Description
The Min H. Kao Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is seeking candidates for two tenure-track faculty positions at the assistant professor level in electrical engineering with expertise in areas including high-frequency power electronics and magnetics, analog/mixed-signal/RF circuits, low power and energy efficient circuits, and electronics packaging (particularly on wide-bandgap/ultra-widebandgap semiconductors). Strong candidates in electrical engineering in areas not explicitly listed will also be considered.
The successful candidates will be expected to (1) conduct and publish scholarly research; (2) pursue funding to support an active research agenda; (3) teach undergraduate and graduate courses in electrical engineering; (4) mentor graduate students; and (5) participate in departmental, college and/or university service.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in electrical engineering or a closely related field at the time of appointment.
The candidate is expected to show potential for obtaining funding for the research programs, and for participation in interdisciplinary teams. The candidate is also expected to show effective, high-quality teaching skills, and ability to effectively mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Application Instructions
The application deadline is November 30, 2026. Applications received after the deadline may be considered until the positions are filled. Please submit the following items online in Interfolio to complete your application:
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement
• Teaching Statement
• Names and Contact Information of Three References
