The P.C. Rossin College of Engineering & Applied Science at Lehigh
University invites nominations and applications from qualified
individuals for the position of Chair of the Electrical and Computer
Engineering (ECE) department. We seek an outstanding individual with
visionary skills to lead an active faculty team and grow the
department to new levels of excellence. The successful candidate will
provide leadership to the department, recruit and mentor outstanding
new faculty, work with all ECE faculty and with related departments in
the university, promote partnerships with industry, further strengthen
department teaching and curriculum, and foster relationships with
alumni and the local community.
Lehigh University is investing more than $250M over the next few years
on new innovative research and academic programs to enhance its
intellectual footprint. The investments, based on faculty-driven
initiatives, will advance the university’s mission and commitment to
enhance student experiences. Investments will include upgrades to
physical plant, laboratories, and technical infrastructure.
The ECE department at Lehigh has a long, rich history of advancing and
innovating in the field and will celebrate the 125th anniversary of
its first graduating class in 2017. The ECE department offers B.S.,
M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer
Engineering (jointly with Computer Science & Engineering). Lehigh ECE
offers educational and research programs which rank among the
strongest in the nation and its faculty members are dedicated to the
education and research experience. Its faculty have secured
prestigious grants from funding agencies such as the National Science
Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, and
Department of Energy. ECE faculty have been recipients of five NSF
CAREER awards, one PECASE award, and one ONR Young Investigator Award.
Several ECE faculty members have won national awards and are Fellows
of the IEEE, Optical Society of America, and American Institute of
Medical and Biological Engineering. One emeritus faculty is a member
in the National Academy of Engineering. ECE has produced academics who
hold faculty positions at Stanford University, University of
California Santa Barbara, Georgia Institute of Technology, University
at Buffalo, Case Western Reserve University, Rochester Institute of
Technology, University of Tulsa, Clarkson University, KAUST and
several leading international universities. The ECE undergraduate
program has consistently produced excellent engineers who are highly
sought after by both industry and graduate programs.
ECE’s strength is in cross-disciplinary research involving strong
interactions with other engineering disciplines, the physical
sciences, biological sciences and economics. ECE faculty provide
successful leadership to major research activities on campus such as
the Center for Photonics and Nanoelectronics and the Integrated
Networks for Electricity Cluster. Research areas for the ECE
department include: bio-electrical engineering, computer engineering,
communications & signal processing, electronics & photonics, and
energy systems, with several ECE faculty involved in robust and
successful interdisciplinary teams.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related
field, a distinguished record of research scholarship, and qualify for
the rank of Full Professor R&P Tenured at Appointment. Ideal
candidates will have demonstrated visionary leadership, strong
interpersonal skills and administrative talent, and a commitment to
continued excellence in research, teaching, and fostering diversity
and inclusion among students and faculty. Highly qualified candidates
may further be considered for an endowed professorship.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until
the position is filled. For full consideration, applicant materials
must be received on-line at
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/8176 by November 30, 2016.
Candidates should provide curriculum vitae and a letter of application
that addresses the leadership responsibilities and requirements of the
position, and the names and contact information of five references.
Any inquiries regarding this search and the position should be
directed to Panos Diplas, Co-Chair of the Search Committee at (Chair.Search@lehigh.edu).
Lehigh is a premier residential research university, ranked in the top
tier of national research universities each year. Lehigh University is
a coeducational, nondenominational, private university that offers a
distinct academic environment for undergraduate and graduate students
from across the globe. Located in Pennsylvania’s scenic Lehigh Valley,
the campus is situated on 1,600 acres in close proximity to both New
York City and Philadelphia.
Applications and nominations from female or minority candidates are
strongly encouraged. Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer. Lehigh provides competitive salaries and
comprehensive benefits, including partner benefits.