"Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Tenure-Eligible"

Hiring Department

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

SCHOOL of SCIENCE and ENGINEERING

Division of Energy, Matter and Systems

The Division of Energy, Matter and Systems (EMS) in the School of Science and Engineering (SSE) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is seeking applications and nominations of candidates in the broad areas of quantum computing, wireless communication, robotics, and very large scale integration (VLSI) and analog systems for a tenure-track/tenure-eligible faculty position in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level to start in Fall 2026.

EMS is the largest and most academically diverse division in the School of Science and Engineering. The Division includes the Faculties of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Chemistry (CHEM), and Physics & Astronomy (P&A). EMS fosters cross-disciplinary collaborations in both research and education. It has been instrumental in the establishment and continued success of the Missouri Institute of Defense and Energy (MIDE), which has become one of the most successful platforms within the entire University of Missouri System in terms of sponsored research and collaboration among academia, industry, and government agencies. EMS faculty led efforts in securing multidisciplinary projects such as the $3 million grant from the NSF Research Traineeship Program, the NSF IUCRC Center for Big Learning (CBL), the NSF Engine, and the NIST TIPC program. https://sse.umkc.edu/academics/

The ECE programs in the EMS division have undergone exciting growth in recent years. In addition to the EAC-accredited BS, MS, and PhD programs, the Faculty of ECE plays a key role in several new interdisciplinary programs in Biomedical Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Sustainable Energy Technologies. The Faculty of ECE is highly active in research and holds the record for the most active research grants per tenure-system faculty on the UMKC Campus. In addition to single PI grants, the faculty of ECE also has collaborative projects with the School of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, and other STEM and non-STEM units across the campus and beyond. The existing ECE faculty carry out frontier research in Electromagnetics, Optical and Quantum Physics and Engineering, Semiconductors and Next-Generation Electronics, Internet of Things and Future of Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Electric Power, Renewable Energy, and Control Systems, Signals, Systems, and Communications, Bioelectronics and Intelligent Health Systems.

The SSE recently added a new $40M, 58,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility to support multidisciplinary education, research, and economic development initiatives. Some of the key components of this new facility include NextGen Data Science and Analytics Innovation Center (dSAIC), Augmented and Virtual Reality Lab, Robotics Lab, Motion Capture Lab, UAV & Drone Lab, Innovation Studio & 3D Printing Lab, High-Performance Computing Lab, and an Anechoic Chamber. https://sse.umkc.edu/innovation-studio/

Job Description

Areas of interest for the Tenure-Track/Tenure-Eligible Position: Candidates with backgrounds and expertise in emerging domains, including quantum computing, wireless communication, robotics, and VLSI and analog systems that have strong prospects for extending our sponsored research programs are encouraged to apply. Research in these areas is expected to provide continuous external funding for novel architectures, algorithms, and hardware solutions that address the growing complexity of modern communication networks, autonomous systems, and integrated circuit technologies. These domains include quantum cryptography, quantum analytics, high-performance wireless communication systems, autonomous and cyber-physical robotic platforms, low-power and high-speed VLSI designs, mixed signal and RF circuits, and specialized hardware for sensing, signal processing, and intelligent systems. Successful applicants will have access to the state-of-the-art lab facilities at the SSE, EMS, and the Missouri Institute of Defense and Energy (MIDE). These facilities include several multidisciplinary labs and centers that have supported $75M in externally awarded grants and contracts from various federal agencies, including NSF, DOE, and DOD.

The successful candidates are expected to:

1. Have a strong commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in ECE and related areas;
2. Develop and sustain an extramurally funded research program;
3. Mentor undergraduate/graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in research and advanced pedagogy;
4. Engage in discipline, division, school, or university services appropriate to the position; and
5. Advance the goals and strategic plans of SSE and UMKC.

Qualifications

All Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a closely related discipline as of the start date.

Applicants for the Associate or full Professor position should have all qualifications of an Assistant Professor, as well as successful grant applications/extramural funding, peer-reviewed publications, mentorship of graduate students or postdoctoral fellows, and strong student evaluations from didactic teaching at their current/previous position.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience and evidence of success in externally funded research. This is a 9-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment eligible for tenure and promotion.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, tuition discount for employees and qualifying dependents at all 4 UM System campuses, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Our academic workloads and schedules promote a positive work/life balance.

Application Materials

For consideration, you must apply online at https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/ click on Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 58064).

Please complete the online application including the Questionnaire. Application materials should include:

• Cover letter highlighting your qualifications, experience, any current faculty rank which qualifies you for a tenure-eligible position
• A current curriculum vitae
• A research statement reflecting projects, area of research development, and successfully funded projects
• A teaching statement which includes teaching experience and pedagogy philosophy
• A list of 3 professional references with current contact information

Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). Maximum size limit is 11MB.

• If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
• For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 58064 and name of the position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Equity and Title IX at (816) 235-1323.

Higher education transcripts will be required for candidates advancing as finalists. Candidates will receive prior notification if references will be contacted. A Criminal Background Check is required prior to hire.

Handling of Application Materials

After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department.

Application Deadline

Review of applications begins upon receipt. Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is hired.