Chair & Professor

Position Number: 004373 Department: College of Engineering (Col) Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time Months Per Year: 11 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Chair will collaboratively lead and grow departmental academic, research, and outreach activities in the context of the Departmentu2019s, Collegeu2019s, and Universityu2019s vision and strategic plan. The responsibilities of the department chairperson can be divided into four primary areas: Personnel, Student & Alumni Affairs, Budget & Planning, and Administration & Service. The Chair will support the Departmentu2019s mission in a variety of ways, including: + Carrying out long-term, strategic collaborative planning efforts focused on achieving excellence in both teaching and research. These activities should include coordination and engagement with the Department and College Advisory Boards; + Conducting short-term / operational planning and execution; + Mentoring, supervising, and supporting faculty and staff members; + Supporting faculty research efforts and initiatives by fostering interdisciplinary and industry collaborations and providing resources; + Securing external and internal funding; + Improving curriculum design, including accreditation planning and review preparation; + Performing research and dissemination of scholarly work in relevant field(s) of expertise; and + Teaching courses in related areas at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Chair supports the College and University missions by conducting services for the public and profession, and by participating in other Department and University activities. Preferred Education Skills and Experience: Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or closely related field. This tenured position is open to applicants with credentials and experience commensurate with a full professor. Candidates should have + A proven academic record of scholarly accomplishment, teaching, and administrative leadership in electrical or computer engineering or a related field; + Demonstrated an ability to work across disciplines to lead a growing, multifaceted department by developing a strong vision for the future; + Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build working partnerships nationally and internationally; and, + The ability to lead the Department as outlined in the essential job duties.

Created: 2025-11-15