School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Director (Professor)

The University of Oklahoma (OU) and its Gallogly College of Engineering invite applications for the position of Director of the School of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE). OU seeks a visionary leader who will provide comprehensive oversight of ECE's academic, research, and public engagement enterprises and play a critical role in advancing ECE's mission, vision, and commitments. The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering is one of the largest programs in the Gallogly College of Engineering offering ABET-accredited B.S. degrees in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering, accelerated BS/MS degrees, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. programs. As of Fall 2025, ECE includes 35 faculty, 143 graduate students, and 570 undergraduate majors. ECE is a key contributor to the educational mission of the University of Oklahoma. The ECE student body is active in numerous competition teams, student organizations, and research. ECE faculty have earned prestigious funding which includes research awards from NSF, NIH, DARPA, DOE, NOAA, etc. In 2025, research expenditures in ECE totaled $19.9 million; thus, ranking it as one of the most productive units on campus. Both ECE and the Gallogly College of Engineering are experiencing strong growth in research, corporate and private donations, and student enrollment. Candidates will possess the following required qualifications: A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (EE), Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE), or a closely related field including, but not limited to, engineering, physics, material science or computer science; a distinguished record of scholarly achievement consistent with appointment as a tenured Full Professor at an R1 institution; deep commitment to academic excellence through promoting student success, cutting-edge research, and international impact; and an ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, senior university administrators, alumni, philanthropic donors, federal and industry partners.