EECS Department Head & Professor — Lead Research & Growth

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

South Dakota State University (SDSU) invites applications for the Department Head of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) in the McComish Department. The 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible role leads program growth, research strategy, and accreditation efforts in a dynamic, land-grant setting.

The successful candidate will guide faculty in teaching, research, and service, align with SDSU's Pathway to Premier 2030 goals, and foster industry collaboration in AI, CS, and EE

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Proven leadership and administrative experience in an academic setting.
• Experience securing external funding and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead department and work with Dean to advance strategic priorities.
• Oversee undergraduate and graduate programs and ABET processes.
• Foster collaboration with industry and government partners.

Skills

Leadership

Administration

Strategic planning

Communication

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

South Dakota State University (SDSU) invites applications for the Department Head of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) in the McComish Department. The 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible role leads program growth, research strategy, and accreditation efforts in a dynamic, land-grant setting.

The successful candidate will guide faculty in teaching, research, and service, align with SDSU's Pathway to Premier 2030 goals, and foster industry collaboration in AI, CS, and EE