Description

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) and the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering (ECEE) seek applicants for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in the area of power electronics to support electric energy systems, including but not limited to data centers, electric vehicles, and aircraft, renewable and nuclear energy. The School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering, one of the eight Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, houses a vibrant electrical engineering research community (learn more at  https://research.engineering.asu.edu/). We seek applicants who can enhance our abilities in these areas as part of a community of experts. ECEE already possesses power electronics laboratories capable of supporting converter development up to 5kV and several hundreds of kW. We have a strong interest in a candidate who can significantly add to the capabilities of the existing laboratory and establish opportunities for further growth. However, please note that the originality and potential impact of each candidate’s work are higher priorities than the specific area of research. Owing to the focus on supporting electric energy systems, candidates with research programs focused on lower power and on-chip power electronics are not within the scope of this search.

We search for applicants who will contribute to our academic programs, promote transdisciplinary teaching and research, and help the university to achieve its aspirations, including enabling student success, transforming society, valuing entrepreneurship, and conducting use-inspired research. Faculty members in the Fulton Schools are expected to develop an internationally recognized and externally funded research program, adopt effective pedagogical practices in the development and delivery of undergraduate and graduate courses, advise on both undergraduate and graduate student research and projects, and undertake service activities.

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is the largest and most comprehensive engineering school in the nation, offering 29 undergraduate degree programs and more than 50 graduate degree programs. ECEE’s research areas similarly reflect the variety of the electrical engineering profession, with faculty expertise ranging from the smallest nanoelectronics to the U.S. power grid and its control. Faculty joining our school will be embedded in a highly interdisciplinary environment encompassing the six primary areas of specialization of electrical engineering: electric power and energy systems; control systems; electromagnetics, antennas and microwaves; electronics and mixed-signal design; physical electronics and photonics; and signal processing and communications. With more than 85 tenured and tenure-track faculty, ECEE offers a unique opportunity for growth, a strong spirit of mentorship and collaboration, a rich environment for training students with interdisciplinary expertise, and a culture of innovation in research, teaching, and the operations of ECEE. ASU is one of the fastest-growing research enterprises in the US, more than doubling its research expenditures over the last ten years, and ECEE’s graduate programs are ranked in the top 20 by the National Research Council. We seek faculty with an interest in building on and contributing to the continued growth and culture of excellence of our school.

New faculty hired through this search will also find exciting opportunities to participate in the activities of the Southwest Advanced Prototyping (SWAP) Hub. Led by Arizona State University, the SWAP Hub is one of eight regional innovation hubs established under the Department of War Microelectronics Commons, a national strategic initiative to accelerate the development and production of microelectronics technologies that are critical to U.S. security and defense. With over 170 partners, the SWAP Hub provides unprecedented opportunities for large-scale collaboration to advance microelectronics prototyping and lab-to-fab transition.

Appointment will be at the assistant, associate, or full professor rank, commensurate with the candidate’s experience and accomplishments, beginning August 2026.

Essential Functions

• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Deliver instruction in-person and/or online. 
• Supervise honors, master’s, and doctoral students.
• Conduct research publishable in top-tier journals and/or conferences in the discipline.
• Develop grant proposals for external funding as PI or co-PI.
• Participate in professional and internal service.

Application Instructions

The application deadline is January 5, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/176203 and select “apply now” next to the corresponding position. Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research statement (three pages maximum)
• Teaching and mentoring statement (describe teaching and mentorship philosophy and practices) (two pages maximum)
• Service statement (describe your efforts to strengthen your professional communities) (one page maximum)
• Names and contact information of 3-5 professional referees. At least one referee must be someone who has not served as the candidate’s undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral advisor.

The ASU Charter states, “ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.” The Fulton Schools of Engineering are dedicated to cultivating excellence, delivering innovation that matters, encouraging bold thinking, fostering a community of learning and collaboration, and building a foundation for all to be successful. Applicants are encouraged to address how their past, current, and future activities align with the ASU Charter and Fulton Schools of Engineering values in their application materials.

For additional information regarding position specifics, please contact the search committee chair, Professor Mike Ranjram, via email at mike.ranjram@asu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

A background check is required for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Requirements

Required qualifications

• Earned a doctorate in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline by the time of appointment.
• Evidence of excellence in research, as appropriate to the candidate’s rank.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, as appropriate to the candidate’s rank.

Desired qualifications  

• Demonstrated commitment to a collaborative, transdisciplinary approach to research and teaching.
• Commitment to inclusive research and teaching practices.
• Commitment to curriculum development and innovative pedagogy.
• Commitment to mentoring students and delivering courses in multiple technology-enhanced formats.
• Record of impactful publications in top-tier journals/conferences.
• Excellence in power electronics hardware research, including the capability to define and develop a laboratory suited for the needs of the proposed research.
• Demonstrated expertise in high-performance converter design and development, with particular interest in medium voltage power electronics.
• A record of acquiring external funding.
• A demonstrated appreciation for entrepreneurial activities.