Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (tenure track)

The mission of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at UNC Charlotte is to develop human and intellectual resources in all disciplines of Electrical & Computer Engineering and their applications in order to foster technological, economic, and social growth in the Charlotte region, the State of North Carolina and beyond.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of their academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member's discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: https://provost.charlotte.edu/academic-budget-hr/academic-personnel-procedures-handbook/

The UNC Charlotte Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ( ECE) has a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor starting in August 2026 for position #001808. While candidates with expertise in all areas of electrical and computer engineering will be considered, particular emphasis is on computer systems and design aspects that enable real-world AI applications, including hardware-software co-design for machine learning, learning-enabled computer architectures, cloud and edge computing, hardware security, embedded systems, and systems software. Candidates with collaborative research focus are encouraged.

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. Hires at the rank of an Associate Professor are also expected to have demonstrated success in receiving extramural research funding, supervising/mentoring of graduate students, and teaching. A Ph.D. degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field is required by the time of contract.

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

PhD degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field.

Hires at the rank of an Associate Professor are also expected to have demonstrated success in receiving extramural research funding, supervising/mentoring of graduate students, and teaching.

Applications must be made electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu.

Applicants should attach the following to their application:

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on any protected status.

Hiring is subject to budget availability