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

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/full PROFESSOR of ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING, Tenure-Eligible / UMKC School of Science & Engineering / Division of Energy, Matter & Systems

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. The Division of Energy, Matter and Systems (EMS) in the School of Science and Engineering (SSE) is seeking candidates in quantum computing, wireless communication, robotics, and VLSI/analog systems for a tenure‑track/tenure‑eligible faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level to start in Fall 2026.

We seek faculty with backgrounds in emerging domains, including quantum computing, wireless communication, robotics, and VLSI/analog systems. Successful applicants will have access to state‑of‑the‑art lab facilities and will be expected to provide continuous external funding for novel architectures, algorithms, and hardware solutions addressing modern communication networks, autonomous systems, and integrated circuit technologies.

• Commit to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in ECE and related areas.
• Develop and sustain an extramurally funded research program.
• Mentor undergraduate/graduate students and post‑doctoral fellows in research and advanced pedagogy.
• Engage in discipline, division, school, or university services appropriate to the position.
• Advance the goals and strategic plans of SSE and UMKC.

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

Associate or Full Professor: must meet all Assistant Professor qualifications plus successful grant applications/extramural funding, peer‑reviewed publications, mentorship of graduate students/postdoc fellows, and strong student evaluations from didactic teaching.

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.

• Cover letter highlighting qualifications, experience, and current faculty rank (if applicable).
• Curriculum vitae.
• Research statement reflecting projects, research areas, and successfully funded projects.
• Teaching statement including teaching experience and pedagogy philosophy.
• List of three professional references with current contact information.

Combine all materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters and avoid special characters. Maximum size is 11 MB.

All uploaded materials may be shared with faculty in the prospective home department.

Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is hired.

UMKC is a public, urban, Carnegie R1‑rated research university with more than 15,000 students, located in Kansas City—a computing and engineering hub. UMKC is proud to be “Kansas City’s university” and supports a diverse, inclusive environment.

This position is eligible for university benefits, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all UM System campuses.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816‑235‑6910.

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