Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Computer Engineering)

The University of Hawai'i at Manoa (UHM) Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) invites applications for a full-time, general-funded, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, pending position clearance and availability of funds, to begin on January 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. Review of applications will begin on September 28, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Candidates should have a strong research record in the area of computer engineering and applications in cyber-physical/IoT systems, Internet/mobile/embedded systems and applications, computer systems, robotic systems and applications, autonomous vehicles, cloud/edge computing, big-data systems and applications, data science/artificial intelligence, next-generation wireless systems, or related fields. The quality of research thus far is an important consideration, as is the potential for establishing an extramurally funded research program. Exceptional candidates in other areas of electrical and computer engineering are encouraged to apply as well.

The University of Hawai'i at Manoa is a Carnegie R1 Doctoral University (Highest Research Activity), and is recognized as a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant, and Sun Grant university. Successful candidates would have opportunities to collaborate by means of a diverse range of initiatives in the Department and the University such as an NSF CyberCorps Scholarship for Service Program (SFS); the NSA/DHS National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research (CAE-R); an NSF Research and Traineeship Award to re-envision graduate education; the NSF AI Research Institute (focusing on dynamic systems); the NSF Center for Science of Information (focusing on big data, information theory, and machine learning), and the campus-wide Materials Science Research initiative.

The Department offers B.S. degree in electrical engineering, B.S. degree in computer engineering, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical and computer engineering. Both B.S. degree programs in electrical engineering and computer engineering are ABET accredited. Current enrollment is approximately 300 undergraduate and 60 graduate students with 25 faculty members.

UHM is actively engaged in building an educational environment with a strong emphasis on research and graduate education.

Assistant Professor Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To teach assigned undergraduate and graduate courses, including via distance delivery modes as required;
2. To develop an extramurally funded research program that results in publications in leading scholarly journals;
3. To present research work at leading scholarly conferences;
4. To serve as chair or member of committees in charge of student candidates for advanced degrees;
5. To participate in curriculum development activities including the development of curricular materials and special instructional methods;
6. To supervise independent study activities;
7. To serve as academic advisor to students;
8. To serve on Department, College, and University committees;
9. To render service to the professional or lay community which is relevant to the individual's academic specialty;
10. Support the recruitment, retention, and graduation of all students in the College of Engineering;
11. Participate in initiatives toward the creation of curriculum to impact electrical and computer engineering knowledge;
12. To perform related tasks as assigned.

Associate Professor Duties and Responsibilities:

• In addition to the duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Professor rank, to serve as department chair when selected.

Full Professor Duties and Responsibilities:

• In addition to the duties and responsibilities of the Associate Professor rank, to assume a role of professional leadership in the department and in the scholarly discipline.

Assistant Professor Minimum Qualifications:

1. An earned Ph.D. (All-But-Dissertation (ABD) applicants will be considered; degree must be earned before the date of hire) in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a closely related discipline from a university of recognized standing by the start date of the position;
2. Demonstrated strong commitment to teaching excellence and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
3. Demonstrated scholarly achievement, evidenced by a track record of conducting research and publishing scholarly materials;
4. Potential to develop externally funded research programs and research collaborations;
5. Effective communication skills.

Associate Professor Minimum Qualifications:

1. An earned Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a closely related discipline from a university of recognized standing by the start date of the position;
2. A minimum of four years of full-time college or university teaching at the rank of assistant professor or equivalent, with evidence of increasing professional maturity.
3. Demonstrated strong commitment to teaching excellence and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
4. Demonstrated scholarly achievement, evidenced by a track record of publications and adequate for the Associate Professor rank in comparison with peers active in the same field at major research universities;
5. Demonstrated experience in securing extramural funding;
6. Evidence of participation in the scholarly and academic affairs of a university or other appropriate organization or an appropriate professional society or organization; and
7. Excellent communication skills and ability to engage successfully in the workplace.

Professor Minimum Qualifications:

1. A minimum of four years of full-time college or university teaching at the rank of associate professor or equivalent, with evidence of increasing professional maturity.
2. Demonstrated strong commitment to teaching excellence and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
3. Demonstrated scholarly achievement, evidenced by a track record of publications that have resulted in significant recognition by the national or international community of scholars active in the same field;
4. Demonstrated experience in securing extramural funding;
5. Demonstrated the ability to mentor graduate students to completion of M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.
6. Evidence of participation in the scholarly and academic affairs of a university or other appropriate organization or in an appropriate professional society or organization;
7. Demonstrated capacity for leadership in the department and scholarly discipline;
8. Ability to undertake a variety of assignments within the university; and
9. Excellent communication skills and ability to engage successfully in the workplace.

Assistant Professor Desirable Qualifications:

1. Strong research record in the area of computer engineering and applications in cyber-physical/IoT systems, Internet/mobile/embedded systems and applications, computer systems, robotics systems and applications, autonomous vehicles, cloud/edge computing, big-data systems and applications, data science/artificial intelligence, next-generation wireless systems, or related fields.
2. Demonstrated experience in obtaining extramural funding from the federal government or industry;
3. Demonstrated ability in establishing interdepartmental, interdisciplinary, and cross-disciplinary activities in teaching and research;
4. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels;

Associate Professor Desirable Qualifications:

• Demonstrated professional leadership and service in related conferences and journals.

Professor Desirable Qualifications:

• Received honors or awards recognizing outstanding research contributions to the given field.

To Apply:

Only electronic applications are accepted via NEOGOV. All complete applications received prior to September 28, 2026 will receive full consideration; those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the NEGOV screen to complete an application and attach required documents. The applicant must submit: (1) a cover letter specifying the application rank and the research area; (2) a curriculum vitae detailing research and teaching accomplishments; (3) a statement on research interests, activities, and plans; (4) a statement on teaching philosophy, interests, and plans; (5) copies of up to 5 relevant publications; (6) graduate transcripts (unofficial copies accepted; however, official transcripts will be required upon hire); and (7) the names, addresses, e-mail, and telephone numbers of at least 4 professional references (references for short-listed applicants will be asked to provide letters of recommendation).

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