Chair of the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

The College of Engineering and Computer Science invites applications and nominations for the Chair of the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. The next Chair will have the opportunity to inspire and lead the Department to the next level of prominence as the University of Tulsa (TU) invests and expands in several strategic research areas to support the ambitious goal of becoming both R1 and a top 75 institution. To support this growth initiative, the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) at the University of Tulsa will significantly increase its faculty in the next 5 years and seeks inspired faculty and faculty leaders to join us in this mission.

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Tulsa was founded in 1969, receiving ABET accreditation in 1971. It offers B.S., M.S., and Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) degrees in electrical engineering, and a B.S. in Computer Engineering. The Department also jointly offers M.S., M.S.E, and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Engineering. Its faculty are committed to expanding its research and academic strengths in Internet-of-Things, cyber physical systems, autonomous systems, cyber security, RF/optical communication, and power. The Department has a strong connection with community partners, including meaningful relationships with local industry.

The successful candidate will be an experienced leader with an accomplished record of scholarship and dedication to excellence in teaching and research. In addition, they shall possess a forward-looking vision that will address the needs of the faculty, staff, students, and the nation. The Chair will have the following qualifications:

* Earned Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field and a record of teaching, research, and scholarly accomplishments commensurate with the rank of full professor with tenure.

* Experience in building and sustaining collaborative cross-disciplinary research.

* Experience with program accreditation processes for ABET and other national accreditation bodies.

* Ability to develop and sustain relationships with alumni, industry partners, and federal funding agencies.

* Excellent communication and managerial skills to support and empower faculty, students, and staff.

* Experience in framing and executing enrollment and recruitment efforts.

* Experience with budgets, personnel matters.

The characteristic duties of the chair will be:

* Teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

* Involvement in active research that complements and enhances existing research areas in the department and the college.

* Overseeing and managing departmental faculty and staff, including performance reviews, contract renewals, and professional development.

* Leading efforts to recruit and retain talented faculty, encouraging diversity and inclusivity within the department.

* Coordination of departmental recruiting of prospective undergraduate and graduate students.

* Coordination of advising and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.

* Oversight and ownership of the departmental budget.

* Oversight of regular program accreditation, program assessment, program review, and continuous improvement processes.

* Working with the faculty in the department to develop the course offerings for each semester.

* Providing leadership for all aspects of the department.

* Balancing the department's needs and the college's broader interests through effective communication and collaboration.

The University of Tulsa (TU) is located in Tulsa, with a population of over 1,000,000 in the metro area. With over $1.4 billion in endowment, The University of Tulsa is a private university with approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the Colleges of Engineering & Computer Science, Arts & Sciences, Business, Health & Natural Sciences, and Law. TU is one of the top 100 private U.S. research institutions and Oklahoma's highest-ranked private university. The College of Engineering and Computer Science has a strong national, international, and global reputation for Energy and Cyber Security with long-standing scholarship for service programs supported by the NSF and the NSA. TU also boasts large-scale research facilities home to numerous Industry/University partnerships and consortia for over 50 years. The College is home to 53 tenured or tenure-track faculty and 22 research or teaching faculty who support the research, teaching, and service mission. The college has 6 Ph.D. programs that produce excellent scientists and engineers for placement as professors and researchers at universities, industries in Oklahoma, the nation, and the world, and at national labs.

TO APPLY:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, leadership vision, research statement, teaching statement, and a list of four references (including postal addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses) to University of Tulsa Portal | Chair of the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (peopleadmin.com). Full consideration will be given to applications received by May 31, 2024. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. The appointment is anticipated to begin as early as Fall of 2024.