Department Head - Electrical and Software Engineering

Description

The Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary invites applications for the position of Department Head, Electrical and Software Engineering. This is a key leadership position within the Schulich School of Engineering (SSE). The Department Head appointment is a five-year term, renewable and subject to review. The successful candidate will be offered a tenured academic appointment at the Professor level.

The Department of Electrical and Software Engineering is an inclusive, supportive community of educators, researchers, and students. The Department is an integral part of the diverse and growing technology community in Alberta and beyond. Research programs in the Department provide innovative technology solutions for the hyperconnected world, sustainable energy systems, intelligent software systems and One Health. Our research programs are collaborative and engage a wide range of industrial partners. Our students are provided with strong technical foundations, encouraging creativity and problem solving through hands-on experiences and continual innovation in our educational programming.

The Department Head will be a strategic leader, a passionate advocate for electrical and software engineering, and an accomplished researcher and academic. The Department Head is responsible for fostering a culture that stresses inclusion, transparency and vision. We are seeking a candidate who has achieved excellence in their career and has the potential to be an effective leader and advocate for the department. The successful candidate must guide the department in the context of the University's strategic plan Ahead of Tomorrow, the ii' taa'poh'to'p Indigenous Strategy, the Institutional Sustainability Strategy, and the Faculty's Strategic Plan Schulich Momentum, while interacting with industry, government, and the broader community on a regular and sustained basis to promote the department.

Candidates must have a strong track record of research and teaching in Electrical and/or Software Engineering or a related field and meet the requirements for appointment at the Professor rank. It is required that the Department Head will have earned a PhD degree in Electrical or Software Engineering or a closely related discipline and either is registered as a Professional Engineer in Canada or is eligible to be registered as a Professional Engineer in Alberta.

Review of applications will begin February 17, 2025. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an application online via the 'Apply Now' link. Your application should be organized to contain the following two attachments:

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae
• Supporting materials (single document; pages must be 8-1/2" x 11", single-spaced with no more than six lines of type per inch; all text must be in 12 pt Times New Roman font):

• Vision for the Department (maximum 2 pages): your 5-year vision for the department with respect to research and educational activities, along with your ideas to support engagement and enablement of faculty and staff, with the goal of building consensus and unity in the department.
• Statement and evidence of your leadership style and decision-making approach (maximum 2 pages).
• Statement of research interests, accomplishments and vision (maximum 2 pages)
• Statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness (maximum 2 pages)
• Statement on equity, diversity and inclusion (maximum 2 pages)

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)