Tenure Track Faculty Position - Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering, starting Fall 2027 (position #004361). The department seeks candidates with expertise in robotics and controls, emphasizing large-scale systems, distributed decision-making, multi-agent learning, safe and resilient control, and networked robotics.

Candidates with a collaborative research focus are encouraged, especially in smart and sustainable cities,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field required by start date.
• Commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Record of peer-reviewed publications and potential for extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Develop high-impact sponsored research programs.
• Supervise student research and mentoring.
• Engage in service to the department and university.

Skills

Robotics

Controls

Multi-agent learning

Networked robotics

Education

PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Job description

The UNC Charlotte Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting from Fall 2027 for position #004361.

Candidates with expertise in all areas of electrical and computer engineering will be considered, with particular emphasis Robotics and Controls: large-scale systems, distributed and decentralized decision-making, multi-agent learning and coordination, safe and resilient control, and networked robotics.

Candidates with collaborative research focus are encouraged, especially related to smart and sustainable cities, transformational energy systems, transportation and advanced mobility, or digital manufacturing.

Candidates should be committed to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, development of high-impact sponsored research programs, supervision of student research, student mentoring, and academic services.

Priority will be given to candidates having original and promising research as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, potential for success in extramural funding, and a plan for future research that integrates well with existing and aspirational department strengths.

A Ph.D. degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field is required by the time of contract.

The ECE department offers B.S. and M.S. degrees in both Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering, and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering, with approximately 800 undergraduate and 140 graduate students; see http://ece.charlotte.edu.

The ECE Department currently comprises 39 full-time faculty members who are actively engaged in research and teaching in the broad areas of computer systems, communications, controls, signal/image processing, electronics devices, microelectronics, and power and energy systems.

Applications must be made electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu. Applicants should submit a complete resume/curriculum vitae, a cover letter/letter of intent, a statement of teaching and research experience/goals, and contact information of at least three references. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest degree earned. The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution.