Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Tenured/Tenure-Track), MizzouForward, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Center for Geospatial Intelligence

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) invites applications for tenured and tenure-track faculty positions in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department with CGI affiliation. Successful candidates will contribute to geospatial intelligence research, undergraduate and graduate education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Applicants should hold a PhD and demonstrate a track record in external funding and national security-relevant research, with potential for leadership in AI,

Qualifications

• PhD in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or closely related field by appointment.
• Active U.S. Government security clearance or ability to obtain at Secret level or higher.
• Track record of external research funding and collaboration with federal agencies or national laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Advance research in geospatial intelligence and AI across EECS and CGI.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate education in EECS.
• Collaborate with CGI and interdisciplinary teams and engage with government/industry partners.

Skills

External funding experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Security-oriented research

Geospatial intelligence familiarity

Education

PhD in CS/EE/CE or related field

Job description

Job ID: 61368 | Location: Columbia | Full/Part Time

Job Description

The College of Engineering at the University of Missouri (MU) invites applications and nominations for tenured and tenure-track faculty positions at the assistant, associate, or full professor level. Successful candidates will hold their academic appointments in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), with an affiliation in the Center for Geospatial Intelligence (CGI).

This recruitment is part of MizzouForward, a major institutional investment in faculty recruitment, research infrastructure, and student success. Successful candidates will enhance externally funded research programs that expand MU's strengths in geospatial intelligence, contribute to undergraduate and graduate education in EECS, and advance interdisciplinary research through CGI.

CGI conducts interdisciplinary research across a broad range of areas, including satellite, airborne (e.g., drone), and ground-based remote sensing; artificial intelligence; computer vision; autonomous systems; data fusion; high-performance computing; change detection; and surveillance. Incoming faculty will join a research community with established federal partnerships and expertise in developing geospatial technologies for national security and other applications. CGI's secure research facilities and specialized computing infrastructure support work with government and industry partners.

The College of Engineering's strategic plan emphasizes interdisciplinary research connecting artificial intelligence, materials, and energy. Incoming faculty will have opportunities to contribute to these priorities through collaborations that apply geospatial analysis and advanced computing to areas such as energy infrastructure resilience, environmental monitoring, and materials discovery. The Materials Science and Engineering Institute and the forthcoming Payne Energy Innovation Center, a 116,000-square-foot facility bringing together researchers in energy, materials, and data science, will provide additional connections across Engineering and other colleges.

Faculty will also have opportunities to collaborate through MU's AI Education, Research and Infrastructure (AERI) Center, which connects researchers across disciplines to advance applied AI research, computing infrastructure, and workforce development. The Center for Cybersecurity and the Quantum Innovation Center offer further opportunities for collaborative research in secure systems and quantum approaches to computing and data analysis. University research resources include the Hellbender high-performance computing environment and immersive visualization facilities for AI and large-scale data analytics.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

An earned doctorate in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

Active U.S. Government security clearance or ability to obtain U.S. Government security clearance at the Secret level or higher.

Candidates will be evaluated on the following factors

• Track record of external research funding, particularly from federal agencies
• Experience in, or demonstrated potential to contribute to, research addressing national security needs, including collaboration with federal agencies, national laboratories, or industry partners.
• Research portfolio and accomplishments (e.g., publication record, number of citations)
• National awards and honors, membership with national academies
• Interdisciplinary orientation of their work

The priority deadline for applications is November 30th, 2026 but the posting will remain open until filled. Candidates across all academic ranks will be considered. This is not a remote opportunity.

Application Materials

• CV including (past, current and pending) extramural funding information
• Letter of application, describing your current research portfolio, accomplishments, and future research goals
• Teaching evaluations for the previous three years (including student comments).

A total of five references will be requested during the final phase of the interview process.

Current MU faculty members on a tenure track or with tenure do not qualify to apply for this opening.

Handling of Application Materials

After initial review by the committee, all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship may be available for candidates currently in the United States in H-1B status or other work-authorized status.

Community Information

Columbia, Missouri, has been consistently rated as one of the most desirable places to live and work in the U.S. This college city of 128,000-plus residents has the best of both worlds - small-town convenience and warmth with urban sophistication and amenities. Located halfway between St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia boasts affordable housing, moderate cost of living, broad cultural and economic opportunities, award-winning public schools, and a regional airport that is expanding its offerings.

Popular cultural events include the annual True/False documentary film festival, the monthly First Fridays Art Walk and the spring Unbound Book Festival. As a SEC institution, college athletics plays a major role in Columbia's social scene, with ample opportunities to attend Mizzou sporting events. Mizzou's campus is adjacent to downtown Columbia, within walking distance of restaurants, clothing stores, ice cream shops, and music venues. Downtown's shopping corridor is packed with designer boutiques, jewelers, florists, and bookstores.

Finally, Columbia is known for having an outstanding array of year-round outdoor activities. It boasts multiple city parks and an outstanding state park, Rock Bridge State Park. The region's caves, forests, streams and cliffs offer endless exploration for outdoor adventurers. The popular MKT Trail takes cyclists and hikers all through Columbia and links to the 225-mile Katy Trail, which stretches across the state.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.