Department:

Electrical and Computer Engineering Rank:

Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor About the

Position:

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Electrical Engineering. Applications are welcome in all areas of electrical engineering, with priority given to candidates conducting research in radar; signal processing, including AI-enabled methods; high-power microwave systems; robotics and autonomous systems; optics; and related areas. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field by the appointment date. The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential to establish a nationally recognized, externally funded research program; a commitment to effective teaching and student mentoring; and a willingness to contribute to university and professional service.

Appointment Date:

August 2027 About the

Department:

The Department offers Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in electrical, computer, and cybersecurity engineering; Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in electrical and computer engineering; and interdisciplinary M.S. degrees in software engineering and cybersecurity. Our faculty currently includes 20 tenured or tenure-track members and three full-time lecturers. Our student body includes approximately 660 undergraduate and 160 graduate students. Our faculty's research interests include electronic devices, applied electromagnetics and optics, signal and image processing, controls, the Internet of Things (IoT), computer systems, cybersecurity, software engineering, and quantum systems. The Department is engaged in a wide range of research activities funded by NSF, DoD, NASA, DOE, NSA, Redstone Arsenal, the State of Alabama, and several corporate sponsors. About the

College:

The College of Engineering comprises five departments and has the largest enrollment among the University's academic colleges. The College's research addresses three of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Grand Challenges for

Engineering:

securing cyberspace, restoring and improving urban infrastructure, and engineering the tools of scientific discovery. Our strategic Flight Plan 2032 seeks to enhance student-centered teaching and learning focused on student success, promote basic and applied research, and engage the local and regional community through outreach and workforce development. About the

University :

Founded in 1969, The University of Alabama in Huntsville is one of America's premier doctoral-granting, comprehensive universities known for addressing some of the world's most critical technological challenges. UAH, a part of the University of Alabama System, offers an environment where students are able to explore, discover, create and communicate knowledge. UAH has eight colleges, more than 100 areas of study, and 17 high-tech research centers and institutes. Located in the heart of the Technology Hub of the South, UAH serves as the anchor tenant of the second-largest research park in the United States, Cummings Research Park. UAH boasts storied partnerships with Redstone Arsenal, NASA and the Department of Defense. The institution is a member of the Gulf South athletic conference. UAH is where technology and human understanding converge to prepare students to transform their future. Learn more about the University on the UAH website.

About Huntsville:

Defense, space, telecommunications, biotechnology, diversified manufacturing and a variety of emerging specialties provide challenging work in Huntsville, also known as the Rocket City. The area enjoys a favorable cost of living and quality of life in the Southeast. More than 1.2 million people reside in the Huntsville metro area, and it is now the largest city in Alabama. From outdoor recreational activities to an enhanced arts and entertainment community, Huntsville contributes to a wonderful way to live, work, and play. More information about our city is available on the City of Huntsville website .

Application Procedure and Deadline:

Application materials must be submitted in a single PDF and include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, contact information for at least three references (including names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers), and separate statements of research plans and teaching interests. Application materials should be sent via email to ecesearch@uah.edu . Please reference 27-28-287 when applying. Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and the search will remain open until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received before December 1, 2026. Attendance at new-faculty orientation sessions is required.