Assistant Professor Position in Resource and Energy Engineering

Position Information

The Department of Electrical Engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Resource and Energy Engineering (REE), with the tentative start date in Fall of 2026. We are seeking an outstanding tenure-track Assistant Professor with the potential to be a world-class leader in the strategic REE growth areas, with a preferred emphasis on:

1. Energy Systems and Conversion

2. Environmental and Sustainability Focus

3. Fossil and Renewable Resources

4. Energy Transition and Integrated Resource Planning

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline appropriate to the REE research focus. The appointment will be in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the College of Engineering (COE). Applicants must show exceptional promises for high-quality research, teaching, professional development, and the ability to build extramurally funded research programs. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives.

The appointments are expected to commence August 1, 2026, for the start of the Fall 2026 semester.

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This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

The successful applicant will be committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service, and will be expected to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, build and lead a team of student researchers, implement a program of externally funded research that yields top-tier publications, and contribute to professional service within UTA and the external community. Duties include (1) building and leading a team of PhD, MS, and BS student researchers and post-docs, (2) developing externally funded research program that yields top-tier publications, (3) commitment to quality teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and (4) service to the local and international professional communities.

Minimum requirements for this position include: (1) a Ph.D. or equivalent in one of the disciplines noted above or a related discipline that clearly aligns with a focus on REE research; (2) strong publication record or potential in the REE field; (3) strong research program with existing external funding or potential for funding; and (4) commitment to quality teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

The successful candidate will have research and technical expertise that complements the Electrical Engineering Department’s existing research strengths in Power/Energy and Power Electronics while also connecting to application-driven areas of Electrical Engineering, such as Energy Storage, Cyber-Physical Systems, Machine Learning, and Int