Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering (9‑month tenure‑track)

About the role

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Arkansas seeks a tenure‑track Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2027. The appointment is a 9‑month, full‑time faculty position focused on teaching, research, and service.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in electrical engineering and related areas.
• Develop and maintain an active research program leveraging the university’s semiconductor facilities.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university through committees and outreach.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics completed by the start date.
• At least two years of postdoctoral or equivalent research experience in semiconductor‑related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to attract external research funding.
• Experience mentoring students or staff.

Required skills

• Semiconductor electronics and photonics.
• Power electronic devices.
• Artificial intelligence and neuromorphic computing.
• Quantum computing.
• Micro‑electromechanical systems (MEMS).

What we offer

• Comprehensive health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and families.
• 12 paid holidays, immediate leave accrual, and retirement contributions (5‑10% of salary).
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art research facilities including the Arkansas Research Institute of Electronic Systems.