ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR - Electrical & Computer Engineering

University Of Florida

Gainesville (FL)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Diverse academic community

Opportunities for research funding

Job summary

A prominent university in Florida is seeking applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Electrical & Computer Engineering. The position requires a Ph.D. by the start date and a dedication to research and teaching excellence. In this role, faculty will teach, supervise graduate students, and conduct research in areas like Quantum Computing and AI. Competitive salary and diverse community await qualified candidates.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in a related field by the start date.
Dedication to excellence in research, teaching, and service.
Evidence of successful proposal writing and teaching.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
Initiate and sustain externally sponsored research programs.
Recruit and supervise graduate students.

Skills

Research Excellence

Classroom Teaching

PhD Student Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in a related field

Job description

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR - Electrical & Computer Engineering

Apply now Job no: 537282
Work type: Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Computer Science, Engineering
Department: 19050000 - EG-ELECTRICAL - COMPUTER ENG

Classification Title:

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR

Ph.D. in a related field by the start date.

Job Description:

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (HWCOE) at the University of Florida invites applications for multiple full-time, nine-month tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor. The positions have an anticipated start date of August 2026.

We are seeking candidates in all areas related to Electrical & Computer Engineering. However, we have a special interest in candidates with backgrounds in Quantum Computing/Communications/Networking/Signal Processing, Advanced Packaging, Artificial Intelligence, RF Electronics, MEMS, and Parallel and Distributed Computing.

The faculty members will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the electrical & computer engineering curricula; initiate and sustain externally sponsored research programs; recruit and supervise graduate students; and engage in service activities for the University and the profession. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in a related field by the start date. Dedication to excellence in research, teaching, and service, and evidence of scholarly achievements are required. The candidate should have a record of or demonstrate the potential for successful proposal writing, Ph.D. student mentoring, scholarship, and classroom teaching.

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Florida (https://ece.ufl.edu/) has 60 faculty members working in all aspects of electrical & computer engineering and is expected to grow in upcoming years. The total student population is approximately 600 with nearly 280 in the Ph.D. program.

The University of Florida (UF) is the flagship campus of the State of Florida university system and is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities. UF is home to HiPerGator, the fastest AI supercomputer in higher education, and the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is undergoing a major expansion in faculty, research, and facilities with a strong focus on artificial intelligence. In Fall 2023, UF opened Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology, a 260,000-square-foot facility that serves as the hub for AI.

For more information about college initiatives, visit eng.ufl.edu

Salary is commensurate with education and experience

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in a related field by the start date.

Preferred:

Dedication to excellence in research, teaching, and service, and evidence of scholarly achievements.
A record of successful proposal writing, PhD student mentoring, scholarship, and classroom teaching.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to receive applications until the positions are filled. All applications must be submitted through UFCareers at: https://jobs.ufl.edu/ (Search Job #537282). Complete applications must include the following files in PDF format: (1) cover letter which specifies research area, (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of no less than three and up to five references. Additional required documents should be uploaded as one PDF to the “other documents” selection in the application: (4) a research program vision statement detailing short- and long-term goals; (5) a teaching statement describing the applicant’s teaching experience and vision for developing a teaching program at the University of Florida; (6) up to three refereed journal or conference articles (co-)authored by the applicant. To be competitive, candidates for this faculty position should submit a cover letter, research statement, and education vision statement that complement the overall mission of the department. Questions about this position may be directed to the Faculty Search Chair, Dr. YK Yoon (ykyoon@ece.ufl.edu).

Additional Requirements

The selected candidate must provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. Transcripts marked “Issued to Student” will not be considered official.
Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Additional Information

The University and College count among its greatest strengths a community of faculty,students and staff having diverse perspectives who support a culture of respect and dignity where learning and research thrive. UF is committed to equal educational, opportunity and access.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD).
Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
All searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: No

Advertised: 24 Sep 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled