Electrical & Computer Engineering CFS Professorial Faculty (4 positions)

Job Title : Electrical & Computer Engineering - CFS Professorial Faculty

Posting End Date : March 1 2026

• NOTE : Last day to apply is Saturday February 28 2025 @11 : 59 p.m. MST

Position Start Date : August 1 2026

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

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience : Research experience commensurate with obtaining a PhD in electrical engineering computer engineering cybersecurity computer science or closely related discipline.

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 at BYU. Initial rank will be consistent with qualifications and experience.

Background :

We seek highly-qualified applicants in cybersecurity (all areas) computer engineering (all areas) and electrical engineering (all areas).

The department has state-of-the-art facilities in computing and supercomputing computer vision optics microelectronic fabrication unmanned aircraft systems and underwater vehicles. Excellent research programs exist in the department in the areas of FPGA-based computing high-performance embedded systems autonomous vehicles and control robotics and computer vision high-speed low-power electronics digital communications systems signal processing biomedical imaging optics and microfluidics. Successful candidates will be expected to strengthen undergraduate and graduate education and to develop an outstanding research program to complement existing research or to develop new research areas.

The department offers BS and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering and Cybersecurity and a PhD degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The Cybersecurity BS degree has been designated an NSA / DHS National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. BYU students come from all 50 states in the U.S. and the National Survey of Student Engagement placed BYU in the 93rd percentile for level of academic challenge 91st percentile in fostering active and collaborative learning and 99th percentile in providing a supportive campus environment. The ACT score for the average entering freshman is above the 90th percentile nationally. BYU is also fifth on the list of U.S. baccalaureate-origin institutions for engineering doctorate recipients. Our students have an exceptional amount of experience in leadership and global settings (the majority of graduating seniors speak a second language and / or have lived in a foreign country for over a year) making them well poised to become global leaders. We expect our faculty to challenge these outstanding students to reach their potential through excellent teaching mentoring and research.

Questions regarding the positions can be directed to :

Dr. Michael Rice

Faculty Search Committee Chair

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

BYU - 450 EB

701 E. University Pkwy

Provo UT 84602

Documents Required at the Time of Application : Please attach the following documents to your faculty application :

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

Mission Alignment Statement

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 His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel (Spencer W. Kimball).

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.

Employment Requirements

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

All faculty are required to abide by the universitys Honor Code and Dress &Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

Equal Opportunity

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veteran status.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1