Department Chairperson - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Texas Tech University

Full-time - Senior

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Department Chairperson for Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas Tech University is a full-time, tenured position responsible for providing strategic leadership in teaching, research, service, and outreach. The Chair will manage departmental personnel, oversee academic programs, enhance the department's reputation, and support faculty, staff, and students. This role also includes conducting high-quality teaching and research, with a focus on engaging a diverse student body.

Responsibilities

• Provide intellectual and strategic leadership for the department.
• Manage departmental personnel and administer academic programs with the assistance of Associate Department Chairs.
• Develop and sustain connections with professional entities to promote teaching, research, and outreach.
• Enhance the department's reputation and research expenditures.
• Represent the department to internal and external entities effectively.
• Support and promote the success of faculty, staff, and students in the department.
• Strengthen alumni relationships and fundraising efforts.
• Conduct high-quality teaching and research as a departmental faculty member.

Requirements

• PhD in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or closely related fields.
• Demonstrated leadership experience at the department, college, or institutional level.
• Proven record of research scholarship and securing competitive research funding as PI.
• Proven record of teaching scholarship and practice.
• Proven record of service and engagement at institutional and professional levels.
• Proven record of mentoring students, post-docs, junior faculty, and staff.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong professional network evidenced by reputation in the field.
• Ability to articulate a strong vision for the department.

Benefits

• Compensation commensurate with qualifications and budgetary guidelines.
• Access to robust safety practices and compliance with health and safety regulations.