Assistant Professor

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number
F00804P

Position Title
Assistant Professor

Department
Electrical Engineering

Location
Arlington

Job Family
Faculty

Position Status
Full-time

Rank
Tenure-track

Work Hours
Standard

Open to
External and Internal

FLSA
Exempt

Duration
Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis
Monthly

Benefits Eligible
Yes

Job Summary

The Department of Electrical Engineering in the College of Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions. We are seeking outstanding candidates in the following two research areas:

1. Power Electronics

2. Semiconductor Devices and Emerging Computing Hardware

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Benefits at UTA

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CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in electrical engineering
• Establish and maintain a vibrant, externally funded research program
• Publish high-quality scholarly articles
• Mentor undergraduate and/or graduate students and/or other researchers
• Contribute service at the department, college, university, and/or professional society levels

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
• A proven record and/or strong potential for excellence in teaching and mentorship
• A proven record and/or strong potential for establishing and sustaining an externally funded research program and producing high-impact scholarship
• A proven record and/or strong potential for service

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate in the field of Power Electronics will have expertise that aligns with and complements the existing research strengths in the Power and Energy area in the Department of Electrical Engineering. We encourage applicants with expertise in power electronics circuits and systems, including, but not limited to, AI/data center power delivery, DC power systems, or grid-connected power electronics, to apply.

The successful candidate in the field of Semiconductor Devices and Emerging Computing Hardware will have expertise that aligns with and complements the existing research strengths in the related area in the Department of Electrical Engineering. We encourage applicants with expertise in semiconductor device research, fabrication, and characterization, including, but not limited to, advanced CMOS or beyond-CMOS technologies for energy-efficient computing, neuromorphic computing, or AI hardware, to apply.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Department Information

The Department of Electrical Engineering (EE) is part of the College of Engineering (CoE) at UTA, one of the largest engineering colleges in Texas (https://www.uta.edu/engineering). Active research areas include optics and photonics; power electronics; renewable energy and energy storage, electric propulsion; power systems, cyber-physical systems, intelligent and autonomous systems; machine learning; environmental sensing; and wireless communications. The EE department has strong support from the College of Engineering and UTA administration to continue its top tier status in research and teaching excellence.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
2

Desired Start Date
09/01/2027

Open Date
09/16/2026

Review Start Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/34726 and submit the following materials:

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement
• Teaching Statement
• Contact information for 3 references

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply early for the best consideration.

Questions may be addressed to Dr. Ali Davoudi at davoudi@uta.edu.

For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta.