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.
Applicants for the position must possess a PhD in electrical and/or computer engineering, or a closely related field and be qualified for appointment as a tenured, full professor in the Swanson School of Engineering. The successful candidate will bring a distinguished record of sponsored research, impactful publications, and excellence in teaching and mentoring, along with strong leadership skills and a clear, forward-looking vision for the department. As the primary bridge across faculty, staff, students, and university leadership, the chair is responsible for setting measurable goals and overseeing all education (undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral), research, service, and administrative activities of the department. Administrative responsibilities include budget management; strategic planning; facilities oversight; and staff supervision. The successful candidate will also demonstrate 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. We are especially seeking a leader who can 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.
Applicants should submit:
- A brief Cover Letter that includes a Statement of Interest
- Curriculum Vita
- Research Statement
- Teaching Statement
- 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 [redacted] in confidence for any questions or recommendations that you might have for potential candidates.
