Assistant, Associate Or Full Professor Of RF & Electromagnetics/Systems & Signal Processing / Umkc School Of Science & Engineering / Energy, Matter & Systems Division

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

SCHOOL of SCIENCE and ENGINEERING

Division of Energy, Matter and Systems / Electrical and Computer Engineering

The School of Science and Engineering recently added a new 58,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility for $40 million to support multidisciplinary education, research, and economic development initiatives. Some of the key components of this new facility are NextGen Data Science and Analytics Innovation Center (dSAIC), Augmented and Virtual Reality Lab, Robotics Lab, Motion Capture Lab, UAV & Drone Lab, Innovation Studio & 3D Printing Lab, and High-Performance Computing Lab. In addition to the BS (ABET-accredited), MS, and Ph.D. programs, the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) under the Division of Energy, Matter and Systems (EMS) of the School of Science and Engineering (SSE) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) plays key roles in several new interdisciplinary degree programs in Biomedical Engineering and Cybersecurity. https://sse.umkc.edu/about-us/index.html

The ECE faculty has undergone exciting growth in recent years. The Faculty of ECE holds the record for the most active research grants per tenure-system faculty on the UMKC Campus.

In addition to individual single-PI grants and projects, the Faculties of ECE have many collaborative and multidisciplinary projects. The Faculty of ECE has been instrumental in the establishment and continued success of the Missouri Institute of Defense and Energy (MIDE), which has become one of the most successful platforms in the entire University of Missouri System regarding sponsored research and academia-industry-government agency collaboration. MIDE is founded on bridging fundamental physics with applied engineering to solve longstanding challenges in the defense, energy, and related commercial sectors.

As of 2021, MIDE has secured $50M in externally awarded grants and contracts. UMKC is the first university in the country to sign a cooperative research and development agreement with the United States Cyber Command. In 2015, MIDE was presented with the R&D100 award for a defense technology that led to two small businesses and two licensed patents.

Two MIDE faculty received the Intel Outstanding Researcher award for their work on next-generation transistors. They are the only University of Missouri System recipients since the award's inauguration in 2012.

https://sse.umkc.edu/about-us/electrical-and-computer-engineering-directory.html

Job Description

To support the remarkable developments and future growth opportunities, UMKC has decided to launch a cluster hiring initiative within the Division of Energy, Matter and Systems (EMS). The EMS Division includes the Faculties of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Chemistry (CHEM), and Physics & Astronomy (P&A). As part of this cluster hiring, the EMS Division is seeking applications for one (1) tenure-track/tenured faculty position in RF & Electromagnetics under the Faculty of ECE at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, starting in January 2025.

Areas of interest for the Signal Processing Position: The University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking candidates in the broad area of Systems and Signal Processing.

Candidates with backgrounds and expertise in all emerging domains of signal processing sciences and technologies that have strong prospects of extending our sponsored research program are highly encouraged to apply. Signal processing for emerging domains is expected to provide continuous external funding for novel solutions and insights for domains that require high-dimensional, heterogeneous, nonlinear, or dynamic signals, such as quantum information, neuroscience, bioinformatics, and nanotechnology. Some specific areas of interest are (but are not limited to) radar signal processing, sonar signal processing, statistical signal processing, signal processing for quantum computing, distributed signal processing (processing of signals generated and collected by multiple agents, such sensors, cameras, or vehicles), neural signal processing, genomic signal processing, molecular signal processing, and biomedical signal processing. Successful applicants will have access to the state-of-the-art lab facilities at the SSE, EMS, and the Missouri Institute of Defense and Energy (MIDE). These facilities include several multidisciplinary labs and centers that have supported $50M in externally awarded grants and contracts from various federal agencies, including NSF and DOD.

Qualifications

The candidates must have a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a closely related discipline. The successful candidates are expected to:

(1) develop and sustain an extramurally funded research program;

(2) have a strong commitment to teaching courses in the department's undergraduate and graduate programs;

(3) engage in departmental, school, or university services appropriate to the position; and (4) advance the goals and strategic plan of UMKC.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience and evidence of success in externally funded research. This is a 9-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment eligible for tenure. This is a mid-year hire to begin January 2025 with a tenure-track start in Fall 2025.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Our academic workloads and schedules promote a positive work/life balance.

Application Materials

For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs, click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 52200).

Please complete the brief online application. Application materials should include:

• cover letter highlighting qualifications and experience for a tenure-eligible faculty position;
• curriculum vitae;
• a research statement and evidence of externally funded research;
• a teaching statement which includes teaching experience and philosophy for educating students from different backgrounds and interests; and
• current contact information for 3 professional references.

Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

• If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu .

• For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 52200 and name of the position.

• Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.

After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home division. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

Candidates will be advised if references will be contacted. An official copy of transcript(s), showing when degree(s), were conferred will be required for candidates selected as finalists. The University's accreditation requires that we maintain an official copy of higher education transcripts for all teaching faculty.

Application Deadline

Application review begins upon receipt. The position remains open until a qualified candidate is hired.

Other Information

The Faculty of ECE and SSE have collaborative projects with the UMKC Schools of Pharmacy, Medicine & Biomedical Informatics, Dentistry, Nursing & Health Studies, and other STEM and non-STEM units across the campus and beyond. The Faculty of ECE is the home to the NSF IUCRC Center of Big Learning (CBL), which focuses on deep learning acceleration, model compression, image and video compression, remote sensing, and vision.

CBL oversees several transdisciplinary projects sponsored by NSF programs, such as Smart Connected Community (SCC) and Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) and aims to improve AI and Data Science research and education in the region. The interdisciplinary and multi-campus collaboration activities have created an open, collaborative research and education platform. Examples include NIH and NSF-funded research projects in AI/Machine Learning for Virtual Surgery, Bioinformatics, and more with the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Nursing as well as St Luke's Medical Center, Children's Mercy Research Institute, Truman Medical Centers, University Health Physicians, and Stowers Institute for Medical Research.

Community Information

UMKC is a public, urban, research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is part of the larger University of Missouri System.

Our university is committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with surrounding urban communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of life. UMKC is in the heart of Kansas City, a world-class computing and engineering hub home to companies such as Cerner, Ericsson, IBM, SS&C, Garmin, and Honeywell (defense contracts) that provide enriching educational partnerships for SSE students and faculty.

Kansas City is a diverse and vibrant community with an affordable cost of living. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business activity, cultural arts, (some great barbeque and ethnic cuisine!) and health science research engagement for both campuses.

As one of the largest cities in Missouri, we are home to national championship sports teams, a rich history of cultural arts and music, NASCAR racing, and a community that is very engaged with and supportive of our university initiatives. Our beautiful state has rolling hills, rivers, lakes, and long bike/hiking trails for those that enjoy time in the great outdoors. Kansas City offers something for everyone!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.

This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call Human Resources at 816-235-1621.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.