Assistant Professor - Electrical Engineering

The Department of Electrical Engineering in the College of Engineering of the University of South Florida (USF) invites applications for faculty positions at the assistant and associate professor level.  Highly qualified candidates from all areas of electrical and computer engineering are encouraged to apply; preferred areas include:  Computer Architectures; AI and Neuromorphic Computing; Multicore Processors and Parallel Programming; Distributed Computing; Hardware software co-design; Reconfigurable and adaptive computing; Quantum Computing and Communications; Nanoelectronics and Semiconductors; System on a Chip; Hardware Security; Packaging and Heterogeneous Integration; Analog, Digital, Mixed-signal, CMOS/SiGe RFIC Design; Microwave/mm-wave Circuits; ; 6G and THz Systems; Power Amplifiers; III-VI MMIC; ac machines drives; power electronics; power system protection and communication.  Priority consideration will be given to applications received by December 15, 2025.

The Department of Electrical Engineering at USF has 25 tenure-track/tenured faculty members and 3 professors of instruction hailing from some of the finest institutions in the country. Among these faculty we have NSF CAREER Award winners, Fellows of the IEEE, AAAS, AIMBE, and Distinguished University Professors. Many serve in national leadership roles in technical societies, such as the IEEE, and have industry experience to complement their academic backgrounds. This diversity in our faculty enriches the learning experiences of our students. The Department of Electrical Engineering offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees and serves approximately 500 undergraduate students, 70 M.S., students and 70 Ph.D. students. Our faculty are active in research areas spanning machine learning applications in IoT, computer vision, wireless communications, nano/microfabrication, RF MEMS and IC’s, radar, wireless and microwave systems, renewable energy source integration and smart grid automation, cybersecurity, data analytics, systems and control theory, robotics, electronic materials for sensors and energy applications, and more. Substantial collaborations with CyberFlorida, the Institute of Applied Engineering, and Moffitt Cancer Center are part of the department’s growing research activities. Average research expenditures for the last five years are approx. $5.0 million per year.

An application package should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement describing recent accomplishments and future plans, a teaching statement summarizing past teaching experience and describing teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information of at least three references (one of which must be the current immediate supervisor of the applicant).  Applicants must electronically submit the application packet as one PDF file to the following website: https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/careers/index.aspx.

Established in 1964 and currently led by Dean Levi Thompson, the College of Engineering at the University of South Florida is ranked #56 among public institutions (#89 overall) by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Engineering & Specialties Rankings. The college serves more than 3,700 students, offering nine bachelor’s programs as well as 12 master’s and eight doctoral degrees. The college is actively engaged in local and global research activities, with $46 million in research expenditure for the fiscal year 2023-2024. The college has 12 major research centers and institutes and is actively engaged in local and global research activities focused on sustainability, biomedical engineering, computing technology, and transportation.

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace. The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other unlawful basis.  Dual career couples with questions about opportunities are encouraged to contact the Department chair. To request disability accommodations in the application and interview process, please notify Melanie Salarbux at (727) 873-4290 at least five working days in advance.

Pursuant to Title IX, USF does not discriminate on the basis of sex in education programs or activities that it operates. Such protection extends to students, employees, admission, and employment. Questions or inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator or to the U.S. Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights. The most current contact information for the USF Title IX Coordinator and resources can be found on the USF Title IX webpage at www.usf.edu/title-ix .

Minimum Qualifications: 

Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor.

Preferred Qualifications:

Successful applicants are expected to conduct research and teach in areas across the electrical and computer engineering disciplines. Successful candidates must be committed to the academic success of students, broadening participation in engineering, and support collaborations with areas of excellence across the university and beyond. Qualified candidates should have demonstrated excellence in scholarly research and publications, the strong potential for sustaining an externally funded research program, and a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates should have completed or be near completion of a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field. Candidates for senior ranks at the Associate Professor level must have demonstrated exceptional capabilities in externally funded research, instruction, and mentoring of students.