Chair, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Buffkin / Baker•Ames, IA

About The Position

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECpE), in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University (ISU), invites applications for the Palmer Department Chair position. The endowed department chair will be responsible for the scope and effectiveness of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department's teaching, research, and outreach efforts. Candidates are expected to have an exemplary record of achievement in teaching, research, and service at a level sufficient to qualify for appointment as a tenured Professor. They will have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence, proven professional leadership record, strong communication and team-building skills, and the ability to lead others by fostering a collegial environment. They must be committed to the department’s outreach activities and interactions with external stakeholders, and they must motivate others toward a shared vision. An appreciation for university-industry collaborations, technology transfer, and intellectual property management will be treated as an asset. We seek a dynamic and innovative leader with a bold vision for the future of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The College of Engineering is committed to sustaining a collegial, positive, and productive environment for each individual and for the collective benefit of all. All faculty members are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship within department, college, and university activities, interact collegially, and maintain the highest integrity and ethical behavior standards.

Requirements

Ph.D. or equivalent qualifications in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a closely related field
Exemplary record of achievement in research, teaching, and service in a university, national laboratory, or industry at a level sufficient to qualify for appointment as a tenured Full Professor
Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence
Proven professional leadership record
Strong communication and team-building skills

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to lead others to execute a shared vision
Budget and personnel management experience
Experience in fundraising, donor cultivation, and stewardship
Experience directing successful interdisciplinary programs in education and research
Appreciation for university-industry collaborations, technology transfer, and intellectual property management

Responsibilities

Responsible for the scope and effectiveness of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department's teaching, research, and outreach efforts.
Lead others by fostering a collegial environment.
Motivate others toward a shared vision.
Engage in outreach activities and interactions with external stakeholders.