IEEE Spectrum August, 2014 - 61

Department Head and Tenured Full Professor Department of Electrical
and Computer Engineering Drexel University Philadelphia, PA
DREXEL UNIVERSITY invites applications for a tenured full-professor position and head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE).
We are an established department recognized for
educating outstanding engineers, performing worldclass research, and service to the profession. We
are seeking a dynamic and innovative leader who
will lead the department to the next level of national
prominence. Drexel University is located in the heart
of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a vibrant city with easy
access to major transportation hubs. Information on
the department can be found at: drexel.edu/ece.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in related field
with outstanding academic and/or industrial credentials. Candidates should have an excellent academic
record, be committed to education, research and service, and be qualified for appointment as a tenured
full professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Full applications to both drexeljobs and the
search committee should include a detailed
cover letter explaining the candidate's
qualifications and vision, a CV, and the contact
information for a minimum of three references
in a single PDF file. All communications will be
considered confidential.
Review of applications will begin immediately
and the search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Eligibility to work in
the United States at the time of appointment
is required.

The ECE Department has 48 faculty, of whom 34 are
tenured/tenure track. The faculty includes 2 members
of the National Academy of Engineering, 7 IEEE Fellows, 9 NSF CAREER awardees, and 8 faculty members
less than 10 years from award of their PhDs. In addition to our traditional strengths in networking, telecommunications, electro-physics and power systems, the
department has recently hired faculty in the areas of
cybersecurity, high-performance computing, bio-informatics and entertainment engineering. New research
awards in the ECE department in 2012-13 were $5.2M.

DREXEL UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity/
Affirmative Action employer, welcomes
individuals from diverse backgrounds and
perspectives, and believes that an inclusive
and respectful environment enriches the
University community and the educational
and employment experience of its members.
The University prohibits discrimination
against individuals on the basis of race,
color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, disability, age, status as a veteran
or special disabled veteran, gender identity or
expression, genetic information, pregnancy,
childbirth or related medical conditions and
any other prohibited characteristic. Please visit
our website to view all University Policies and
Workplace Postings.

Nominations, applications, and general inquiries
should be directed to Dr. Michele Marcolongo, Search
Committee Chair, at ECE.DH.Search@coe.drexel.edu. In
addition, only applicants who apply through drexeljobs
(https://www.drexeljobs.com) will be considered.

Background investigations are required for all
new hires as a condition of employment, after
the job offer is made. Employment will be contingent upon the University's acceptance of the
results of the background investigation.

http://www.drexel.edu/ece https://www.drexeljobs.com

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