AI and Machine Learning with Engineering Applications Assistant/Associate Professor

Overview

Utah State University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) invites applications to fill a tenure-track position in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML). It is expected that this position will be filled at either the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We seek applicants with cross-disciplinary background whose expertise lies at the intersection of AI/ML and electrical engineering. Preference will be given to applicants whose research and/or work experience applies AI/ML to problems in electrical engineering including but not limited to:

• Signal processing, communications, radar
• Control, robotics, drones/UAVs
• Electromagnetics, antennas
• Speech and natural language processing
• Remote sensing, computer vision
• Electric power systems
• Cybersecurity, computer networks, cryptography

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Possible start dates, coinciding with USU’s semester schedule, are January 2027 and August 2027.

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of their current U.S. work authorization status. Visa sponsorship may be available depending on individual circumstances and applicable immigration requirements. The University supports standard sponsorship costs but cannot cover the additional $100,000 H-1B fee if applicable. Sponsorship eligibility will be determined by University Human Resources prior to an official offer of employment.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to develop an externally funded research program that includes peer-reviewed publications and graduate student mentorship. They are expected to effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses, actively participate in assigned department and university duties, and serve their professional society. Ideal candidates will have an interest in developing new courses and degree programs in AI/ML and its applications to engineering.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related discipline.
• An ability to conduct and disseminate research that applies AI/ML to problems in the electrical or computer engineering domain.
• An ability to develop courses in AI/ML and effectively teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in AI/ML and the candidate’s specific area of research emphasis in accordance with departmental needs.
• An ability to apply for and secure ongoing external funding.
• An ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with experience building and deploying AI/ML systems.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Curriculum Vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"

The documents listed below to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”:

• Cover letter summarizing your motivation, qualifications, experience, and career goals
• A concise statement of your proposed research program including how your research synthesizes AI/ML and engineering topics
• A brief teaching statement that explains your approach to teaching and describes AI/ML courses you would like to develop and existing ECE courses you would like to teach
• Names and contact information of three professional references (reference letters will only be solicited from final candidates)

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADA

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.

College/Department Highlights

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (http://ece.usu.edu) offers BS, ME, MS, and PhD degrees. It has approximately 20 tenured/tenure track faculty, 100 graduate students, and 300 undergraduate students. The ECE Department offers strong graduate programs at the masters and PhD levels.

University Highlights

As Utah’s student-centered, land-grant research university, Utah State University expands opportunity and strengthens communities across the state through learning, discovery, extension, and engagement. Founded in 1888, USU now holds two Carnegie distinctions: R1 status for very high research activity and the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Its innovative research and scholarship is grounded in reciprocal partnerships with local, regional, and global communities, advancing knowledge and serving the public good across Utah, the nation, and the world. With over 50 world-class research facilities and the nation’s second-oldest undergraduate research program, USU prepares students to become active, civically engaged leaders who can address critical societal challenges.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, which it joined July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

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*updated 10/26

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*updated 08/2026