"Electrical and Computer Engineering - Professor - 527632"

Posted: 03-Oct-25

Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Type: Full-time

Categories: Academic/Faculty, Engineering

Internal Number: 527632

Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Rank: Professor

Position Summary

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and the College of Engineering at The University of Alabama invite applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of 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 College of Engineering (CoE) at The University of Alabama (UA) invite applications for tenure-track and tenured faculty positions at all ranks... [truncated for brevity, but includes full details on research interests, teaching, etc.]

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, and RF and microwave systems are of particular interest...

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated a record of prior research work and a record of impactful scholarly publications in refereed journals, conference proceedings, and similarly impactful venues.
• Demonstrated an outstanding record in electrical engineering or computer engineering education and/or professional service in area(s) of specialization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Applicants must also meet all university criteria for appointment to the rank of Professor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have 10+ years of experience as a tenure-track/tenured faculty member at a leading peer R1 institution.
• Demonstrated record of building and sustaining a high quality, productive, and impactful research program including the successful mentoring of graduate students.
• Demonstrated record of excellent teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Demonstrated record of high-quality research and scholarly journal and conference publications that are recognized nationally and/or internationally.
• Significant record of scholarship in an academic department with both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding record of external grant funding.

Instructions and Required Materials for Application

Required application documents include a: (1) cover letter that includes both the department name and rank of position for which the candidate is applying, (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 20, 2025 to receive fullest consideration, but the search will continue until the positions are filled. A position start date of August 16, 2026 would be typical, but flexibility with respect to start date is possible.