The Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Colorado Denver invites applications for a tenure track position at the assistant professor level. Exceptional candidates at higher levels will be considered. Candidates are being sought in the areas of computer engineering, hardware-software interface, embedded systems, sensors, robotics, autonomous systems, and computer vision. Other related areas will also be considered.
The Electrical Engineering Department currently has 10 tenure/tenure track faculty members, 1 teaching faculty and 2 research professors. The department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering accredited by ABET, a Master of Science degree, a Master of Engineering degree, and a PhD degree in Engineering and Applied Science. We maintain excellent teaching and research programs in computer vision, signal processing, communications, VLSI, controls, machine learning, power and energy systems, neuro-engineering, quantum computing, and electromagnetics.
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Position Description: Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering, this position will be expected to develop and teach lecture and laboratory courses at all levels, establish and maintain an active, externally funded research program; conduct high quality research involving students primarily at the graduate level, leading to sponsored research and refereed publications; advise students; and contribute to Department, College, and University governance and to the profession.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD in electrical engineering or closely related field
- A strong academic record
- Ability and commitment to pursue and establish externally funded research programs and direct MS and PhD student research
- Commitment to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses and diverse student populations
When applying, applicants must include:1) A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
2) A current CV/resume
3) The names, addresses, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for at least three professional references
4) Statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and interests
5) Statement of research philosophy, experience, and interests
Research Statement: Candidates should describe how their research plans relate to and complement activities and expertise at CU Denver and current or future connections to collaborators, industry, and/or opportunities for entrepreneurship. The statement should cover both the candidate's past history of successful research as well as their plans for future research and plans for obtaining external funding.
Teaching Statement: The College of Engineering, Design and Computing is committed to educating the engineers of the future through high-quality, experiential, and project-based learning. Candidates should cover their in-person and hands-on teaching pedagogy and be prepared to describe any experience they have in hybrid and online education.
Questions should be directed to mark.golkowski@ucdenver.edu
