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

Job : 58064

Location: Kansas City

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Areas of interest for the Tenure-Track/Tenure-Eligible Position: Candidates with backgrounds and expertise in emerging domains, including quantum computing, wireless communication, robotics, 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 SSE, EMS, and the Missouri Institute of Defense and Energy (MIDE).

The successful candidates are expected to:

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.

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.

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. Academic workloads and schedules promote a positive work‑life balance.

For consideration, apply online at UMKC Careers, click on Academic Positions (Job Opening ).

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 11 MB.

• If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport.
• For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch 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.

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