Open Rank Faculty - Hardware for AI, Smart Sensors and Microelectronics

Position Summary

The College of Engineering at
the University of Georgia invites applications for a single
position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with
expertise in hardware for engineering applications of Artificial
Intelligence (AI) systems, smart sensors, or modern microelectronic
devices and systems. The College seeks qualified applicants to fill
an open-rank, 9-month tenured or tenure-track faculty position
beginning August 1, 2027. The position will have the opportunity to
supplement salary during the summer. This position will be centered
in the College of Engineering’s School of
Electrical
& Computer Engineering ( ECE ) and will be supervised
by the School Chair of ECE .

The new faculty member will be expected to develop a vigorous,
high-impact, externally funded research program; work closely with
existing faculty; effectively mentor graduate students and
postdoctoral scientists; and effectively support our teaching
mission at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are asked to submit the following information along with
their application:

• A detailed curriculum vita.
• A cover letter (not to exceed one page) addressing the

candidate’s experience relative to the responsibilities of the
position.

• A teaching statement not to exceed 2 pages.
• A statement of research expertise not to exceed 2 pages
• The names, titles, and contact information for a minimum of

three professional references.

Inquiries about the position should be directed to the chair of the
search committee Dr. Kyle Johnsen ( kjohnsen@uga.edu ) in the
College of Engineering.

Review of applications will begin on December 1st, 2026; however,
applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Selected applicants will be required to submit transcripts and a
background investigation demonstrating eligibility for employment
with the University of Georgia.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F2857P

Working Title

Open Rank Faculty - Hardware for AI, Smart Sensors and
Microelectronics

Department

ENGR-Electrical & Computer

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of
Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and
is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/) . The
proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional
achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA
is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S.
News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in
Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended
campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs
approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff.
The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over
31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional
students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges,
including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

Faculty hired as part of this initiative will join a rapidly
growing College of Engineering that combines interdisciplinary
research and scholarship with excellent instruction and service.
The UGA College of Engineering currently enrolls over 3,000
engineering majors and has 121 full-time engineering faculty across
15 degree programs. The college also jointly administers the School
of Computing in collaboration with the UGA Franklin College of Arts
and Sciences, an academic unit that comprises over 1800 computer
science majors and 45 full-time faculty. The College of Engineering
is comprised of four interdisciplinary schools: the School of
Chemical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering; School of
Electrical and Computer Engineering; School of Environmental,
Civil, Agricultural, and Mechanical Engineering; and School of
Computing.

Significant investments in infrastructure have resulted in an
expansion of laboratory facilities for research and scholarship and
new classrooms and instructional labs. College of Engineering
faculty have space in two major capital projects on campus to
create interdisciplinary research facilities. Our main
instructional facility, Driftmier Engineering Center, has also
undergone a complete renovation to create flexible classrooms that
enable a range of teaching modalities and the incorporation of
interdisciplinary instructional labs. The common instructional
facilities also foster collaboration by allowing faculty, staff,
and students to interact and collaborate in a single
facility.

College/Unit/Department website

engr.uga.edu/schools/sece

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

08/01/2027

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

10/23/2026

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information,
national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other
protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with
the accessibility of materials related to this search are
encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu ).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25
institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System
Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation
for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community
member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these
standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and
Code of Conduct are available in
USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02 .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in
Board Policy
06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom .

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Open Rank

FLSA

Faculty Rank

Open Rank

Contract Type

Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status

Tenure Track or Tenured

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must have a Ph.D. in electrical engineering,
computer engineering, computer science or related discipline.

Additional Requirements

Candidates considered for the associate or full professor ranks
must have qualifications and academic credentials commensurate with

the promotion and tenure guidelines at the University of
Georgia .

To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be
appointed as an associate or full professor, have been tenured at a
prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to
the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon
appointment before hire. For information about the requirements for
each faculty rank, please see the
UGA Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and
Tenure.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or
Certification

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or
Competencies

A demonstrated record of research and scholarly achievement
appropriate to rank (evidenced by peer-reviewed
publications).

Building on its areas of key research strength, the College seeks
to identify highly qualified candidates with expertise in sensors,
microelectronics or hardware for future engineering applications of
AI such as edge AI accelerators, low-power sensor nodes, or
in-sensor computing with a research focus in current areas of high
societal impact. The ideal candidate also has interests that
support application of their research expertise in areas of
strength within the UGA College of Engineering including
Integrative Precision Agriculture, Advanced Manufacturing or
Electric Mobility.

Furthermore, the ideal candidate has demonstrated capacity to work
collaboratively with existing faculty at the University of Georgia,
including faculty in cross-cutting units such as the new Institute for Integrative Precision
Agriculture , the Advance Manufacturing and Innovation
Factory, the Georgia Network for E-Mobility and the Institute for Artificial
Intelligence , among others. Applicants with strong
background developing industry collaborations are highly encouraged
to apply.

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust?

No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of
financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this
position?

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children
under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT
security, personnel records, patient records, or access to
chemicals and medications)

No

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with
financial responsibilities. For additional information about the
credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website
.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background
investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating
your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia;
confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in
your application materials (including reference checks) as they
relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for;
and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be
subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk
responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

Duties/Responsibilities

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information
• Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
• Research Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents