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University of Pittsburgh
Professor & Department Chair
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A Computer Science Professor teaches foundational computer science ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the computer science curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$88,012 / year median in Pennsylvania
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Professor & Department Chair - Electrical and Computer Engineering - 26004118
Pittsburgh, PA
1 DAYS AGO
22759718
Summary
Pittsburgh, PA
In-Person
$24.04 - $43.27 per Hour
1 Years Experience
Any degree above a Master's - e.g. Ph.D., Ed.
D., J.D. No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time Description The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Swanson School of Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for the position of Department Chair and Professor. We seek a dynamic and accomplished research scholar and educator with exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills; a transformative vision for the future of engineering in general and electrical and computer engineering in particular; and a plan to realize that vision. Applicants for the position must possess a PhD in electrical and/or computer engineering, or a closely related field and be qualified for appointment as a tenured, full professor in the Swanson School of Engineering . The successful candidate will bring a distinguished record of sponsored research, impactful publications, and excellence in teaching and mentoring, along with strong leadership skills and a clear, forward-looking vision for the department. As the primary bridge across faculty, staff, students, and university leadership, the chair is responsible for setting measurable goals and overseeing all education (undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral), research, service, and administrative activities of the department. Administrative responsibilities include budget management; strategic planning; facilities oversight; and staff supervision. The successful candidate will also demonstrate interpersonal competencies essential to this role: active listening, inclusive decision-making, and the ability to align departmental priorities with the Swanson School's strategic plan. We are especially seeking a leader who can leverage synergies across Pitt, peer institutions, and industry to build strong partnerships — including major centers, initiatives, and industrial collaborations — while also cultivating donor relationships, engaging communities, and strengthening external ties that advance the department's visibility and impact. About the
D., J.D. No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time Description The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Swanson School of Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for the position of Department Chair and Professor. We seek a dynamic and accomplished research scholar and educator with exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills; a transformative vision for the future of engineering in general and electrical and computer engineering in particular; and a plan to realize that vision. Applicants for the position must possess a PhD in electrical and/or computer engineering, or a closely related field and be qualified for appointment as a tenured, full professor in the Swanson School of Engineering . The successful candidate will bring a distinguished record of sponsored research, impactful publications, and excellence in teaching and mentoring, along with strong leadership skills and a clear, forward-looking vision for the department. As the primary bridge across faculty, staff, students, and university leadership, the chair is responsible for setting measurable goals and overseeing all education (undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral), research, service, and administrative activities of the department. Administrative responsibilities include budget management; strategic planning; facilities oversight; and staff supervision. The successful candidate will also demonstrate interpersonal competencies essential to this role: active listening, inclusive decision-making, and the ability to align departmental priorities with the Swanson School's strategic plan. We are especially seeking a leader who can leverage synergies across Pitt, peer institutions, and industry to build strong partnerships — including major centers, initiatives, and industrial collaborations — while also cultivating donor relationships, engaging communities, and strengthening external ties that advance the department's visibility and impact. About the