Position Function:
Vacancy for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering conducting education, research and service programs.
Salary Grade:
For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is one of eight academic departments in the Bagley College of Engineering. The Department offers ABET-accredited undergraduate programs in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering, which the latter is jointly offered with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. It also offers graduate studies leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Programs are offered in Starkville, MS, on MS Gulf Coast and Online campuses. The Department is composed of 614 undergraduates, 131 graduate students (70% PhD seeking), 28 faculty members (including 6 endowed professorships, 4 IEEE Fellows), and 7 staff members. Research expenditures total approximately $15 million annually. Faculty members have developed a strong research program spanning the areas of computer systems, microelectronics, communications, electromagnetics, signal processing, machine learning, remote sensing, power, controls, and high voltage. The Department houses the largest university operated high voltage laboratory in North America. Additionally, faculty in the department are active in many University research centers (www.research.msstate.edu/ci/).
Area of Specialization:
Signal/Image Processing, Machine Learning, Radar Systems, Remote Sensing, Autonomy. Outstanding candidates in other areas will be considered
Anticipated Appointment Date:
August 16, 2025
Tenure Track Status:
Tenured or Tenure-Track
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching: Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate level; advise undergraduate students; guide graduate students in thesis and dissertations, support the undergraduate and graduate educational programs.
Research: Obtain research grants/contracts with funding agencies, perform and publish research.
Service: Provide service to the unit, to the research community, and to the profession.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field (ABDs may be considered).
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to individuals with a substantial record of peer-reviewed publications, a demonstrated ability to secure external funding, and a record of teaching at undergraduate/graduate levels
Instructions for Applying:
Dossiers must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae with names and contact information for at least three professional references, a statement that describes research interests, and a statement that describes educational interests. All applicants must apply online at http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu. Review of applicants will begin February 15, 2025.
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