Chair of The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Stevens Institute of Technology (Stevens) seeks a visionary and accomplished academic and administrative leader as the Chair of the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE). The next ECE Chair will report to the Dean of the Schaefer School of Engineering and Science and work closely with the leadership team of the University as the Institute continues to increase its impact and to fulfill its vision of being a world-class, student-centric research university. Qualified individuals will also be considered for an endowed chair position within SES. The Endowed Chair is expected to have a record of exemplary research, demonstrated leadership with building and managing a significant research enterprise, commitment to excellence in teaching, and a vision that will position the ECE Department prominently at the international stage.

ECE is one of the eight departments in the SES and plays a critical role in the success of the entire university. ECE maintains a rigorous commitment to preparing the next generation of technology leaders by offering a multi-disciplinary, design-based education taught by close to 20 full-time faculty members with an intensive curriculum for its 350 undergraduate students and 350 graduate students. With three master’s programs and a vibrant doctoral program in electrical engineering and computer engineering, the department also offers 10 graduate certificates in diverse areas of special study. The ECE Department is dedicated to supporting hands-on learning, research, and technology transfer that provides each student with invaluable, experiential knowledge.

Applicants must hold an earned doctorate in Electrical and Computer Engineering and an exemplary record of scholarly activities in a relevant field. To apply, please direct nominations, inquiries, and application materials—including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of references—in confidence and online to: Chair of the ECE Chair Search, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. The search committee will begin review of applications on November 30, 2017.