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Job Opportunity: Professor Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering:University of MemphisJob description:Professor Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Posting DetailsPosting InformationPosting Number: FAE1849 Advertised Title: Professor Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering Campus Job location: Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number: 001724 Job Category: Full-Time Faculty Department: Electrical Computer Engineering Position Summary: Appointment as Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and TVA Endowed Chair for Research and Innovation in Energy at the University of Memphis The Herff College of Engineering at the University of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee, seeks a visionary leader for the position of Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and TVA Endowed Chair for Research and Innovation in Energy effective Fall 2025. The prosperous candidate will lead the Department and be active in research, teaching, and outreach. The Chair provides academic and administrative leadership abilities to the Department, including maintaining a dynamic research and teaching environment. The Chair also serves on the College's executive committee and will support college leadership abilities in developing and supporting college initiatives and execution of the strategic plan (see Strategic Plan ). tasks and responsibilities include administration of the department; stewardship of department resources; curriculum development; program promotion; course scheduling; faculty and staff recruitment, development, and evaluation; staff supervision; student recruitment; budgeting and planning; outreach and fundraising; and development of external relationships. The TVA Endowed Chair is expected to lead nationally recognized research efforts in an energy related focus area. Focus areas of interest are energy efficiency, TVA workforce development, cyber security, carbon reduction, grid resiliency, electric vehicle evolution, and grid transformation in the energy industry. Required Qualifications • An earned Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field • A distinguished, nationally recognized academic career and record of professional accomplishment in energy efficiency, energy workforce development, cybersecurity, carbon reduction, grid resiliency, electric vehicle evolution, or grid transformation. • A strong record of sustained scholarship and publication in leading peer-reviewed journals • Rank of full professor or eligible/qualified at the time of employment Preferred Qualifications • Managerial/managery practice • A record of mentoring faculty, instructors, and staff • expertise of higher education issues at the national and global level • prosperous development of innovative programs and outreach initiatives • Demonstrated capability to work with a diverse department faculty to advance academic programs • Demonstrated capability to execute outreach and fund-raising activities in the corporate community » Familiarity with ABET Accreditation » Demonstrated capability to develop and lead prosperous research programs Information about the City, University, College and Department: The University of Memphis is the largest public university and engineering program in western Tennessee with a faculty of approximately 1000 professors and serves about 16,000 undergraduate and 4,800 graduate students. The Electrical & Computer Engineering Department has 12 tenured/tenure-track faculty positions and an enrollment of about 307 students pursuing B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Information technology is home to two accredited undergraduate programs of 256 students and a graduate MS program of 32 students. In addition, currently 19 graduate students are pursuing a PhD in Engineering degree (housed in the Herff College of Engineering) with concentrations in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Additional information about the College and the Department can be found at http://memphis.edu/herff . The University of Memphis is an equal opportunity educational institution/equal opportunity employer that recognizes the importance of providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Screening of applications will begin on November 30, 2024 and may continue until the position is filled. The city of Memphis is an attractive location in Tennessee, and is world-renowned for its music, food, and hospitality. Memphis is home to three Fortune 500 companies (FedEx, International Paper, and AutoZone) and has a strong presence in health, biomedical devices, transportation, automotive, and entertainment industries. The Herff College has many partnerships with local industry for both research and education applications. Application Process: candidates must submit their application through https://workforum.memphis.edu. Applications must include a letter detailing personal qualifications and practice related to the position, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, a statement on (1) leadership abilities, (2) teaching philosophy, and (3) research, and contact information (name, mailing address, phone number, and email address) of three to five professional references. Screening of applications will begin on November 30, 2024, and may continue until the position is filled. Contact Us by Dr. Eddie Jacobs E-Mail: eljacobs@memphis.edu if you have any questions. The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We urge all qualified candidates to apply for this position. Appointment will be located on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, discapability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Minimum Position Appropriate qualifications: Required Qualifications • An earned Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field • A distinguished, nationally recognized academic career and record of professional accomplishment in energy efficiency, energy workforce development, cybersecurity, carbon reduction, grid resiliency, electric vehicle evolution, or grid transformation. • A strong record of sustained scholarship and publication in leading peer-reviewed journals • Rank of full professor or eligible/qualified at the time of employment Special Conditions: Posting Date: 09/23/2024 Closing Date: Open Until Screening Begins: Yes Hiring Range: Commensurate with education and practice Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Special Instructions to candidates: Application Process: candidates must submit their application through https://workforum.memphis.edu. Applications must include a cover letter detailing personal qualifications and practice related to the position, a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV), a statement on (1) leadership abilities, (2) teaching philosophy, and (3) research statement, and contact information (name, mailing address, phone number, and email address) of three to five professional references. Screening of applications will begin on November 30, 2024 , and may continue until the position is filled. Contact Us by Dr. Eddie Jacobs E-Mail: eljacobs@memphis.edu if you have any questions. Instructions to Applicant regarding references: Is this posting for UofM employees only?: No Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only): Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents» Cover Letter » Curriculum Vitae » Teaching Philosophy » Research Statement » References List » Other Document 1 Optional Documents Skills:
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