Charles Weber, Reinhold W. and Alice Mohl Kubach, and Marvin Mumma Endowed Chair Positions (3 positions)

The University of Dayton School of Engineering enthusiastically invites applications for three named endowed chair positions within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Specifically we are seeking candidates for the Charles Weber Reinhold W. and Alice Mohl Kubach and Marvin Mumma Chair positions. The successful candidate will position the University of Dayton School of Engineering as a leader in engineering education and research to enrich national and global impact while affirming and contributing to the achievement of the schools goals initiatives and programs.

Relevant research areas for the chairs include any topics falling within the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering and contributing to the University of Daytons School of Engineering and campus-wide strategic vision.

While all members of the SoE Faculty are expected to demonstrate a standard of excellence in their contributions to SoE and the profession the prestige and perquisites traditionally associated with endowed faculty make performance with distinction especially important for these appointees. As such successful candidates are expected to deliver outstanding scholarly activity. This can include the scholarship of discovery integration application and teaching. Additionally the selectee is expected to provide sustained leadership and impact throughout their particular they are expected to positively impact society through community engagement research design work or creative endeavors and empowering others to do so; facilitate the experiential learning of undergraduate or graduate students; foster inclusive excellence a sense of community and collaboration; and contribute to the organization through the enhancement of lab facilities increased external funding or partnerships and advancement of SoE and campus-wide vision goals initiatives and programs. This endowed chair is expected to develop collaborative transdisciplinary internal and external partnerships innovative educational experiences and curricula and participate in recruiting and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in addition to faculty support of this appointment the endowed chairs will be granted one course release and $25000 to procure equipment provide student support or for summer salary. Finally continued participation as a full member of their regular department by attending departmental faculty meetings advising graduate and undergraduate students and interacting with other department members is required.

At the University of Dayton we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation critical thinking solving complex problems and creating an inclusive academic community. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences we encourage all candidates to apply.

Must be full-time faculty at the rank of Associate or Full Professor at the time of the appointment in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Demonstrated record of high quality vigorous and productive scholarship including the scholarship of discovery integration application and teaching
Demonstrated success in mentoring undergraduate students graduate students faculty and/or staff researchers
Demonstrated record of teaching excellence

While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

Articulated vision and goals for the Endowed Faculty position that aligns with and contributes to the achievement of the School of Engineering and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineerings vision goals initiatives and programs in addition to university-wide initiatives
Demonstrated potential to position the University of Dayton School of Engineering as a leader in engineering education to enhance the national/international reputation and impact of the department School and University
Demonstrated success in mentoring undergraduate students graduate students post-doctoral researchers staff scientists and/or faculty in engineering research
Demonstrated ability for leadership in the Marianist tradition including a commitment to support the principles of inclusive excellence.

Interested applicants must submit:
A cover letter that briefly (<2 pages) describes the applicants interest and evidence of minimum and preferred qualifications for the Endowed Faculty position (see qualifications above). Evidence should include: the quality and quantity of their scholarship productivity such as peer-reviewed publications; scholarly books book chapters and patents; professional development workshops; research grants; development of centers for study or service; research projects that address issues of local state or other need; preparation of documents based on research for the good of the community (theory to practice); evidence of significant contributions to inclusive excellence and other evidence as deemed appropriate by the Endowed Faculty search committee and the Dean
A vision statement not to exceed three pages that describes the applicants vision for how they will meet the expectations of the described Endowed Faculty position while contributing to the achievement of the SoE Bold Step Vision goals initiatives programs and the One University initiatives.
Department Chair letter of support (not to exceed 1 page)
Updated CV that clearly shows evidence of the minimum and preferred qualifications for Endowed Faculty (see qualifications above)

Posting closes at 11:55 PM

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms achieve fair outcomes and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.