IEEE Spectrum December, 2012 - 66

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at
The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the
following tenure-track and tenured faculty positions:

Dula D. Cockrell Centennial Chair in Engineering
The Dula D. Cockrell Centennial Chair in Engineering in nanoscale technology,
science and manufacturing, for applications in energy, cloud and mobile
computing, biology, health care, integrated man-machine interfaces, or
related areas. Candidates should have an internationally recognized record
of research and scholarship, and possess the qualities necessary for
academic leadership. The successful applicant will be expected to supervise
graduate students, teach undergraduate and graduate classes, and be
involved in service to the university and profession. This appointment
offers outstanding scope for the appointee's individual and collaborative
research talents and provides an opportunity for leadership in developing
sponsored research programs. Applicants for this tenured position should
have an earned PhD in electrical engineering or a related discipline.

Silicon Laboratories Endowed Chair in Electrical Engineering
The Silicon Laboratories Endowed Chair in Electrical Engineering in mixedsignal/analog design, CMOS sensors and related areas. Candidates should
have an internationally recognized record of research and scholarship,
and possess the qualities necessary for academic leadership. The
successful applicant will be expected to supervise graduate students, teach
undergraduate and graduate classes, and be involved in service to the
university and profession. This appointment offers outstanding scope for
the appointee's individual and collaborative research talents and provides
an opportunity for leadership in developing sponsored research programs
in mixed-signal/analog design. Applicants for this tenured position should
have an earned PhD in electrical engineering or a related discipline.

Erik Jonsson School of Engineering
and Computer Science
The University of Texas at Dallas
Executive Director, Cyber Security and Emergency Preparedness Institute
The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University
of Texas at Dallas invites applications for the Executive Director of the Cyber Security and Emergency Preparedness Institute. Candidates must have a PhD degree
in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent,
and must have demonstrated leadership ability in developing and expanding funded research programs in the area. A faculty position at the level of Associate or Full
Professor is also available in the Department of Computer Science for candidates
with a distinguished research and publication record in cyber defense and security.
The Cyber Security and Emergency Preparedness Institute (CSEPI) currently has
four centers and manages major programs that have brought in over $21 million
dollars of research over the past 10 years.
The CSEPI Executive Director is the driving force behind UT Dallas maintaining its
Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education and Research
awarded by NSA and DHS. CSEPI awards certificate in information assurance (cyber security) at the bachelor's level and a graduate certificate program at the Master's level upon completion of a set of regular curriculum courses. For additional
information please visit http://csepi.utdallas.edu.
Apply online at http://www.utdallasjobs.com.
The Executive Director is a security sensitive position. The University of Texas at
Dallas is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran's status, or sexual orientation.

Two Tenure-Track Faculty Positions
Two faculty openings at the assistant professor
level with a start date of Fall 2013.
Position #1: Exceptional candidates in any area of electrical and
computer engineering. We especially encourage applicants whose
research interests impact energy, cloud and mobile computing,
health care and informatics, synthetic biology, cyberphysical systems
and security, integrated man-machine interfaces and systems.
Position #2: Specifically targeted to candidates in the area of systems
biology. Applicants should have received or expect to receive a doctoral
degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or a related
discipline prior to September 2013. Successful candidates are expected
to supervise graduate students, teach undergraduate and graduate
courses, develop a sponsored research program, collaborate with other
faculty and be involved in service to the university and profession.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted electronically at
https://www.ece.utexas.edu/facultyandstaff/faculty_openings.cfm.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, current vita,
statement of research, and teaching philosophy. For Chair positions,
applications should include a minimum of five references who
will submit original letters of reference directly to the website.
For tenure-track faculty positions, at least three references who
will submit original letters of reference should be included.
Chair positions: applications will be considered until the
positions are filled. Tenure-track positions: applications
should be submitted by December 31, 2012 to ensure fullest
consideration. Earlier submission is strongly encouraged.
The successful candidate will be required to complete an Employment
Eligibility Verification form and provide documents to verify identity
and eligibility to work in the U.S. A security sensitive background check
will be conducted on the applicant selected. The University of Texas
at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at
Western Michigan University invites applications for the position of
Department Chair, starting July 2013. The ideal candidate will be a
scholar with a sustained record of publication and research funding
that merits tenure at the rank of Full Professor. The Chair will support
the undergraduate and graduate teaching and research mission of the
department and advance the community among faculty and students.
We are looking for an innovative leader who will communicate
department achievements and partnerships with industry and the
community. A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
is required.
The Department of Electrical (EE) and Computer Engineering (CpE) in
the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS), offers two
ABET accredited B.S. programs, two M.S. programs (EE and CpE),
and one ECE Ph.D. program. The department currently has 9 full-time
faculty and approximately 370 students. Further information about
the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering can be found
at http://www.wmich.edu/ece. For information about the CEAS see
http://www.wmich.edu/engineer.
Applications will be accepted electronically through the university web
site (only), at http://www.wmich.edu/hr/careers-at-wmu.html. Submit
one PDF file containing the curriculum vitae, a strategic vision statement,
and contact information for five references. Review of applications will
begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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