What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor Position in Resource and Energy Engineering position at The University of Texas at Arlington?
Job Summary
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:
The appointments are expected to commence August 1, 2026, for the start of the Fall 2026 semester.
Required Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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 Intelligent Energy Systems.
We particularly welcome candidates who understand the energy transition and can bridge the theory and implementation the integration of conventional and renewable energy resources. The new hire will help build cross-cutting collaborations and add critical mass to the Department’s growing efforts in REE and related interdisciplinary areas.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
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.
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:
- Energy Systems and Conversion
- Environmental and Sustainability Focus
- Fossil and Renewable Resources
- Energy Transition and Integrated Resource Planning
The appointments are expected to commence August 1, 2026, for the start of the Fall 2026 semester.
Required Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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 Intelligent Energy Systems.
We particularly welcome candidates who understand the energy transition and can bridge the theory and implementation the integration of conventional and renewable energy resources. The new hire will help build cross-cutting collaborations and add critical mass to the Department’s growing efforts in REE and related interdisciplinary areas.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
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.