Michigan State University · 5 months ago
Chairperson-Management
East Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveMichigan State University (MSU) seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as Chairperson of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) in the College of Engineering. This leadership role offers the opportunity to drive innovation, foster academic excellence, and guide a collaborative team dedicated to groundbreaking research and education.
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Responsibilities
Provide collaborative and strategic leadership for all departmental operations, personnel, and resources
Recruit and retain outstanding faculty and staff, assign responsibilities, evaluate performance, and foster professional development with transparency and empathy
Foster a culture of trust, recognition, and shared purpose by valuing and supporting the essential contributions of support staff
Drive innovation in research, education, and service across the department
Collaborate with other department chairs and the Dean’s Office as part of the College of Engineering’s leadership team to support institutional growth
Represent the department to the academic community, industry, and government partners
Qualification
Required
Hold an earned Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a closely related discipline relevant to Electrical and Computer Engineering
Be qualified for the appointment at the rank of Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Demonstrate a strong record of academic distinction, including impactful teaching, service, scholarly publications, and success in securing external research funding
Provide evidence of: Scientific and organizational leadership, Educational innovation, Outstanding communication and management abilities, A strong commitment to broad-based academic excellence, accessibility, and professional integrity
Preferred
Lead with administrative effectiveness, integrity, and strategic focus
Manage diverse, multidisciplinary teams emphasizing mentorship and collaborative leadership
Guide the department in strategic planning, curriculum development, and maintaining accreditation standards
Cultivate external relationships and donor support to advance the department's long-term goals
Demonstrate sound judgment and the ability to navigate complex or sensitive issues calmly and constructively, fostering a culture of professionalism, stability, and trust
Company
Michigan State University
Michigan State University has been working to advance the common good in uncommon ways for more than 150 years.
Founded in 1855
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$118.22MKey Investors
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkUS Department of EnergyDenso
2025-09-23Grant· $0.9M
2025-03-27Grant· $48.5M
2024-10-30Grant
Leadership Team
Raymond Boeman
Director, IACMI Scale-up Research Facility and Vehicle Technology Area
Stephanie Vasko
Senior Research and Innovation Consultant, MSU College of Arts and Letters
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