Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). The chair is expected to lead the growth of the department and build on its existing strengths; be committed to excellence in research and education; be an effective advocate for the department within the university and outside; demonstrate excellent leadership; and attract significant additional resources to the department.
The ECE department is the main focus for research and graduate education in electrical and computer engineering in Louisiana. It offers two ABET-accredited undergraduate programs in electrical engineering and computer engineering, both leading to B.S. degrees, and graduate programs leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. The department has 26 faculty members in five areas: computer engineering, electronics, communications and signal processing, control systems, and electric power systems. The undergraduate enrollment is over 500, and the graduate student population is about 180 with more than 60 students in the PhD program. The department has several research laboratories including the Electronic Material and Device Laboratory and the Communication and Signal Processing Laboratory. The ECE faculty members interact with other research centers at LSU such as the Center for Advanced Microstructures & Devices that hosts synchrotron and microfabrication facilities, and the Center for Computation and Technology that hosts a 1,024-processor Xeon cluster as well as a 256-processor Xeon cluster. LSU is part of the 40-Gbps Louisiana Optical Network Initiative (LONI) funded by a $40M commitment from the state, and is connected to the National Lambda Rail. Additional information about the department is available at http://www.ece.lsu.edu and about LSU is available at http://www.lsu.edu.
Louisiana State University holds a prominent position in higher education and is considered to be among the finest teaching and research institutions. LSU is the flagship university of the State of Louisiana. Today, more than 31,000 students are enrolled at LSU including 5,000 graduate students. Thomas Gaines' The Campus as a Work of Art praises LSU's landscaping as “a botanical joy” in its listing among the 20 best campuses in America. The LSU campus is located in the southern part of the city of Baton Rouge and is bordered on the west by the Mississippi River. Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana, is a leading petrochemical, financial, and industrial city with a metropolitan area population of more than 600,000.
Required Qualifications: An earned doctorate in electrical or computer engineering or a related field; a record of excellence in teaching and scholarly productivity including significant funded research; excellent leadership and communication skills; and merit appointment at the rank of Full Professor with tenure. Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2005 and will continue through October 15, 2005, or until a candidate is selected. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Nominations should be sent to . Applicants should send a letter of interest outlining qualifications and experience related to the position, a current curriculum vita, a vision statement for the department, and the names and contact information of five references in electronic format (PDF, if possible) to (preferred) or mail their application packet to: ECE Chair Search Committee, Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, Louisiana State University, Ref. Log # 0359, 102 South Campus Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-5901. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. George Z. Voyiadjis (ECE Search Committee Chair), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, LSU, at (225) 578-8668 or by email at .
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