Associate/Full Professor of Electrical Engineering

Job Title
Associate/Full Professor of Electrical Engineering

Agency
Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department
College of Engineering and Computing - Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Texarkana, Texas

Job Type
Faculty

Job Description

The College of Engineering and Computing invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Associate/Full Professor of Electrical Engineering who will contribute to both the Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering programs, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2027.

The successful candidate will teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in robotics, control systems, and computer engineering; support student success through teaching, mentoring, and advising; collaborate with colleagues across the college; and contribute to teaching, scholarship, service, and the advancement of departmental and college strategic goals.

Consistent with the University's R2 research aspirations, the successful candidate will establish a productive research program, pursue external funding, disseminate scholarly work, and engage students in research. The focus areas of robotics, control systems, and computer engineering offer significant opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, graduate education, industry partnerships, and sponsored research. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with a commitment to a student-centered learning environment, are essential.

Working closely with college leadership and faculty colleagues, the successful candidate will contribute to implementing and continuously improving the 126-credit-hour electrical engineering curriculum, develop teaching and research laboratories, participate in ABET assessment and accreditation activities, and build partnerships with industry and research organizations. The faculty member will help create a dynamic learning environment that provides students with hands-on experiences through laboratories, undergraduate research, design projects, industry-sponsored projects, internships, and other experiential learning opportunities, while supporting the continued growth of the program, the college, and the university.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish an active scholarly program involving peer-reviewed publications, external funding, and meaningful undergraduate research appropriate to the rank.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and laboratories that support the Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering programs, particularly in robotics, control systems, artificial intelligence, and related engineering areas.
• Develop courses, laboratory experiences, and instructional materials supporting the 126-credit-hour curriculum.
• Assess student learning and use results to improve courses and program effectiveness.
• Advise and mentor students on academic, research, professional, and career matters.
• Contribute to curriculum development, ABET preparation, continuous improvement, and accreditation.
• Lead or support the development, safe operation, and improvement of electrical engineering teaching and research laboratories.
• Serve on division, college, and university committees.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned Ph.D. in electrical/computer engineering or a closely related field.
• A record of, or demonstrated potential for, effective teaching in electrical and computer engineering courses and laboratories.
• A record of active and impactful research, scholarly publication, and external funding appropriate to the rank sought.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a growing college.
• For appointment at the Associate Professor rank, a record of teaching, scholarship, and service that meets Texas A&M University Texarkana standards for appointment at that rank; normally, this includes at least five (5) years of successful service at the Assistant Professor rank or equivalent experience.
• For appointment at the Professor rank, a record of teaching, scholarship, and service that meets Texas A&M University Texarkana standards for appointment at that rank; normally, this includes at least five (5) years of successful service at the Associate Professor rank or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to teach and develop courses relevant to electrical and computer engineering, with demonstrated expertise in one or more areas, including robotics, control systems, artificial intelligence, or intelligent systems.
• Experience with curriculum development, innovative and experiential teaching practices, and the development, commissioning, or operation of electrical engineering laboratories.
• Familiarity with ABET accreditation, outcomes-based assessment, and continuous program improvement.
• Evidence of the ability to engage undergraduate students in research, design, and industry-sponsored projects.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure or eligibility to obtain the PE license.
• Experience with program development.

Other Requirements

• Eligibility to work in the United States at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position.
• Ability to travel or work beyond normal office hours when required for program activities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in academic and student matters.

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position generally does not supervise employees.

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter describing the candidate's interest in the position and alignment with the mission of the University and College.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Teaching statement that includes the candidate's teaching philosophy, courses, and laboratories the candidate is prepared to teach or develop, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Statement of research interests and plans, including opportunities to engage undergraduate students.
• Unofficial graduate transcript.
• Contact information for three professional references with at least one being from a previous/current supervisor.

For applicants with degrees from non-U.S. institutions, transcripts and academic records must be evaluated on a course-by-course basis by WES or another NACES-approved agency as part of the application. If documents are not in English, notarized English translations are required. Applicants are responsible for all evaluation and translation/notarization costs.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to "revise" or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact [redacted].

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.