Department Chair and Professor Department of Electrical and Computer Enginee

Job Title:

Department Chair and Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering – Florida A&M University – Florida State University College of Engineering

Location:

Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the Florida A&M University (FAMU)–Florida State University (FSU) College of Engineering invites applications from highly qualified individuals for the position of Chair and Professor.

• Provide visionary leadership in advancing a compelling departmental mission aligned with the College’s Engineering Our Future (2024–2029) strategic plan.
• Guide the development and implementation of a dynamic research agenda, fostering collaboration among faculty, research centers, and external partners to enhance infrastructure and secure intramural and extramural funding.
• Oversee and strengthen the department’s educational programs, promoting excellence in curriculum design, delivery, assessment, and pedagogical innovation across all degree levels.
• Lead student recruitment and engagement efforts, with particular emphasis on attracting high-quality doctoral candidates and supporting student success.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain outstanding faculty, building a strong team of scholars in emerging and high-impact areas of electrical and computer engineering.
• Cultivate strategic industry and government partnerships that expand research opportunities, experiential learning, and workforce development.
• Serve as a vital liaison to college and university administration, funding agencies, policymakers, and professional organizations, representing the department’s interests with clarity and purpose.
• Collaborate as an active member of Dean’s leadership team, contributing to the College’s collective growth, resource development, and strategic initiatives.
• Foster synergy and interdisciplinary collaboration within the department and with major research centers—including CAPS, ASC, HPMI, FCAAP, and InSPIRE—as well as with national laboratories and external stakeholders.
• Engage in advancement and external relations, maintaining and strengthening relationships with the Department Advisory Council and working closely with the College’s advancement team to support fundraising and alumni engagement.

• An earned Ph.D. or equivalent in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline, with professional and academic credentials meriting appointment as a tenured Full Professor in the department.
• A distinguished record of research and scholarship, including sustained external funding, graduate student mentorship, impactful publications, and recognized intellectual leadership.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to advancing engineering education through innovative pedagogy, curriculum design, and emerging modes of delivery.
• Proven ability to articulate and implement a forward-looking vision for departmental growth, foster strategic planning, and lead organizational change in a complex academic environment.
• A record of effective leadership and administrative experience, including budget management, faculty recruitment, and operational oversight of academic and research programs.
• Active engagement with professional societies, industry, government laboratories, and multi-organization collaborations, with a demonstrated capacity to build strategic partnerships that enhance research and educational impact.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments, research centers, and university leadership to align departmental priorities with the College’s Engineering Our Future (2024–2029) plan and institutional missions.
• A demonstrated commitment to advocating for faculty, students, and staff while cultivating resources, infrastructure, and support systems that promote academic and research excellence.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior academic leadership experience as an associate department head/chair, center director, or similar level of responsibility.
• Have a demonstrated record of high-quality research and scholarly…