Associate Professor or Professor, Tenured, Power/Energy Systems
Electrical and Computer Engineering

Location: Waco, Texas
Open Date: Jul 22, 2025
Deadline: May 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Baylor University seeks qualified candidates for a tenured position with the rank of Associate Professor or Professor beginning August 2026. Review of applicants will begin on December 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in ECE, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field. They will also have a commitment to excellence in teaching, have a proven track record of supporting a strong, independent research program, and have effective communication and organization skills.

Selected candidates will be expected to initiate and carry out research and perform academic duties associated with our undergraduate and graduate programs. The primary responsibilities are teaching courses, developing a strong externally funded research program, and leading graduate and undergraduate students in research.

Baylor's ABET-accredited ECE department currently has 18 tenured/tenure-track faculty including the Mearse Chair in Biological and Biomedical Engineering, and 3 non-tenure-track faculty members. The faculty are internationally recognized in research areas including power and energy systems; wireless and photonics systems, semiconductors, RF, and devices; AI and machine learning; advanced computing, cyber-physical systems and bioengineering. The department is housed within the Rogers Engineering Building and the Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative (BRIC; see https://bric.research.baylor.edu/). The department offers BS (including degrees in ECE and Computer Engineering as well as a Biomedical Engineering concentration), MS, and PhD degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Additional information regarding the department, including its mission, is available at https://www.ecs.baylor.edu/ece.

Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of around 21,000 students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in December 2021. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the 'Great Colleges to Work For' from The Chronicle of Higher Education. Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while giving faculty and staff the chance to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.


Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in ECE, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field is required.
• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in Power/Energy research activities, publications, and teaching.
• Special consideration will be given to candidates who have demonstrated strong scholarship and have an established and active independent research program in power/energy engineering or closely related areas.
• All candidates are expected to exhibit a passion for teaching and mentoring at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Qualities of a successful candidate for a senior position include leadership experience and a strong record of an independently funded research program.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/169134

• Cover letter, which includes the applicant's anticipated rank
• CV (Curriculum Vitae)
• Statement of research interests
• Statement of teaching interests related to Baylor's programs
• Contact information for at least three professional references
• Academic transcript of highest degree earned (Unofficial is accepted)
• Religious Affiliation Form (found in Interfolio)

The following documents are optional:

• Example publications

Review of applicants will begin on December 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.


Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.









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