Job Summary

The Department of Electrical Engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to start in August 2023. An earned doctorate in Computer Engineering or a closely related field is required. Doctoral candidates who plan to graduate before the above start date will also be considered. Candidates in the following areas of computer engineering will be considered: (i) secure hardware design and high-performance deep learning hardware, (ii) security and hardware for artificial intelligence, (iii) security and privacy in cyber-physical systems, (iv) network intelligence, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, (v) machine learning, embedded design, and electronic design automation. Outstanding candidates in other areas of research will also be considered. Candidates with post-doctoral research experience or prior experience working on funded research are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates will demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and research and the ability to build and grow research collaborations. Successful candidates must demonstrate a strong potential to establish and grow sustainable externally funded research programs. Highly qualified candidates may be considered for Rising STARs funding of up to $300,000 through the University of Texas System Science and Technology Acquisition and Retention (STARs, https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/academic-affairs/stars-program) program to support the establishment of new research programs.

Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.



Essential Functions

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Work on developing high-quality, externally funded research programs.
Teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and engage in curriculum development.


Required Qualifications

An earned Ph.D. in Computer Engineering or a closely related field.
A demonstrated potential for high-quality research.
A commitment to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and engage in curriculum development.
A commitment to contribute to a diverse and inclusive academic culture.


About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.



Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.



EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.