Endowed Chair: Electrical & Computer Engineering (Tenured)

Baylor; Waco, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor University is inviting applications for the Heilmeier Endowed Chair in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). The position is tenured at the rank of Full Professor and begins in August 2027. A Ph.D.

in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a closely related field is required, with a minimum record of 10 years post-Ph.D. experience. The chair will drive externally funded research, foster collaborations across Baylor’s BRIC ecosystem, and enhance national and

Qualifications

• The holder of the Heilmeier Endowed Chair will be expected to: Serve as a visible ambassador for Baylor University nationally and internationally.
• Lead transformative research initiatives aligned with instructional priorities.
• Assist in recruiting outstanding faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across the university.
• Advance Baylor’s visibility among federal sponsors and industry partners.
• Contribute to the development of future research centers and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide intellectual and strategic leadership within the department, school, and university.
• Develop and sustain a highly visible, externally funded research enterprise.
• Lead large-scale research initiatives, centers, institutes, or multidisciplinary programs.

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field

Job description

Baylor University is inviting applications for the Heilmeier Endowed Chair in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). The position is tenured at the rank of Full Professor and begins in August 2027. A Ph.D.

in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a closely related field is required, with a minimum record of 10 years post-Ph.D. experience. The chair will drive externally funded research, foster collaborations across Baylor’s BRIC ecosystem, and enhance national and