Assistant or Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering - Power Electronics

Engineering a world of possibilities

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Power Electronics
Assistant or Associate Professor
Department of Electrical Engineering
Colorado School of Mines

The Department of Electrical Engineering at Colorado School of Mines invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Power Electronics. 

The Department seeks candidates with a strong research and teaching record, or demonstrated potential for excellence, in power electronics and power conversion systems. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to: 

• Advanced power conversion and converter topologies; 
• Power electronics for renewable and distributed energy systems; 
• Grid-connected and grid-forming converters; 
• Energy storage interfaces and control; 
• Electrified transportation and electric-vehicle power conversion; 
• Wide-bandgap semiconductor-based power conversion, including SiC and GaN technologies; 
• High-power and high-efficiency conversion systems; 
• Power electronics for microgrids, resilient grids, AI/data centers, aerospace, and industrial applications; 
• Modeling, simulation, control, and optimization of power-electronic systems; and 
• AI/ML-enabled design, optimization, diagnostics, and control of power-electronic systems. 

Power electronics is a critical enabling technology for the modern electric grid and has important applications in renewable-energy integration, energy storage, transportation electrification, microgrids, resilient infrastructure, data centers, and high-efficiency industrial systems. The position will strengthen the interface between the Department's established expertise in power and energy systems and converter-level technologies and will support Mines' strategic priorities in Energy and Sustainability, research excellence, workforce development, and industry engagement. 

Responsibilities 

The successful candidate will be expected to: 

• Establish and sustain a nationally and internationally recognized, externally funded research program in power electronics; 
• Develop interdisciplinary collaborations with faculty within Electrical Engineering and across Mines, as well as with national laboratories, industry, and external academic partners; 
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas such as power electronics, electric drives, renewable and distributed energy systems, electric circuits, and related Power and Energy Systems topics; 
• Develop and modernize undergraduate and graduate courses and laboratory experiences in power-electronic converter design, modeling, simulation, control, hardware implementation, and testing; 
• Advise and mentor undergraduate researchers, Capstone Design teams, M.S. students, and Ph.D. students;  
• Cultivate and promote a collaborative and welcoming Mines community through recruiting, mentoring, and service; and 
• Contribute to professional, departmental, and university service appropriate to rank. 
  
  

Minimum Qualifications 

• A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field by the anticipated start date; 
• Demonstrated expertise in power electronics or a closely related area; 
• Evidence of, or strong potential for, high-quality research and scholarly impact; 
• Evidence of, or strong potential for, obtaining external research funding; 
• A commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and student mentoring; and 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills including the ability to engage, collaborate, and communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external partners. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with experimental power-electronics hardware and laboratory-based research; 
• Expertise in advanced converter design, wide-bandgap devices, high-power conversion, transportation electrification, renewable-energy interfaces, or grid-forming technologies; 
• Experience applying AI/ML, optimization, digital twins, or data-driven methods to power-electronic systems; 
• A record of collaboration with federal agencies, national laboratories, or industry; 
• Experience developing new courses or laboratory experiences in power electronics; 
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate researchers; and 
• For appointment at the Associate Professor level, an established record of externally funded research, scholarly impact, graduate advising, and academic leadership; and
• Demonstrated effective teaching ability at the university level and ability to teach courses in the Mines core curriculum. 

About Mines & The Department of Electrical Engineering  

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 enrollment includes 6400 undergraduate students and 1900 graduate students in a broad range of applied science and engineering disciplines. Mines, an R1 institution, maintains high-quality, well-funded research programs (~$136M in awards for fiscal year 2025) 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, industry, and other universities.  

The Department of Electrical Engineering at Colorado School of Mines is a research-active department dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and innovation. The department offers ABET-accredited undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs and is recognized for strengths in power and energy systems, information and systems science, antenna and wireless communications, and integrated circuits and electronics. Faculty conduct internationally recognized research in collaboration with industry, national laboratories, and research institutions, providing rich opportunities for interdisciplinary discovery and student engagement. Students benefit from hands-on, project-based learning and contribute to research in areas such as renewable energy, communications, robotics, aerospace, embedded systems, and advanced electronics With a strong culture of mentorship, outstanding student outcomes, and graduates who are highly sought after by employers, the department provides an exceptional environment for faculty committed to impactful research, high-quality teaching, and student success.  

More information about Mines and the Department can be found at: https://www.mines.edu andhttps://electrical.mines.edu/. 

Total Rewards  

Assistant Professor Rate: $103,327 to $121,562
Associate Professor Rate: $119,963 to $130,000 

Mines takes into consideration a combination of the candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion, and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining the salary rates for potential new employees.

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits. For this role, that includes:  

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options, along with tax-advantaged Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• Generous paid time off including 11 paid holidays per year
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution, plus optional voluntary retirement savings plans
• Tuition benefits including up to 6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for eligible dependents
• RTD Ecopass for free light rail and bus transportation throughout the Denver Metro area.  
  

Colorado School of Mines offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees both professionally and personally. In addition to competitive health, retirement, and wellness benefits, employees enjoy access to a variety of campus and community resources, including discounted programs through the State of Colorado, complimentary admission to Mines Athletics home events, and membership to the state-of-the-art Mines Recreation Center, featuring fitness classes, personal training, aquatic facilities, and more. Employees also have access to outdoor equipment rentals through the Outdoor Recreation Center and the convenience of an on-campus childcare center. Learn more about the exceptional benefits available at Mines at mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.  

How to Apply  

Priority review will begin on December 7th and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants will be asked to complete an online application (indicating personal information, demographic information, references, and veteran status). References will not be requested until later in the selection process, and you will be informed before that contact is made. Applicants will notice on the application form, there is only one location to upload all required materials. Further, once submitted, the applicant will not be able to edit their application. Applicants may submit their application as one combined document or as separate documents. 

The application must include:  

• a curriculum vitae,  
• a statement of research (at most 4 pages),  
• a statement of teaching (at most 2 pages), and
• a cover letter indicating rank(s) for consideration and expressing interest in the position at Mines. 

Research Statement: Candidates should describe how their research relates to and complements research activities and expertise at Mines, its expected scholarly and societal impact, its relevance to Mines’ goals, and current or future connections to industry and/or opportunities for entrepreneurship. The statement should cover both the candidate's history of successful research as well as their plans for future research at Mines, and their plans for obtaining external funding for that future research. Candidates should also be sure to describe any transdisciplinary aspects of their research. (For more information visit https://research.mines.edu).  

Teaching Statement: Mines is committed to high quality, hands-on and project-based learning. Additionally, Mines is growing its online MS non-thesis degree programs. Candidates should cover their in-person and hands-on teaching pedagogy and be prepared to describe any experience they have in online education. (Learn more about teaching resources at https://trefnycenter.mines.edu/.) 

Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position. Contact Kathleen Feighny in HR with any application questions at [email protected]. We appreciate your interest in Mines! 

Additional Information and Reasonable Accommodation Requests
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Successful completion of a background investigation may be required for this position.

Equal Opportunity

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Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.

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