Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Job Description :

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) of The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant to begin in fall 2026.

The Department invites applications from outstanding candidates from all areas of electrical and / or computer engineering. The Department has a particular interest in candidates with expertise related to control and cyber physical systems.

We are interested in candidates who can support department growth, complement current expertise, and contribute to research focus areas at the department through fundamental disciplinary and / or application-specific research. Priority will be given to the overall originality and promise of the candidate's work and potential to contribute to the ECE Department's and UTEP's vision and mission.

Candidates will be expected to engage in undergraduate and graduate teaching and student mentoring, develop a vigorous externally funded research program in their technical areas, and contribute to institutional and professional service. The application materials should clearly demonstrate the potential of the candidate to succeed in meeting these expectations.

Requirements :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : A Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in Electrical and / or Computer Engineering or a related field. Commitment to undergraduate and graduate education. Demonstrated scholarly achievements as evidenced by a track record of publications. Demonstrated potential for establishing an extramurally funded research program. Excellent communication skills.

Additional Information :

SALARY : Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Hiring decisions are based on budget approval.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

Application Instructions :

Applicants must submit the following : 1) a letter of interest describing their interest in the position and their commitment to the ECE Department and UTEP mission; 2) detailed curriculum vita; 3) name and complete contact information of at least three references; 4) research statement (up to 3 pages); 5) teaching and mentoring statement (up to 3 pages); 6) unofficial transcripts; and 7) copies of the candidate's two most representative publications.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply by November 15, 2025. For information / inquiries regarding the position, please email, ECE_Faculty_Search@utep.edu