Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Texas A&M University-Kingsville invites applications for three full-time, 9-month/academic year, tenure-track assistant professor faculty positions in Computer Science beginning Spring or Fall 2025.  

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science offers B.S. degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, and computer engineering; M.S. degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, and mechatronics; and multidisciplinary Ph.D. program offered by the College of Engineering. The department has 18 faculty and serves approximately 600 students. The department has received an average research funding of $1.75M per year for the past 3 years from NSF, DHS, NIH, DoD, Department Energy, and Department of Labor. The department is a highly integrated, multidisciplinary unit situated within the vibrant College of Engineering, offering numerous cross-disciplinary collaborative research opportunities. Candidates with cross-disciplinary interests and teaching capacities are particularly encouraged to apply. For more information please visit: https://www.tamuk.edu/engineering/departments/eecs/index.html.

Responsibilities

Effective classroom teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, developing curricula and laboratories, supervising research of graduate students, publishing refereed journal articles, and developing and maintaining an externally-funded research program.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science or in a closely related area by the time of appointment.

Preferred Requirements

Background in artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, data mining, data analytics, bioinformatics, computer architecture, and software engineering. 

Start date: Spring or Fall 2025.

Application Instructions: The application package must be submitted online at: https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMUK_External. Please include:

• A cover letter addressing the job requirements,

• Curriculum vitae,

• Two-page research statement,

• Two-page teaching philosophy and identifying at least 18 graduate hours from transcript in the areas the candidate is interested in teaching,

• Names and contact information of at least three professional references,

• Copies of B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degree transcripts. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until suitable candidates are selected. For additional information, please contact Dr. David Hicks, Chair of the Search Committee (David.Hicks@tamuk.edu).

Texas A&M University–Kingsville, is part of the Texas A&M University System. It is a comprehensive state-supported public research university offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. It is classified by the Carnegie Commission of Higher Education as an R2 Doctoral University signifying High Research Activity. The University is located 40 miles south of Corpus Christi and is within a 4-hour or less drive to multiple metro areas, including: San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and Brownsville-McAllen-Harlingen. Kingsville is a friendly and safe community and is home to nearly 30,000 residents, the legendary King Ranch, and Naval Air Station-Kingsville. For more information, please visit: www.tamuk.edu and www.kingsville.org. Texas A&M University-Kingsville is committed to excellence and invites applications from all qualified applicants.