in research, teaching, and service, and evidence of scholarly achievements are required. The candidate should have a record of or demonstrate the potential for successful proposal writing, Ph.D. student mentoring, scholarship, and classroom teaching. Expected Salary: Salary is commensurate with education and experience Required Qualifications: PhD in all areas related to Electrical & Computer Engineering or a closely related field. Preferred: Excellent candidates with expertise in other emerging and interdisciplinary areas of Electrical and Computer Engineering are encouraged to apply. Highly qualified candidates in other areas of Electrical and Computer Engineering will also be considered. Dedication to excellence in research, teaching, and service, and evidence of scholarly achievements. A record of successful proposal writing, PhD student mentoring, scholarship, and classroom teaching. Special Instructions to Applicants: The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately, with the first full committee screening occurring on December 1, and will continue to review applications until the position is filled. You must apply by submitting an application through UFCareers via https://jobs.ufl.edu/ ( Job 541983 ). The application consists of attached PDF files of the following required documents: Cover letter (summary, introduction related to hiring emphasis areas) Curriculum vitae (including a 1-page CV highlights) Names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of no less than three and up to five references. Additional documents should be uploaded as one PDF to the “other documents” selection in the application. A personal research program vision statement detailing short-and long-term goals. A vision statement detailing short-and long-term goals (identify any synergies with personal research program). A personal teaching statement describing the applicant's teaching experience and interests. The anticipated start date for this position is August 2027. For further questions, please contact Dr. Navid Asadi ( nasadi@ece.ufl.edu ). The University of Florida (UF) is the flagship campus of the State of Florida university system and is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities. UF is home to HiPerGator , the fastest AI supercomputer in higher education, and the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is undergoing a major expansion in faculty, research, and facilities with a strong focus on artificial intelligence. In Fall 2023, UF opened Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology , a 260,000-square-foot facility that serves as the hub for AI. For more information about college initiatives, visit eng.ufl.edu Additional Requirements The selected candidate must provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. Transcripts marked “Issued to Student” will not be considered official. Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) . Additional Information The University and College count among its greatest strengths a community of faculty, students and staff having diverse perspectives who support a culture of respect and dignity where learning and research thrive. UF is committed to equal education, opportunity, and access. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) . Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. All searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law . The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Health Assessment Required: No Applications Close: To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/541983