Chair of Electrical Engineering

Houston Baptist University•Houston, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Houston Christian University (HCU) is seeking a Chair of Electrical Engineering to begin in Fall 2027. This role involves assisting the Dean in the administration and supervision of faculty, staff, programs, initiatives, and curriculum within the College of Science and Engineering. The Chair will be a visionary leader responsible for effective resource management, recognizing excellence, promoting accountability, and developing strategic plans. Key duties include overseeing faculty recruitment, establishing labs in renovated spaces, preparing for ABET accreditation, and fostering strong communication with various campus constituencies. This administrative appointment includes a reduced course load and an additional stipend for summer administrative work.

Requirements

PhD in Electrical Engineering
Higher education teaching experience at the undergraduate level
Must be able to completely affirm, uphold, and live within the Preamble of Houston Christian University and the Ten Pillars Core Convictions
Exhibit an active Christian faith with local church membership and involvement

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience in higher education preferred
Ability to articulate a vision for the role of his or her discipline at HCU that is supportive of the Ten Pillars vision statement.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Dean and College leadership to set strategic vision for Electrical Engineering, Cyber Engineering, and related degrees at HCU
Work collaboratively with the Dean to identify and pursue funding opportunities needed to support Engineering Program initiatives
Develop curriculum, degree changes, and catalog updates
Prepare accurate documentation for Academic Affairs Committee
Prepare documentation for ABET accreditation
Review of program assessments per SACSCOC and other accrediting agencies
Select, vet and supervise adjunct faculty
Prepare course schedules and staffing
Directly observe classroom instruction
Provide written evaluation of all full-time and adjunct faculty members teaching within this department on a regular basis with the goal of continuous improvement in teaching and learning
Develop and oversee department syllabi, scope and sequence of courses and course content, including curricular revisions
Review student course evaluations with faculty each semester
Ensure timely submission of student grades from department faculty
Actively participate in scholarly endeavors
Hold regular departmental meetings with faculty in department
Hear student concerns past the instructor level (per university grievance policy)
Attend and participate in campus and College meetings
Pursue the integration of faith-and-learning in and out of the classroom
Ability to represent college enthusiastically and professionally
Ability to work collegially with faculty and staff across several departments and divisions
Be available for some night and weekend programming beyond HCU’s standard 8am-5pm weekday office hours
Work to further the University’s mission
Must be able to completely affirm, uphold, and live within the Preamble of Houston Christian University and the Ten Pillars Core Convictions
Exhibit an active Christian faith with local church membership and involvement
Other duties as assigned