Electrical and Computer Engineering - CFS Professorial Faculty (2 Positions

Position: Electrical and Computer Engineering - CFS Professorial Faculty (2 Positions)
Job Title:

Electrical and Computer Engineering - CFS Professorial Faculty (2 Positions)
Posting End Date:
December 2, 2026

* NOTE:

Last day to apply is Tuesday, December 1, 2026 @ 1159 p.m. (MST)
Position

Start Date:

August 1, 2027

Required Degree: A doctoral degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or closely related discipline is required

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Duties/Expectations:

The Electrical Engineering Department is seeking highly qualified candidates for multiple tenure track professorial positions. Qualified candidates must demonstrate an eagerness to fully support and participate in the ideals and missions of BYU. Successful applicants will be expected to excel in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, develop a strong externally funded research program, and participate in citizenship and administrative duties both to their academic societies and tial rank will be consistent with qualifications and experience.

Background:

We seek highly-qualified applicants in all sub-disciplines of electrical and computer engineering. The department maintains strong research programs and state-of-the-art facilities spanning computing, computer vision, optics and photonics, microelectronic fabrication, unmanned aircraft systems, robotics, underwater vehicles, FPGA-based and high-performance embedded computing, high-speed low-power electronics, digital communications systems, signal processing, biomedical imaging, microfluidics, and electromagnetics. We welcome candidates who will complement these existing strengths as well as those who will open new directions with strong scholarly impact.

The department offers BS and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering and in Computer Engineering, and a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering. BYU students come from all 50 states, and the National Survey of Student Engagement placed BYU in the 93rd percentile for level of academic challenge, the 91st percentile for fostering active and collaborative learning, and the 99th percentile for providing a supportive campus environment.

The ACT score of the average entering freshman is above the 90th percentile nationally, and BYU ranks fifth among U.S. baccalaureate-origin institutions for engineering doctorate recipients. Our students bring exceptional leadership and global experience, positioning them to become global leaders. We expect our faculty to challenge these outstanding students to reach their potential through excellent teaching, mentoring, and research.

Located in Provo, Utah, BYU offers faculty a vibrant academic community in one of the nation’s fastest-growing technology corridors, with ready access to world-class outdoor recreation, a low cost of living, and a strong quality of life for families.

Questions regarding the positions can be directed to:

Dr. Ryan Camacho, Faculty Search Committee Chair Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, BYU - 450 EB, 701

E. University Pkwy Provo, UT 84602, camacho

Documents Required at the Time of Application:
Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, Mission Alignment Statement, statement of research interests and research plan, statement of teaching interests, and a list of three references and their contact information to the faculty application.

Note:

Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators;

(2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of…