Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Kansas State University
www.ece.ksu.edu
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Kansas State University seeks
outstanding individuals for multiple tenure-track faculty positions at all ranks. Applications are
invited for all areas of computer engineering and electrical engineering, but the department is
particularly interested in the smart grid and microelectronics areas. Outstanding candidates at
higher ranks will be considered for several open endowed positions.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally recognized research
program, attract external funding, participate in collaborative and interdisciplinary research,
engage in scholarly publication, and foster a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate
teaching. Applicants are expected to have an earned doctorate, ABD, or equivalent in electrical
engineering, computer engineering, or computer science at the time of appointment. Other
qualifications include: the ability to think creatively, exceptional interpersonal skills, excellent
written and oral communication skills, and a history of academic proficiency.
Kansas State University, with its enrollment of approximately 25,000 students, is designated a
Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive Institution and has declared its goal to be a top-50 public
research university by 2025. The K-State College of Engineering is the largest and most
comprehensive engineering college in Kansas, with an enrollment of over 3500 undergraduate
and 550 graduate students. The college is undergoing rapid expansion and will be hiring 35
additional faculty over the next five years. ECE, one of eight departments within the K-State
College of Engineering, comprises over 400 undergraduate students, 80 graduate students, and
20 faculty members. The department offers a hands-on, learning-centered environment for a
community of outstanding students pursuing B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees, and it has garnered
significant increases in competitive research funding in recent years. The vibrant research
environment is fueled by multidisciplinary, collaborative projects supported by federal agencies,
national labs and industrial partners.
Applicants should submit the following, in PDF form, to search@ece.ksu.edu: (1) a cover letter,
(2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of research vision, (4) a statement of teaching interests
and philosophy, and (5) contact-information for five references.
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2015, and will continue until the position are
filled. A background check is a prerequisite to an employment offer. K-State is an equalopportunity employer, and it actively seeks diversity among its employees.