Tenure Track Faculty Position
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)
Tenure Track Faculty Position - Assistant Professor
About the Role
The ECE Department is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor starting Fall 2027 for position #004361. We welcome candidates with expertise in all areas of electrical and computer engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Commitment to excellence in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Development of high-impact sponsored research programs.
- Supervision of student research.
- Student mentoring.
- Academic services.
Research Focus Areas
- Robotics and Controls:
- large-scale systems
- distributed and decentralized decision-making
- multi-agent learning and coordination
- safe and resilient control
- networked robotics
- Collaborative research is encouraged, especially related to:
- smart and sustainable cities
- transformational energy systems
- transportation and advanced mobility
- digital manufacturing
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Ph.D. degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field by the time of contract.
- Original and promising research, demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications.
- Potential for success in extramural funding.
- A plan for future research that integrates well with existing and aspirational department strengths.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching and research.
- Ability to develop sponsored research programs.
- Mentoring and student supervision skills.
Application Submission Requirements:
- Complete resume/curriculum vitae.
- Cover letter/letter of intent.
- Statement of teaching and research experience/goals.
- Contact information for at least three references.
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2026.