innovation. Computational Health Informatics and AI-driven healthcare technologies are strongly aligned with the strategic priorities of the University of Houston and the Cullen College of Engineering, particularly in artificial intelligence, data science, digital health, and interdisciplinary healthcare innovation. Expanding faculty strength in this area is essential to support curriculum development, student mentoring and success, research productivity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and industry engagement.
Department of Engineering Technology:
The Department of Engineering Technology is one of 10 departments
in the Cullen College of Engineering and includes 22
tenure-track/tenured faculty members and 7 instructional faculty
members. The department offers B.S. degrees in four academic
programs: Biotechnology (BTEC), Computer Engineering Technology
(CET), Electrical Power Engineering Technology (EPET), and
Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET). It also offers M.S.
degrees in Biotechnology, Computational Health Informatics (CHI),
Network Communications (NECO), and Mechanical Engineering
Technology. Total enrollment across the department's programs is
approximately 800 students.
The Department of Engineering Technology ranks 11th at the
University of Houston in total research expenditures. Faculty are
engaged in cutting-edge research in biotechnology, computational
health informatics, smart grids, fuel cells, cybersecurity,
high-performance computing, data science, machine learning,
manufacturing and automation, fluidics, and materials science.
Research groups in the department receive support from major
federal agencies, including the National Science Foundation,
National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S.
Department of Energy, and U.S. Department of Transportation. The
department's fundamental research areas are closely aligned with
required and elective course offerings in both undergraduate and
graduate degree programs.
Preferred Qualifications: PhD in electrical or
computer engineering or biomedical engineering. Rank and salary
commensurate with experience.
Application Documents: CV, Research Statement,
Teaching Philosophy, and Contact Information for three professional
references
Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of
Texas for the duration of their appointments.
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and
will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security
sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals
conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e.,
communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems,
electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water
treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the
security and integrity of the research is maintained.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal
Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
