Rank Teaching Professor or Instructor in Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications for a non-tenure-track teaching instructor, assistant professor, or associate professor faculty position. The responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to (1) show a strong commitment to excellence in teaching required and elective courses in the ECE undergraduate and/or graduate programs and (2) participate in departmental service activities.

Depending on the experience, strengths, and interests of the candidate, some effort may be devoted to advising ECE students, establishing and managing mentoring programs, other programs related to student success and retention, and outreach. The focus areas of interest include electronics, analog and digital design, power systems, and software engineering.

This position is a non-tenure-earning, nine-month appointment; summer teaching assignments and pay may also be available depending on the courses taught. Supporting the department’s research activities may also provide summer funding. The successful candidate will engage in continuous professional development in teaching methodologies and discipline.

Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related area. Teaching experience in ECE courses is required.

Preference will be given to candidates with prior college-level teaching and research experience and a track record of successfully implementing innovative, high-impact teaching practices in the classroom. The ideal candidate would also have 3+ years of experience with teaching, academic advising, mentoring, and student retention programs.

Interested candidates should apply online at:  and include the following documents:

• Cover letter outlining interest and qualifications;
• Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• A teaching statement and evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available);
• Contact information for three professional references (References will not be contacted without the permission of applicants, and formal letters of reference will be requested for finalists only).

Application review will begin March 1, 2026, and continue until positions are filled. Questions may be directed to Dr. Leon Jololian, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Search Committee Chair, at leon.

The UAB School of Engineering is dedicated to research excellence and providing the highest quality education to a diverse population of future engineers. The School has approximately 50 full-time faculty members and enrolls nearly 900 undergraduates across 6 undergraduate majors in four departments:
Biomedical Engineering;
Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering;
Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical and Materials Engineering. Our undergraduate programs emphasize practical, hands-on learning complemented by a guaranteed internship. Over 500 graduate students pursue a range of programs, including traditional on-campus MS / PhD pathways as well as online M.Eng degrees for working professionals. The school has close ties to companies in Birmingham, which serves as a regional hub for the construction, materials, power, and biotech industries.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches, and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state, and beyond. UAB is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has — for more than five decades — produced breakthroughs in education, health care, research, and service.

Spanning more than 100 city blocks, UAB is the state of Alabama’s largest single employer with some 25,000 employees and has an annual, state-wide economic impact exceeding $12 billion. UAB was ranked #1 Young University in the United States for 2018 and 2019 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Forbes recently named UAB America’s number one best large employer…