Position Announcement

Chair, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Utah

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is accepting applications and nominations for the position of Chair at the rank of Professor.  The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field, a distinguished record of research and professional achievement, demonstrated leadership skills, and commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. The University of Utah is the flagship of Utah’s higher education system and includes medical, law and business schools, and is very active in technology transfer. The Department has strong multidisciplinary research programs and is made up of faculty with national and international visibility. The Department and the College of Engineering have been growing in recent years with significant support from the State of Utah; the ideal Chair candidate will position the Department to take long-term advantage of growth opportunities. The University is located in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area at the foothills of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. The Salt Lake area has outstanding educational and cultural opportunities along with proximity to many world-class ski resorts and national parks.  Additional information about the Department may be found at www.ece.utah.edu. Applications will be reviewed starting immediately, and will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates should send a résumé, statement of vision, other supporting documentation, and contact information for five references to: ECE Chair Search Committee, 50 S. Central Campus Drive Room 3280, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. The University of Utah is an AA/EO employer and encourages applications from women and minorities and provides reasonable accommodation to known disabilities of applicants and employees.