Assistant Professor - Engineering

Starshopper; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arkansas is seeking an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. This tenure-track position requires a Ph.D. and focuses on AI applications in science, offering a dynamic work environment and a competitive salary. Successful candidates will engage in teaching, research, and departmental service.

Benefits

Health, dental, life, and disability insurance

Tuition waivers for employees and families

12 official holidays

Retirement program contributions

Qualifications

• Ph.D. conferred by the start of employment.
• Promising track record in scholarship.
• Experience teaching and mentoring students.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses and mentor students.
• Conduct research leading to scholarly publications.
• Develop curriculum and serve on committees.

Skills

Research expertise

Teaching ability

Mentoring skills

Education

Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering

Job description

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville United States of America

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All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Closing Date:

11/30/2025

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com , then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”.

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

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Closing Date:

11/30/2025

Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.

Department:

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Department's Website:

https://engineering.uark.edu/electrical-engineering-computer-science/

Summary of Job Duties:

As an Assistant Professor, responsibilities include teaching, research, and service in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. This position is a 100% appointed, 9-month, tenure-track position.

Specifically, this position will conduct research leading to scholarly publications in the appropriate area, write proposals to obtain external funding, establish an independent and externally funded research program, develop graduate and undergraduate courses, provide curriculum material, construct syllabi, provide classroom instruction, write and administer exams, prepare and evaluate students, mentor students, serve on various faculty and student-oriented committees, exhibit participation and leadership in related professional societies and participate in the faculty decision-making for the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

For this position, the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is seeking candidates whose research lies broadly in AI for Science. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the use of AI to generate hypotheses, design experiments, collect and interpret large datasets, and extract insights from complex data in disciplines such as physics, biology, chemistry, climate science, and materials science.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or closely related discipline from an accredited institution of higher education, conferred by the start of employment

• Must present a promising track record in scholarship through refereed publications in conferences and/or journals

• Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research expertise at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, including but not limited to, generative AI for security, AI-powered agents for security, AI-assisted security, security operation automation, etc.

• Teaching experience in the field of computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering in an accredited higher education environment

• Exposure and/or experience writing grant proposals

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$95,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Terry Bennett, SHRM-CP, HR & Curriculum Manager, [e-mail]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants should upload each of the following items individually: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research philosophy, statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of three Professional References. Once all materials have been uploaded individually, please combine and upload all application materials (in the order of cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research philosophy, statement of teaching philosophy) into a single PDF file. Thank you.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes