Associate/Full Professor of Electrical Engineering

Texas A&M University System; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University Texarkana invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track Associate/Full Professor of Electrical Engineering. The appointment focuses on teaching and developing undergraduate and graduate courses, especially in robotics, control systems, and computer engineering.

The successful candidate will establish a productive research program, pursue external funding, mentor students, and contribute to teaching, scholarship, service, and strategic goals of the College of

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in electrical/computer engineering or closely related field.
• Record of effective teaching in electrical and computer engineering courses and laboratories.
• Active and impactful research with external funding appropriate to the rank.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a growing college.

Responsibilities

• Establish an active scholarly program with peer-reviewed publications and external funding.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in robotics, control systems, and computer engineering.
• Develop courses and laboratories supporting the 126-credit-hour curriculum.
• Advise and mentor students on academic and career matters.
• Contribute to ABET assessment, accreditation, and curriculum development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research with external funding

Communication skills

Collaboration across college

Graduate student mentorship

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical/Computing Engineering

Job description

Job Title
Associate/Full Professor of Electrical Engineering

Agency
Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department
College of Engineering and Computing - Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Texarkana, Texas

Job Type
Faculty

Job Description
The College of Engineering and Computing invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Associate/Full Professor of Electrical Engineering who will contribute to both the Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering programs , with an anticipated start date of Fall 2027.

The successful candidate will teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in robotics, control systems, and computer engineering; support student success through teaching, mentoring, and advising; collaborate with colleagues across the college; and contribute to teaching, scholarship, service, and the advancement of departmental and college strategic goals.

Consistent with the University's R2 research aspirations, the successful candidate will establish a productive research program, pursue external funding, disseminate scholarly work, and engage students in research. The focus areas of robotics, control systems, and computer engineering offer significant opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, graduate education, industry partnerships, and sponsored research. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with a commitment to a student-centered learning environment, are essential.

Working closely with college leadership and faculty colleagues, the successful candidate will contribute to implementing and continuously improving the 126-credit-hour electrical engineering curriculum, develop teaching and research laboratories, participate in ABET assessment and accreditation activities, and build partnerships with industry and research organizations. The faculty member will help create a dynamic learning environment that provides students with hands-on experiences through laboratories, undergraduate research, design projects, industry-sponsored projects, internships, and other experiential learning opportunities, while supporting the continued growth of the program, the college, and the university.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish an active scholarly program involving peer-reviewed publications, external funding, and meaningful undergraduate research appropriate to the rank.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and laboratories that support the Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering programs, particularly in robotics, control systems, artificial intelligence, and related engineering areas.
• Develop courses, laboratory experiences, and instructional materials supporting the 126-credit-hour curriculum.
• Assess student learning and use results to improve courses and program effectiveness.
• Advise and mentor students on academic, research, professional, and career matters.
• Contribute to curriculum development, ABET preparation, continuous improvement, and accreditation.
• Lead or support the development, safe operation, and improvement of electrical engineering teaching and research laboratories.
• Serve on division, college, and university committees.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned Ph.D. in electrical/computer engineering or a closely related field.
• A record of, or demonstrated potential for, effective teaching in electrical and computer engineering courses and laboratories.
• A record of active and impactful research, scholarly publication, and external funding appropriate to the rank.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a growing college.
• For appointment at the Associate Professor rank, a record of teaching, scholarship, and service that meets Texas A&M University Texarkana standards for appointment at that rank; normally, this includes at least five (5) years of successful service at the Assistant Professor rank or equivalent experience.
• For appointment at the Professor rank, a record of teaching, scholarship, and service that meets Texas A&M University Texarkana standards for appointment at that rank; normally, this includes at least five (5) years of successful service at the Associate Professor rank or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to teach and develop courses relevant to electrical and computer engineering, with demonstrated expertise in one or more areas, including robotics, control systems, artificial intelligence or intelligent systems.
• Experience with curriculum development, innovative and experiential teaching practices, and the development, commissioning, or operation of electrical engineering laboratories.
• Familiarity with ABET accreditation, outcomes-based assessment, and continuous program improvement.
• Evidence of the ability to engage undergraduate students in research, design, and industry-sponsored projects.
• Professional En