University of Miami
College of Engineering
Search for Department Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Fall 2024
The College of Engineering (CoE, https://www.coe.miami.edu/ ) at the University of Miami invites nominations and applications for the Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The Department is housed in the College of Engineering and complements five other existing Departments. The College is committed to growing the Department. The position will offer opportunities to hire several new faculty, promote the strategic initiatives of the College and develop joint initiatives with several other units at the University, including the Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing, the Miller School of Medicine, the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science, and others. The successful candidate will be tenured in the College of Engineering and joint appointments with other university departments are also possible. The search is open to candidates with expertise in any of the areas of electrical and computer engineering.
Candidates should have an earned Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or science discipline and should have extensive research and teaching experience at a level sufficient to qualify for appointment to the rank of Full Professor with tenure. We are seeking an individual who has previous demonstrated success in academic leadership and presents a vision to create a vibrant department and enterprise, consistent with the mission and vision of the College of Engineering and working with faculty staff and students of diverse background to foster a collegial environment. Fellows of National Societies and members of the National Academy are encouraged to apply.
The University of Miami is among the top tier higher education institutions in the U.S., known for its academic excellence and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through education, research, innovation, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes to making the U a great place to work. We are located in the beautiful city of Coral Gables – a picturesque oasis in the heart of Miami-Dade County, with one of the largest and most pivotal coastal areas across the globe. Miami is now the eighth largest metro area in the United States and Florida is the third largest state. Thanks to zero state income taxes, cultural diversity, a tradition of entrepreneurship and a fine climate, Miami is attracting a massive influx of wealth and talent from around the world. Miami aims to become a leading global technology hub in health tech, digital tech, clean tech, nano tech, fintech, digital transformation and the internet of things. The College of Engineering at the University of Miami is excited to focus its research activities under strategically selected interdisciplinary thrusts. Significant growth in faculty and graduate students has happened over the last three years and is expected to continue over the upcoming years.
For full consideration, please submit the following in a single file not to exceed 5 MB via the url by clicking here. 1) A cover letter of interest discussing your expertise and anticipated contributions at the University of Miami; 2) Current curriculum vitae; 3) Vision for the department; 4) Research statement; 5) Teaching statement; 6) Diversity and inclusion statement; and 7) Contact information, including email and phone numbers, for at least three references. References will only be contacted at a later time, and the application will be confidential at this time.
Review of applications will begin immediately, but applications will be received until the positions are filled. We request that applications be submitted by December 15, 2024. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately, with hires expected to start in August 2025 or at another convenient date. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Fabrice Manns (fmanns@miami.edu )
