ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR of Electrical & Computer Engineering / UMKC School of Science & En[...]

University of Missouri System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor to join their innovative Electrical and Computer Engineering division. This exciting opportunity involves developing and teaching courses, mentoring students, and contributing to the university's strategic goals. With a commitment to fostering a diverse learning environment, the position offers a chance to engage with a vibrant community and shape the future of engineering education. The role promises a supportive environment with a strong focus on work/life balance, making it a perfect fit for passionate educators eager to make a significant impact in their field.

Benefits

Health Plans

Generous Leave

Retirement Contributions

Educational Fee Discounts

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Ph.D in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
• Strong commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach fundamental and specialized courses in ECE.
• Engage in departmental and university services.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Course Development

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Project-Based Teaching

Education

Ph.D in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Job description

ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR of Electrical & Computer Engineering / UMKC School of Science & Engineering / Division of Energy, Matter & Systems

Job Description

To support the remarkable developments and future growth opportunities, UMKC has launched a cluster hiring initiative within the Division of Energy, Matter and Systems (EMS). The EMS Division includes the Faculties of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Chemistry (CHEM), and Physics & Astronomy (P&A). As part of this cluster hiring, the EMS Division is seeking applications for one (1) ranked non-tenure-track (NTT) position in ECE at the Assistant Teaching Professor level, starting in Fall 2025.

Areas of interest for the ECE Ranked NTT Position: The University of Missouri-Kansas City seeks candidates to teach courses in the broad area of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Candidates with backgrounds and expertise in microelectronics, power electronics, digital and analog circuit design, computer engineering, hardware description language (VHDL and Verilog), engineering computation and programming, and all fundamental areas of ECE are encouraged to apply. Candidates with backgrounds and aspirations in the basic and applied project-based teaching of ECE courses will be given preference.

Qualifications

The candidates must have a Ph.D in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a closely related discipline.

The successful candidates are expected to:

1. Develop and teach fundamental and specialized courses in ECE;
2. Have a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and transfer students;
3. Engage in departmental, school, or university services appropriate to the position;
4. Advance the goals and strategic plan of UMKC.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a 9-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment eligible for ranked promotion. Position begins with the Fall 2025 semester.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Our academic workloads and schedules promote a positive work/life balance.

Application Materials

For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs, click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 54900).

Please complete the brief online application. Application materials should include:

1. Cover letter highlighting qualifications and applicable experience for a faculty position;
2. A teaching statement which includes teaching experience and philosophy for educating students from different backgrounds and interests;
3. Current contact information for 3 professional references.

Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /,&,%, etc.).

For questions about the position, please contact [e-mail] including the Job Identification number 54900 and name of the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Equity and Title IX at [phone].

Candidates will be advised if references will be contacted. An official copy of transcript(s), showing when degree(s) were conferred will be required for candidates selected as finalists. The University’s accreditation requires that we maintain an official copy of higher education transcripts for all teaching faculty.

Application Deadline

Application review begins upon receipt. The position remains open until a qualified candidate is hired.

Community Information

UMKC is a public, urban, research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is part of the larger University of Missouri System. Our university is committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with surrounding urban communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of life. UMKC is in the heart of Kansas City, a world-class computing and engineering hub home to companies such as Cerner, Ericsson, IBM, SS&C, Garmin, and Honeywell (defense contracts) that provide enriching educational partnerships for SSE students and faculty.

Kansas City is a vibrant community with an affordable cost of living. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business activity, cultural arts, and health science research engagement for both campuses. As one of the largest cities in Missouri, we are home to national championship sports teams, a rich history of cultural arts and music, NASCAR racing, and a community that is very engaged with and supportive of our university initiatives. Our beautiful state has rolling hills, rivers, lakes, and long bike/hiking trails for those that enjoy time in the great outdoors. Kansas City offers something for everyone!

UMKC is proud to be “Kansas City’s University,” and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.

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/totalrewards/benefits.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.