Department Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering

About the role

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Swanson School of Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for the position of Department Chair and Professor. We seek a dynamic and accomplished research scholar and educator with exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills; a transformative vision for the future of engineering in general and electrical and computer engineering in particular; and a plan to realize that vision.

Responsibilities

• Set measurable goals and oversee all education (undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral), research, service, and administrative activities of the department.
• Manage the department’s budget.
• Strategically plan the department’s direction.
• Oversight of facilities and staff supervision.

Requirements

• PhD in electrical and/or computer engineering, or a closely related field.
• Qualified for appointment as a tenured, full professor in the Swanson School of Engineering.
• A distinguished record of sponsored research, impactful publications, and excellence in teaching and mentoring.
• Strong leadership skills and a clear, forward-looking vision for the department.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal competencies essential to this role: active listening, inclusive decision-making, and the ability to align departmental priorities with the Swanson School's strategic plan.
• Leverage synergies across Pitt, peer institutions, and industry to build strong partnerships — including major centers, initiatives, and industrial collaborations — while also cultivating donor relationships, engaging communities, and strengthening external ties that advance the department's visibility and impact.

Skills

• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with industry partners.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Flexible work schedule.

Pay

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position offers a flexible work schedule.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit this link or search for requisition 26004118 on www.join.pitt.edu. Applicants should submit:

• A brief Cover Letter that includes a Statement of Interest,
• A Curriculum Vita,
• A Research Statement,
• A Teaching Statement,
• A Statement of Plans/Vision specific to Pitt-ECE for strengthening the department’s competitiveness, impact, and visibility (maximum of 2 pages),
• Contact information for at least three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis beginning August 15, 2026 until the position has been filled. Early submission is highly encouraged.

Please e-mail Dr. Lisa Maillart at maillart@pitt.edu in confidence for any questions or recommendations that you might have for potential candidates.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.