Open-Rank Tenure-Track or Tenured Faculty Position: Control/Robotics
Oklahoma State University (OSU) in Stillwater, OK seeks applicants for an open-rank tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The position can be filled at the assistant, associate, or full professor level, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications. The position emphasizes expertise in control and intelligent systems, robotics, unmanned/autonomous systems, and cybersecurity. Exceptional candidates with distinguished records in other areas of Electrical and Computer Engineering may also be considered.
The School of ECE currently has 20 full-time faculty members, 460 undergraduate students and 70 graduate students. Research thrusts within the ECE include: (1) Communications, Networks, and Internet-of-Things (IoT); (2) Electromagnetic Wave Propagation and Systems; (3) Energy and Power, (4) Image Formation, Signal Processing and Machine Vision, (5) Intelligent Control Systems and Robotics, (6) Photonics and Electro-Optics, (7) Solid State Electronics and Systems, and (8) Very Large-Scale Integration (VLSI), Computer Architecture and Embedded Systems. Numerous opportunities exist for collaboration with OSU's internationally recognized Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education (OAIRE) and the New Product Development Center. The average annual research expenditure in the School of ECE is about $2.5 million.
The School of ECE offers BS, MS, MEng, and PhD degrees in Electrical Engineering (EE) and a BS degree in Computer Engineering (CpE) with an option in Software Engineering. The School’s undergraduate programs are ABET-accredited. In addition, a new joint MS in AI program has recently been established and is now open for student applications. This interdisciplinary program is co-led by the School of ECE and the Department of Computer Science (CS) and features three tracks: CpE, CS, and Healthcare Administration (HCA). The faculty member hired for this position will play a key role in supporting and advancing this new AI program.
Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. or equivalent in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or closely related engineering field. Successful candidates will be expected to teach electrical and computer engineering courses, develop an externally funded, internationally recognized research program, excel in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, advise graduate students, and serve the ECE and their profession. Strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work individually and in teams are expected.
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online at https://jobs.okstate.edu. Multiple PDF files are requested with your application. The file should include: (1) a cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) the statement of teaching interests and research plan; (4) names and contact information of five references. Applicants who can utilize, share, enhance, and develop existing ECE laboratories are particularly encouraged to apply. Send requests for additional information to Head of ECE, Dr. Guoliang Fan, at guoliang.fan@okstate.edu. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.
All positions are subject to the availability of funding, and any offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
