Department Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Category:: Faculty
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Department:: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Nov 12, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 1864
Position ID:: 182934

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation, and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

Job Description:

Binghamton University's College of Engineering invites nominations and applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). We seek a dynamic, visionary leader with a proven track record of excellence in research, education, and service. The ideal candidate will have the capacity to inspire and guide the department and its students in advancing its position as a global leader in ECE innovation. Reporting directly to the Dean of Engineering, the incoming Chair will have the opportunity to shape the future of the department, foster interdisciplinary collaborations, cultivate diverse talent, and advance innovative programs that address pressing global challenges.

A key priority for the new Chair will be to develop and implement strategies to significantly increase graduate student enrollment, further strengthening the department's research output and academic reputation. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic planning, faculty development, promoting cutting-edge research, securing external funding, building and strengthening collaboration with local industry, and enhancing the department's visibility and impact in both academia and industry. The candidate will also be responsible for the administration of the ECE Department, including management of the department budget, curriculum, and committees.

This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of ECE research and education and is committed to making a lasting impact on the next generation of engineers, while elevating the department's academic standing both nationally and globally.

About Watson College

The Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science at Binghamton University is one of the fastest growing engineering colleges in the nation. With its strong record of research funding and scholarship, Watson College is home to nationally and internationally recognized faculty scholars and research centers. Binghamton University has recently made substantial investments to grow faculty and staff numbers within Watson College while also significantly increasing and updating the college's research facilities. Watson College is poised to leverage these investments to further advance research and education and establish itself as a nationally and internationally visible leader in existing and emerging areas of research.

About the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department has well established master's and doctoral programs, and an ABET accredited bachelor's program. The Department is ranked between 251 and 300 in the world by the recent THE (Times Higher Education) ranking. Currently, the Department has 24 full-time tenure track faculty members - with several new and senior hires in fall 2024, two full-time lecturers, and about 335 undergraduate students, 80 master's students, and 40 PhD students.

The Center for Autonomous Solar Power (CASP), led by ECE senior faculty, is a multi-disciplinary research center, and functions as part of Binghamton University's S3IP, a New York State Center of Excellence. Building on Binghamton's expertise in the Center for Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing (CAMM), Institute for Materials Research (IMR), and Integrated Electronics Engineering Center (IEEC), CASP is developing thin film solar cells made from abundant and non-toxic elements. Working with next-generation nanotechnologies, CASP's flexible solar cells will use sustainable materials and green manufacturing methods.

The department of electrical and computer engineering is located in a modern, well-equipped research building where faculty and students conduct research in the following areas: (1) Information Assurance and Cyber Security; (2) Microsystems and Computers; (3) Power and Energy; and (4) Signal Processing, Communications and Control. The ECE faculty have a significant record of success in annual research funding from a variety of agencies. More details about the ECE department can be found at http://www.binghamton.edu/ece.

Binghamton University has built a reputation as a world-class institution that combines a broadly interdisciplinary, international education with one of the most vibrant research programs in the nation. Binghamton is proud to be consistently ranked among the top 40 public universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, challenging our students academically, not financially. The result is a unique, best-of-both-worlds college experience. Located in Binghamton, NY, we are ideally situated in the high-tech heart of the state. Industry partnerships, class projects and internship opportunities provide a wealth of hands-on experience for graduate and undergraduate students alike. Binghamton borders the scenic Finger Lakes region of New York.

Binghamton University was recently designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research (CAE-R) by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security, and was also selected as an NSF CyberCorp Scholarship for Service (SFS) site. A recent publication by Forbes magazine ranked Binghamton as a Top Public Ivy School in the country.

Watson College is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment. Potential applicants who share this goal, especially underrepresented minorities, women and persons with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

Applicants for the position of Chair must have a PhD degree in electrical or computer engineering, and must be qualified to be tenured at the Full Professor level. Candidates must possess a strong record of collaboration and leadership in externally funded scholarship, teaching, and department and school-wide service. To be competitive for this position, candidates must demonstrate the skills and vision necessary to advance the premier education and research programs of the ECE Department and have a commitment to excellence in teaching at the BS, MS, and PhD levels. The candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to the diversity of students, faculty and staff, and to advancing an inclusive climate that stimulates excellence.

Additional Information:

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu.

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by title IX and its implementing regulations, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus effective August 1, 2017.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply using the university's applicant tracking system, Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=182934. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled. Persons interested in this position should submit the following:

Interested candidates are requested to submit the following: (1) Cover letter, (2) CV, (3) Statement of Research Experience, (4) Statement of Teaching Experience, (5) Statement of Service and Leadership Experience, (6) a Vision Statement for the Department, and (7) a list of five professional references.

You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee." After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Offers of employment may be contingent upon verification of degree(s) and credentials. Binghamton University and the State University of New York are equal opportunity employers.

Watson College is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment. We are particularly interested in candidates with a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness. Historically underrepresented minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans, are strongly encouraged to apply.