Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Location: El Paso, TX Category: Engineering Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Wed Sep 9 2026 Job Description: The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position. The department seeks candidates with expertise in robotics, autonomous systems, and control. Applicants with expertise in related areas of electrical and computer engineering are also encouraged to apply.

The department is interested in candidates whose research complements existing faculty expertise and contributes to departmental research priorities through fundamental or applied research. Evaluation will be based on the quality, originality, and potential impact of the candidate's work, as well as their potential to contribute to the department and university.

The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise student research, contribute to departmental, university, and professional service activities, and maintain an externally funded research program. Application materials should demonstrate the candidate's potential to meet these expectations.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at UTEP (https://ece.utep.edu) offers B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The department has 25 faculty members, enrolls more than 900 students, and supports over $5.5 million in annual sponsored research expenditures (FY 2025).

ECE faculty conduct research in laboratories and research centers across the department, college, and university. Relevant facilities at the department include the Robotics and Autonomous Systems Laboratory equipped with the Quanser Drone Research Laboratory and Self-Driving Car Studio that supports research in autonomous aerial and ground systems, controls, navigation, computer vision, sensor fusion, machine learning, and cyber-physical systems. The Cyber Physical Systems Privacy and Security Enhanced Computing (CyPSEC) Laboratory hosts an OPAL-RT Real-Time Simulation Laboratory that provides real-time simulation and hardware-in-the-loop capabilities for control and cyber-physical systems research. The department also maintains a Wireless Communications Testbed that supports research in wireless communications, software-defined radio, wireless security, spectrum characterization, telecommunications systems, and 4G/5G networks.

Job Requirements A Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or a related field before the official position start date. Commitment to undergraduate and graduate education. Demonstrated scholarly achievements as evidenced by a record of publications. Demonstrated potential for establishing an extramurally funded research program. Excellent communication skills.

Additional Information In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at [email protected], or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at [email protected].

To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.