The Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for tenure-track and tenured faculty positions at all levels and in all areas of Electrical Engineering. The department is particularly interested in candidates whose research complements and extends existing strengths in wireless communications and networks, autonomous decision and control, signal and/or image processing, power systems and the electric grid, smart city applications, and cryogenic CMOS and low-temperature electronics, including circuits and devices for quantum computing and sensing. Duties will include research, teaching, and service.
The Department offers Ph.D., MS, and undergraduate degrees. Tenured and tenure-track faculty members are expected to excel in classroom teaching, lead highly visible research projects that attract substantial external funding, advise graduate students, and serve the profession and the University. More information about the department can be found at https://ee.nd.edu/.
Applicants are invited to provide any or all of the following: cover letter; curriculum vitae; comprehensive research plan; statement of teaching philosophy and interests; contact information for three professional references; and statement regarding potential engagement with and commitment to the mission of the University of Notre Dame.
To guarantee full consideration, applications must be received by November 30, 2026; however, applications will be accepted until December 15, 2026.
The University of Notre Dame is situated within the South Bend, Indiana metropolitan area, which has a population of approximately 325,000. South Bend is recognized for its relative affordability and strategic geographic location, approximately 75 minutes east of Chicago and 45 minutes from the Lake Michigan shoreline and Indiana Dunes National Park. These locations are accessible via the South Shore Line commuter rail. The city is also served by the South Bend International Airport, offering convenient air travel options.
Candidates at the entry level must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. degree or have completed all but dissertation in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field by August 1, 2027. Candidates at the assistant, associate, or full professor level must have a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
Applicants are invited to provide any or all of the following: cover letter; curriculum vitae; comprehensive research plan; statement of teaching philosophy and interests; contact information for three professional references; and statement regarding potential engagement with and commitment to the mission of the University of Notre Dame. All materials should be submitted to the application website.
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.
To support relocating families, Notre Dame’s Dual Career Assistance Program helps spouses and partners pursue local career opportunities.
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
