Job description
The University of Akron
Akron, OH44325
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is a well-established unit in the College of Engineering and Polymer Science. The department offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering as well as BS and AAS degrees in EEET. There are currently 14 full-time and 5 part-time faculty members in the department. Faculty within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering currently pursue research in data analytics, cybersecurity, AI and machine learning, networking and communications, power and energy systems, control systems, electronics, sensors, IoT, and computational electromagnetics. Our faculty members have been successful in securing external research funding from numerous federal funding agencies including NSF, DoD, DoE, and DoT, state funding agencies as well as global and national industry. There are state-of-the-art research and teaching laboratories and testing facilities. Center of Advanced Vehicles and Energy Systems (CAVES) hosts a DOE funded commercial dynamometer facility, prototyping and testing facilities for power electronics, data analytics, smart grid, sensors, electronic circuits, batteries, electric machines, renewable energy systems, power distribution and transmission network. CAVES has worked with 50+ companies over the past 10 years and attracted over $25M funding for research in the relevant areas. For more information, please visit https://www.uakron.edu/engineering/ECE/.
An earned Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related area. Applicants must demonstrate a track record of research, with publications based on prior research work, and the ability to carry out nationally competitive research in emerging areas of electrical and computer engineering. Applicants must be able to teach graduate and undergraduate courses relevant to their area of research and to direct Master’s and Ph.D. student research, preparing them for competitive careers in academia and industry.
How to apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae and a list of three professional references to your profile. Please include contact information, including email addresses for your professional references.
The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Application Deadline: February 23rd, 2026.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
United States of America (Exempt)
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
American Association of University Professors
For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Iron Bones
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The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.
The University of Akron is an equal education and employment institution. It is the policy of this institution that there shall be no unlawful discrimination against any individual in employment or in its programs or activities at The University of Akron because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military status or status as a veteran. The University is also committed to the principles of affirmative action and acts in accordance with state and federal laws
