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Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure-Track, Artificial Intelligence with Applications in Bioengineering and Computer Engineering

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Position Number: 6908721
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Engineering - Computer Engineering

Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure-Track, Artificial Intelligence with Applications in Bioengineering and Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering

Location: Waco, Texas
Open Date: Feb 05, 2026
Deadline: Mar 05, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Baylor University seeks qualified candidates for two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning August 2026: one position in artificial intelligence with applications in Bioengineering and one position in artificial intelligence with applications in Computer Engineering. Applicants must clearly declare in their cover letter which position(s) they are applying for; candidates with appropriate experience are welcome to apply for both positions simultaneously.

Review of applications will begin on February 13, 2026. No applications recieved after March 5, 2026 can be considered.

Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in Bioengineering, ECE, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field. They will also have a commitment to excellence in teaching, have a proven track record of supporting a strong research program, and have effective communication and organization skills.

Selected candidates will be expected to initiate and carry out research and perform academic duties associated with our undergraduate and graduate programs. The primary responsibilities are teaching courses, developing a strong externally funded research program, and leading graduate and undergraduate students in research.

Baylor's ABET-accredited ECE department currently has 18 tenured/tenure-track faculty, including the Mearse Chair in Biological and Biomedical Engineering, and four non-tenure-track faculty members. The faculty are internationally recognized in research areas including power and energy systems, wireless and photonics systems, semiconductors, RF, and devices, AI and machine learning, advanced computing, cyber-physical systems, and bioengineering.

The ECE department is housed within the Rogers Engineering Building and the Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative (BRIC; see https://bric.research.baylor.edu). The department offers BS (including degrees in ECE and Computer Engineering as well as a Biomedical Engineering concentration), MS, and PhD degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Additional information regarding the department, including its mission, is available at https://www.ecs.baylor.edu/ece.

About Baylor University: Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of around 21,000 students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in December 2021. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education. Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while giving faculty and staff the chance to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications:
Required:

A Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Biomedical engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field is required.
Demonstrated potential to develop and sustain an active, externally funded research program (as PI or co-PI).

Preferred:

Strong record of research excellence and teaching effectiveness, with expertise in Artificial Intelligence and its applications.
Evidence of leadership in research, teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, or program development.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/181135

Please provide the following documents through Interfolio:

Cover letter which includes the applicant's anticipated rank (Assistant or Associate Professor)
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of research interests
Statement of teaching interests related to Baylor's programs
Names and contact information for at least three professional references
Academic transcript of highest degree earned (Unofficial is accepted)
Religious Affiliation Form (found in Interfolio)

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Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.