Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics

Colorado School of Mines•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

The Colorado School of Mines, a public R1 research university focused on applied science and engineering, is excited to announce a tenure-track faculty position in Power Electronics at the department of Electrical Engineering. This position is an integral part of Mines’ strategic effort to grow in areas where we already have significant strengths. Mines is a great place to engage in education and research in all areas related to our Earth, Energy and Environment mission. This tenure-track position is anticipated to begin in August 2026. Qualified candidates with research specialization in power electronics and advanced energy systems are encouraged to apply. We seek candidates who are excited to share in our mission to address the challenges of creating a sustainable global society by educating the next generation of scientists and engineers. Successful applicants can also collaborate through joint projects and shared students with the nearby National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) also based in Golden, Colorado. About Mines & The EE Department Colorado School of Mines, Colorado's oldest public university, produces talent, knowledge and solutions that serve industry and benefit society—all to create a more prosperous future. Mines has about 6400 undergraduate students and 1900 graduate students in a broad range of applied science and engineering disciplines. Mines maintains high-quality, well-funded research programs (~$106M in awards for fiscal year 2024) with strong participation from both graduate and undergraduate students. The 2026 edition of U.S. News and World Report ranks Mines as a top 100 university. Mines has the highest admissions standards of any public university in Colorado and among the highest of any public university in the U.S. Located in Golden, Colorado, Mines has close proximity to Denver and Boulder, providing opportunities for significant collaboration with government labs (including NLR, NIST, NCAR, and NOAA), industry, and other universities. The Department of Electrical Engineering at Mines consists of 16 full-time faculty, hosts a thriving research program, and strives to produce leaders who serve the profession, the global community, and society. Students attain technical expertise while completing coursework and projects reflective of modern technology trends. Students consider the broader impacts of engineering solutions on society and human lives. Fundamental and applied engineering research in power and renewable energy, data sciences and control systems, and RF and wireless communications are offered which support the university’s mission of “earth, energy, and environment.” At the undergraduate level, the department focuses specialty areas on antennas and wireless communications, information and system sciences, integrated circuits and electronics, and power and energy systems. At the graduate level, the department provides educational and research opportunities in three selected topical areas: 1) compressive sensing and data analysis, 2) energy systems and power electronics, and 3) antennas and wireless communications. Both undergraduate and graduate programs are characterized by strong ties with industrial partners (locally and nationally) that provide resources for students, laboratories, research projects, and ultimately career paths for our students. Learn more at https://electrical.mines.edu/ and https://www.mines.edu/.

Requirements

Ph.D. in a closely related discipline from an accredited program by the time the appointment begins.
Experience in academic, research lab, and/or industry and notable accomplishments in a related field.
Demonstrated potential for excellence in research, teaching, and student mentorship.
Evidence or potential of interdisciplinary collaboration or engagement with power electronics.

Responsibilities

Develop a strong active externally funded research program that leads to scholarly publications
Develop and deliver course materials to undergraduate and graduate students in traditional, hybrid, and online platforms demonstrating teaching excellence and high-quality and high impact teaching pedagogy.
Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Establish and/or maintain a quality publication record.
Contribute both institutionally and professionally through active service.
Collaborate across campus and contribute to service in the areas of Power Electronics Systems and Advanced Energy Systems.

Benefits

Flexible health and dental care options
Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus
Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
Free RTD Ecopass for transportation throughout the Denver Metro area
All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state-of-the-art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Recreation Center.
We are proud to have recently opened an on-campus daycare center.

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