"Assistant Professor - Electrical and Computer Engineering"

Assistant Professor - Electrical and Computer Engineering

The College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor in communication systems and wireless communications/networking.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is a paradise for nature lovers and a vibrant tech scene.

Salary Range: Generally starting at $94,945 - $98,000 per academic year. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications.

Summary: The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at UCCS seeks an early career faculty member. Tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service activities.

Essential Functions

Teaching:

This position will cover graduate and undergraduate courses in communication systems, signal processing, and circuits and systems. Specific courses include ECE 4625(5625)/4630(5630) - Communication Systems I and II; ECE 4670 - Communication Systems Laboratory; ECE 2610 - Signals and Systems; ECE 2205/3205 - Circuits and Systems I and II; ECE 3610 - Engineering Probability and Statistics; ECE 4650/5650 - Modern Digital Signal Processing (DSP); and ECE 5685 - Wireless Networking and Space Communications. This position will also involve developing new courses and running hands-on labs.

Research:

This faculty position will pursue external funding, maintain a publication record, and align research with department strengths in microelectronic circuits, VLSI design, computers, communications, signal processing, and controls.

Service:

All tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in service activities to support the University, city, state, region, nation, and/or professional associations.

Qualifications:

A Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field is required. Specific expertise in communication systems and wireless communications/networks is mandatory. Applicants must have at least 4 months of teaching experience in an academic setting and experience in designing and/or teaching hands-on labs.