ECE Department Chair — Lead Innovation & Growth

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition benefits

Pre-tax savings accounts

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northwestern University in Evanston, IL invites nominations and applications for the Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). The Chair will lead 33 full-time faculty and about 630 undergraduate and graduate students, advancing research across computer engineering, signals and systems, and photonics, with ties to quantum technologies.

The role includes strategic leadership, faculty development, and external engagement, with support from McCormick and the Dever Chair.

Job description

Northwestern University in Evanston, IL invites nominations and applications for the Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). The Chair will lead 33 full-time faculty and about 630 undergraduate and graduate students, advancing research across computer engineering, signals and systems, and photonics, with ties to quantum technologies.

The role includes strategic leadership, faculty development, and external engagement, with support from McCormick and the Dever Chair.