Florida State University · 5 days ago
Department Chair and Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering -Florida A&M University –Florida State University College of Engineering
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveFlorida State University is a leading research institution that invites applications for the position of Chair and Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The role involves providing visionary leadership, guiding research agendas, overseeing educational programs, and fostering partnerships to enhance the department's mission and impact.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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 publications that are recognized nationally and/or internationally
Benefits
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Company
Florida State University
Florida State University is an American public space-grant and sea-grant research uivnersity.
Founded in 1851
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$108.2MKey Investors
National Science FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2024-02-23Grant· $6M
2023-01-27Grant· $72.7M
2021-10-14Grant· $14.5M
Leadership Team
Ebe Randeree
Associate Dean. College of Communication & Information
Jeff Latimer
Director of IT for College of Medicine and FSU Health
Recent News
2025-11-24
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