Description
Open Rank Teaching Track Faculty Position
Non-Tenure Track Faculty Opening in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice University
https://eceweb.rice.edu
https://eceweb.rice.edu/academics/graduate-programs/mdh-program
Position Description
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice University, located in Houston, Texas, seeks applications for an open rank Teaching Track Professor position with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.
We encourage applications from candidates in Statistics, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence, particularly as applied to healthcare and medicine. Candidates with strengths in online and hybrid curriculum development that integrate asynchronous and synchronous instructional modalities, especially in Digital Health (broadly defined), are strongly encouraged to apply.
The selected candidate will be expected to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses within their area of expertise, contribute to service at the departmental, school, and university levels, and demonstrate knowledge of or a record of using evidence-based pedagogical practices. This is an open-rank teaching-track appointment, and expectations will be commensurate with rank. All candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate instruction, effective teaching practices, and service.
We welcome the fullness of diversity to Rice. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, ability and disability, political opinion, or protected veteran status. Also, in our candidate pools, we seek to attract greater representation of women, scholars of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and others who have historically been underrepresented in the electrical and computing engineering; attract students from a wide range of countries and backgrounds; accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff varied in background and thought, including academic diversity of training and of subject matter; and maintain an environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our local, regional, and global communities.
More information can be found on the Department’s website or by contacting Paul Scott at paul.scott@rice.edu.
About the Master of Digital Health Program
The Master of Digital Health (MDH) at Rice University is an interdisciplinary graduate program within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering designed to train the next generation of engineer-leaders to shape the future of healthcare innovation. The MDH blends engineering fundamentals with entrepreneurial problem-solving and provides students with strong foundations in statistics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies tailored to healthcare applications. Through rigorous coursework, interdisciplinary collaboration with clinicians and industry partners, and a year-long hands-on capstone project addressing real digital health challenges, students gain deep technical and clinical fluency and are prepared for impactful careers in hospitals, health technology companies, and other healthcare environments. The program is closely connected with the Rice Digital Health Initiative and the Houston Methodist-Rice Digital Health Institute, reflecting the department’s commitment to translating cutting-edge research into real-world solutions at the intersection of engineering and medicine.
About the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice is a leading engineering department known for integrating hardware and software innovation across a broad range of disciplines, including computing, AI, healthcare technologies, and communications. Faculty and students work on transformative research and education that advance technology and its impact on society.
About the School of Engineering and Computing
Rice University's George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing is a top-ranked program that empowers the next generation of leaders with strong technical and communication skills, creative problem solving and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
About Rice University
Rice University is a private, comprehensive research university located in the heart of Houston’s dynamic Museum District and adjacent to the Texas Medical Center. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across eight schools and has a student body of approximately 5,000 undergraduate and 4,000 graduate students. Rice consistently ranks among the top 20 national universities and the top 10 in undergraduate teaching (US News & World Report); its endowment ranks among the top 20 of US universities.
Application Instructions
For full consideration, applications should be received by March 31, 2026. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, please submit the following materials to the job posting through Interfolio: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae (that includes professional activities, contributions to the teaching profession such as publications, papers delivered, reviews, etc., and honors or awards) (3) teaching statement (up to three pages), (4) documentation of teaching, including a list of courses taught and syllabi, and (5) service statement (up to two pages).
In addition, candidates will be asked to provide the names and contact information for three to five references, who will be solicited for letters of recommendation at the time of application. Applicants may not include more than five reference names, or less than three.
Requirements
All candidates must have a PhD degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a closely related field conferred by the year employment commences, and professional experience consistent with the position rank. All applicants should demonstrate excellence in scholarship, teaching, and collegial service.
