Assistant Professor

The Mike Wiegers Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (www.ece.ksu.edu) at Kansas State University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of power electronics. Applicants should have Ph.D. or equivalent degree in electrical engineering, a strong publication record, passion for research and teaching excellence, and potential to develop a vigorous extramurally-funded research program.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, as one of the eight departments within the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, has 19 faculty members and approximately 500 undergraduate and graduate students. The department is located in the new Engineering Hall equipped with the state-of-the-art research laboratories, classrooms, and office spaces. The department has strong research programs in power systems, power electronics, wireless communications, network engineering, and biomedical engineering. More information may be found at http://ece.k-state.edu/.

The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is committed to driving innovation through quality education in academic and applied learning experiences to prepare the next generation of technological leaders. As a premier institution, our mission is to educate and empower our students to address the challengers of a rapidly changing world. It is the most comprehensive engineering college in Kansas, with over 3100 undergraduate and graduate students.

Kansas State University, with its enrollment of approximately 20,000 students, is designated a Carnegie R1 (Very High Research Activity) Institution. The College of Engineering is located on the main KSU campus in Manhattan, KS. Manhattan is a family-friendly and safe community of 50,000 nestled in the scenic Flint Hills of Northeast Kansas. Manhattan offers affordable housing, outstanding schools, excellent parks and recreational facilities, an engaging cultural environment, and short commute times.

Why Join us?

• Be a part of our robust research environment with access to cutting-edge computing and hardware-in-the-loop simulation infrastructure.
• Join our power electronics research team providing cross-department and cross-college connections and strong research incentives.
• Enjoy opportunities to collaborate with federal agencies, national labs, and industry partners.
• Find your home in our supportive department with a commitment to fundamental and applied research.
• Experience the comfort of living in Manhattan, Kansas-a vibrant university town with a low cost of living and high quality of life.

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in electrical engineering or equivalent
• Strong publication record
• Passion for research and teaching excellence

The degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Potential to develop a vigorous extramurally-funded research program

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Please submit the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of research vision
• Statement of teaching interests and philosophy
• Contact information for five professional references

Applications close on: April 15, 2026

Commensurate with experience.