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University of Miami
College of Engineering 
Search for Department Chair, Electrical  and Computer Engineering 

Fall 2024

The College of Engineering (CoE, ) 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 position will offer opportunities to hire several new faculty to promote the strategic initiatives of the College , interact with several other units at the University, including the Frost Institute of Data Sciences, Miller School of Medicine 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. 

Interested candidates should have an earned Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or science discipline.  The individual should present a vision and have demonstrated leadership skills to create a vibrant department and enterprise, consistent with the mission and vision of the College of Engineering.  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. 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 upload one single file of maximum size of 5MB with the following: 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; and 6) 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 as early as January 2025 or at a convenient date later.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Fabrice Manns ([email protected] )

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Faculty

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Immediate start,

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