Chair and Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Chair and Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in the William States Lee College of Engineering at UNC Charlotte is recruiting for a new Department Chair to start Spring 2026. UNC Charlotte has officially joined the top tier of research institutions in the nation with its new R1 designation. This milestone marks a transformative moment for the University, unlocking new opportunities for groundbreaking discoveries, industry partnerships and student success.

Electrical and Computer Engineering faculty are leading research and teaching in AI, robotics and automation, cloud computing, cybersecurity, wireless power transfer, electrification, digital twinning, intelligent vehicles, smart and sustainable cities, transformational energy systems and more.

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department currently enrolls nearly 570 undergraduate and 160 graduate students and employs 36 Faculty and 6 Staff. The Department offers Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. Electrical engineering students may add a concentration in power and energy systems, and students in both programs can add a concentration in machine learning.

The master’s degrees in electrical engineering and computer engineering, as well as a Ph.D. in electrical engineering are nationally ranked.

The Chair will collaboratively lead and grow departmental academic, research, and outreach activities in the context of the Department’s, College’s, and University’s vision and strategic plan. The responsibilities of the department chairperson can be divided into four primary areas:
Personnel, Student & Alumni Affairs, Budget & Planning, and Administration & Service. The Chair will support the Department’s mission in a variety of ways, including:

• Carrying out long-term, strategic collaborative planning efforts focused on achieving excellence in both teaching and These activities should include coordination and engagement with the Department and College Advisory Boards;
• Conducting short-term / operational planning and execution;
• Mentoring, supervising, and supporting faculty and staff members;
• Supporting faculty research efforts and initiatives by fostering interdisciplinary and industry collaborations and providing resources;
• Securing external and internal funding;
• Improving curriculum design, including accreditation planning and review preparation;
• Performing research and dissemination of scholarly work in relevant field(s) of expertise; and
• Teaching courses in related areas at both the undergraduate and graduate

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or closely related field. This tenured position is open to applicants with credentials and experience commensurate with a full professor. Candidates should have
1) a proven academic record of scholarly accomplishment, teaching, and administrative leadership in electrical or computer engineering or a related field;
2) demonstrated an ability to work across disciplines to lead a growing, multifaceted department by developing a strong vision for the future;
3) demonstrated ability to collaborate and build working partnerships nationally and internationally; and,
4) the ability to lead the Department as outlined in the essential job duties.

Applications must be submitted online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The application package should include (1) a cover letter, (2) a detailed CV, (3) names and contact information of at least three references, and (4) a two-page statement summarizing the candidate’s approach to academic leadership and their vision and goals for ECE education and research at UNC Charlotte. Apply online at  or /65072