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　　Head and Professor

　　Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

　　University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

　　National Search

　　The Grainger College of Engineering (GCOE) at the University ofIllinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a highly accomplished scholar andstrategic leader as the next Head of the Department of Electrical andComputer Engineering (ECE).

　　ECE Illinois is at an exciting time of education, research, andinnovation in major technical specializations of both electrical andcomputer engineering. Our program is top ranked in both undergraduateand graduate education and has approximately 2200 undergraduate and 700graduate students, with 110 faculty members. We are seeking applicantswho will contribute to the diverse and vibrant atmosphere in thedepartment.

　　The Head is a tenured full Professor in ECE who reports to the Dean ofthe GCOE. Applicants must possess an earned doctorate in a relevantfield, as well as demonstrate a scholarly record as a tenured facultymember and a renowned reputation in research. Candidates eligible for anamed professorship or chair are preferred, but not required. Theposition has responsibilities for leading the faculty in the developmentof research, teaching, and public service, as well as engaging withindustry, private foundations, and alumni to advance the success andexcellence of the department. The Head also has primary oversight of alladministrative, budgetary, and promotional decisions for the department.The successful candidate will:

　　lead the department by presenting a compelling vision for ECE;

　　work with the GCOE and partners, execute and align the departmentstrategic plan to that of the college and campus strategic plan;

　　sustain and expand the scholarly excellence of the department, andendeavor to be the leading program in the country;

　　foster, advocate, and promote cutting-edge, innovative undergraduate andgraduate curricula as well as multidisciplinary research collaborationsthrough effective leadership and management; foster a positive, engagingenvironment for undergraduate program excellence;

　　demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging,and work with faculty and staff to promote and create initiatives inthese important areas throughout the department;

　　promote an engaging environment for tenure-system and specializedfaculty members, grounded on effective mentoring and academic andprofessional development;

　　leverage both existing and new long-term connections with industry tobetter position ECE as a leader in cutting-edge research and industrypartnerships;

　　create and maintain a supportive environment for faculty to pursuelarge-scale interdisciplinary center funding with major impact;

　　endorse a culture of active alumni engagement with the department thatcelebrates its graduates as agents of its impact to the world and as thestewards of its long-term excellence;

　　direct the department\'s advancement campaign, and establish strategicengagement and partnerships with foundations and private institutionsthat share the department\'s passion and vision for overall excellence;

　　perform other duties as needed to further the mission of the department.

　　The ECE Head position is an administrative appointment accompanied by a100% tenured faculty appointment with full university benefits. Fullconsideration will be given to applications received by January 5,2024 . Applications will be evaluated as they are received; thosereceived after the closing date may be considered until the position isfilled. The proposed start date is August 16, 2024, or as soon aspossible thereafter.

　　To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile athttps://jobs.illinois.edu . The application pac age should be uploadedin the \"CV/Resume\" section as a single PDF file that includes: 1)curriculum vitae, 2) cover letter articulating a vision for thisposition, 3) statement on commitment to diversity, and4) names andcontact information for three references. The statement on diversityshould address past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity,and inclusion through research, teaching, and/or service. For furtherinformation regarding application procedures, please address questionsto Lori Willoughby at [email protected] . For inquiries of interestand/or nominations, please contact the search committee chair, Prof.Klara Nahrstedt, at [email protected] .

　　Illinois is committed to supporting faculty members and their familieswith a wide range of programs, services, and policies to help balancecareer and personal goals, including an active and successful DualCareer Academic Couples Program.

　　Urbana-Champaign offers a high quality of life at a low cost of living.The culturally diverse area offers excellent and affordable housing andschools, a wide variety of cultural events (including world-class music,dance, and theater performances at the Krannert Center for thePerforming Arts, the bi-annual