Utah State University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) invites applications to fill two faculty positions in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML): one tenure-track position (research and teaching) and one professional practice position (teaching emphasis). It is expected that these positions will be filled at either the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We seek applicants with cross-disciplinary backgrounds whose expertise lies at the intersection of AI/ML and electrical engineering.  Preference will be given to applicants whose research and/or work experience applies AI/ML to problems in electrical engineering including but not limited to:

• Signal processing, communications, radar
• Control, robotics, drones/UAVs
• Electromagnetics, antennas
• Speech and natural language processing
• Remote sensing, computer vision
• Electric power systems
• Cybersecurity, computer networks, cryptography

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Possible start dates, coinciding with USU’s semester schedule, are January 2025 and August 2025.

Successful candidates for the tenure-track position will be expected to develop an externally funded research program that includes peer-reviewed publications and graduate student mentorship. Both tenure-track and professional practice positions are expected to effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses, actively participate in assigned department and university duties, and serve their professional society. Ideal candidates will have an interest in developing new courses and degree programs in AI/ML and its applications to engineering.

Minimum Qualifications – Tenure Track Appointment

1. An earned doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related discipline.
2. An ability to conduct and disseminate research that applies AI/ML to problems in the electrical engineering domain.
3. An ability to develop courses in AI/ML and effectively teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in AI/ML and the candidate’s specific area of research emphasis in accordance with departmental needs.
4. An ability to apply for and secure ongoing external funding.

Preferred Qualifications – Tenure Track Appointment

1. Preference will be given to candidates with experience building and deploying AI/ML systems.

Minimum Qualifications – Professional Practice Appointment

1. An earned MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent work experience.
2. Strong industrial, commercial, consulting, or research experience in AI/ML systems.
3. An ability to develop courses in AI/ML and effectively teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in AI/ML and the candidate’s specific area of research emphasis in accordance with departmental needs.
4. Effective written and oral communication skills.
5. Demonstrated strong organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications – Professional Practice Appointment

1. Effective teaching or mentoring experience.
2. Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a closely related discipline.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV".

The documents listed below to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”:

1. Cover letter summarizing your motivation, qualifications, experience, and career goals.
2. A concise statement of your proposed research program including how your research synthesizes AI/ML and engineering topics.
3. A brief teaching statement that explains your approach to teaching and describes AI/ML courses you would like to develop and existing ECE courses you would like to teach.
4. Names and contact information of three professional references (reference letters will only be solicited from final candidates).

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (http://ece.usu.edu) offers BS, ME, MS, and PhD degrees. It has approximately 20 tenured/tenure track faculty, 100 graduate students, and 300 undergraduate students. The ECE Department offers strong graduate programs at the masters and PhD levels.

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*updated 02/2025

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