Assistant Professor (TT) - Electrical & Computer Engineering - Remote Sensing Systems

UMass Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Amherst in Amherst seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Electrical & Computer Engineering with a focus on remote sensing systems. The position emphasizes building an externally funded research program across the electromagnetic spectrum, teaching core courses in electronics, signal processing, and electromagnetics, and contributing to service within the department and university.

Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field by Sep 1, 2027.
• Strong background in remote sensing systems and technologies across the electromagnetic spectrum.
• Ability to mentor students and collaborate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop an externally funded research program in environmental remote sensing.
• Teach existing graduate and undergraduate courses in ECE and develop new curricula.
• Provide meaningful service to the department, college, university and the field.

Skills

Remote sensing expertise

Teaching ability

Collaborative skills

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Title: Assistant Professor (TT) - Electrical & Computer Engineering - Remote Sensing Systems

Executive Area: Academic Affairs

College/School/MBU: Engineering

Department: Elect & Computer Engineering

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule:Full Time

Work Arrangement:Onsite

Job Summary

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking talented applicants qualified for tenure-track assistant professor position. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration. The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2027. The Department is committed to building a vibrant and inclusive academic community that reflects and advances the university's strategic priorities.

The position is defined broadly in remote sensing systems and technologies across the entire electromagnetic spectrum. Scholars working across disciplines are particularly encouraged. Specific areas of interest include but are not limited to: microwave and optical, active and passive instruments or systems and their application to the remote sensing of land, water, or the atmosphere. Payloads and instrument concepts for small satellites or other resource-constrained platforms such as UAVs are of particular interest. We are committed to expanding the scope of our department beyond our traditional strengths.

As a campus, college, and department with an increasingly diverse student body, we are looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a diverse faculty and student community, and who value collegiality, collaboration, achievement, and integrity. We encourage applications from individuals with a commitment to mentor under-represented demographics within engineering. We welcome candidates who have had non-traditional career paths, those who have paused their careers for family or other reasons, or who spent time outside of academia.

Essential Functions

The candidate is expected to develop an externally-funded research program in environmental remote sensing and to develop and maintain an internationally recognized scholarly presence.

The candidate is expected to contribute to teaching existing graduate and undergraduate courses in Electrical & Computer Engineering for example in electronics, signal processing, or electromagnetics, and will be encouraged to develop creative new curricula in the area of their expertise.

The candidate is also expected to contribute meaningful service to their department, College, University and externally within their field through participation in committees, faculty governance, and activities that support the academic community.

Other Functions

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field or anticipate such a degree by September 1, 2027.

Additional Details

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has 38 full-time, tenure track faculty members and approximately 250 graduate students and 850 undergraduates. The department's FY 25 research expenditures exceeded $16 million. The Department is home to the Microwave Remote Sensing Laboratory (https://www.umass.edu/microwave-remote-sensing) and the Paros Center for Atmospheric Research (https://www.umass.edu/engineering/paros-atmospheric-center), a graduated NSF Engineering Research Center. Additional information about the Department can be obtained at https://www.umass.edu/engineering/electrical-and-computer-engineering.

The Daniel J. Riccio Jr. College of Engineering is recognized as one of thetop 35public engineering schools in the nationbyU.S. News & World Reportand is the #1 public engineering program in New England. Our inclusiveand dynamic community includes~2700undergraduate, ~650graduate students and ~160 instructional faculty (full-time tenure stream and lecturers)across five engineering departments-biomedical, chemicaland biomolecular,civil and environmental, electrical and computer, and mechanical and industrial.

Our faculty members aredeveloping life-saving medical devices and therapeutics; revolutionizing next-generation manufacturing and materials; advancing AI, robotics and autonomous systems; designing smart infrastructures; tackling climate change; and leading breakthroughs in computing and cybersecurity. They are recipients of prestigious national recognitions, including22CAREER Awards since 2020.With over $69 million in research expenditures and 20+ affiliated research centers and programs, we're at the forefront of discovery. Our faculty and students engage actively in innovation, transforming ideas into meaningful impact through entrepreneurship activities, patenting new discoveries, and new venture creation.

Our new Sustainable Engineering Laboratories building offers immersive labs and learning spaces, enabling us to test and develop technologies that address real-world sustainability challenges. The College strives to be a leader in transformative engineering education, supporting faculty in the development of their teaching expertise through various initiatives such as our membership in the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN).

For more on the Riccio College of Engineeringand our mission, visit:https://www.umass.edu/engineering/andhttps://www.umass.edu/engineering/about/mission-vision-and-inclusivity-statement).

This position is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

Full-Time, academic year position. Schedule varies depending on teaching, research and service.

Salary Information

The University expects to pay within an approximate range between $79,350 and $137,344 for this position. Please note:

The low-end of the pay range in all faculty searches at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the minimum salary for the rank included in the collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Massachusetts Society of Professors, UMass Amherst/MTA/NEA. Engineering TT starting salaries are typically well above this minimum.

The high-end of the pay range reflects the 75th percentile for the department/discipline based on established, disciplinary-specific faculty compensation surveys.

The specific pay for this position will be determined by the University based on consideration of all relevant factors, including faculty rank and required or relevant certifications, when and if it decides to extend an offer of employment.

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.