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Job Title: Department Chair - Electrical & Computer Engineering

Division: Division of Academic Affairs

Department: School of Engineering

Work Status: Full Time

Position Category: Faculty

Faculty Rank: Open Rank

FLSA: Exempt

Pay Range: Exempt

Salary Range: $130,000 to $212,000 (Based on discipline)

Fund Source: State Support

Job Summary

As the pre-eminent, public urban research university and the National Treasure located in the state of Maryland, Morgan State University (MSU) plays a vital role charting the futures of its residents through educational and research opportunities. Located in the heart of Baltimore, Morgan State University serves as a vital educational and economic engine for the local, national, and international communities. Reported most recently by Econsult Solutions, Morgan State University generated $1.5 billion for the state economy in 2024, and $891 million for Baltimore. With a deep commitment to expanding opportunities for underrepresented groups in engineering, the Mitchell School of Engineering contributes by offering innovative programs and fostering excellence in teaching, research, and service.

Our next chair will be a servant leader who inspires innovation, fosters inclusion, and positions the department to lead in areas such as artificial intelligence, renewable energy, smart grids, quantum technologies, 6G wireless communications, cybersecurity and other high-impact areas of electrical and computer engineering. With a 16 member-faculty, undergraduate enrollment of 371 students and graduate enrollment of 63 students, the department is the largest in the MSOE.

About the Role

Reporting to the Dean of the School of Engineering, the chair of ECE is the department’s chief academic and administrative officer. The chair is responsible for leading and shaping the department’s strategic direction, promoting a culture of excellence in research and teaching, and building strong collaborations across disciplines, industries, and global networks. This is a 12-month, tenured appointment at the rank of full professor.

Job Duties

- Aligned with Morgan’s goal of becoming an R-1 Carnegie institution, develop and implement a strategic vision for the growth of the department, advancing its educational, research, and service missions while aligning with emerging trends in the field.
- Drive innovation in curriculum and research by promoting initiatives in areas such as AI and machine learning, sustainable energy systems, advanced communications, quantum computing, and biomedical devices.
- Cultivate and expand cross-disciplinary collaborations, strengthen industry and corporate partnerships, and develop local and global networks of support that reflect the needs of 21st-century employers.
- Oversee undergraduate and graduate programs, ensuring academic excellence, accreditation compliance, and relevance to the future of the profession.
- Recruit, retain, mentor, and promote outstanding and diverse faculty and staff.
- Manage departmental resources, operations, and budgets effectively and responsibly.
- Partner with the Dean and University leadership on policy development and strategic priorities.
- Lead and support fundraising and external engagement efforts to enhance the department’s visibility and resources.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

Required Minimum Qualifications

- EDUCATION: Possess an earned doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- EXPERIENCE: Have an established record of accomplishments in teaching, research and service which merits appointment at the rank of full professor.
- Have gained significant administrative and leadership experience in an academic, professional, or research setting.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with a proven ability to build partnerships and lead diverse teams.
- Indicate a commitment to working with a diverse student body.

Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the department at: https://www.morgan.edu/soe/ece to learn more.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Candidates who possess the following will receive preference:
- A record of success in fundraising and securing external support from a variety of sources, including federal, state, private, and industrial.
- A record of increasing responsibility as an administrator and leader.
- Experience with interdisciplinary and cross-institutional collaborations, entrepreneurship, and the development of new and innovative programs.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: FA00405

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Open Date: 10/16/2025

Best Consideration Date:

Job Close Date:

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please provide names and contact information for at least three (3) Professional references.