School Head Of Electrical Engineering And Computer Science

School Head of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

The College of Engineering (COE) at Oregon State University, Oregon's premier research university, seeks an energetic, entrepreneurial, and public-spirited leader as Head for the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS). The School Head will collaborate closely with the Dean and the College leadership team to identify, develop, and expand academic and research programs, aligning with the College's and the University's ambitious goals outlined in the strategic plan, Prosperity Widely Shared. The School of EECS conducts discovery- and solutions-driven research addressing the world's most complex technological challenges. With the upcoming inauguration of the Jen-Hsun Huang and Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex and one of the fastest supercomputers, the position offers an exciting opportunity for leadership at the forefront of engineering education and research. The School Head will provide organizational and administrative expertise to lead large-scale on-campus and online academic programs, including interdisciplinary programs in AI and Robotics, in the School of EECS. The Head serves alongside the other four School Heads on the College of Engineering (COE) leadership team and plays a key role in aligning their respective school with the College's mission to achieve greater success.

Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU's safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Opportunity and Expectations

25% Strategic Leadership of the School & Collaboration with College and University Leaders

• Collaborate with the Dean and College of Engineering leadership team to execute on and achieve the College's goals.
• Develop, manage, and implement strategies that leverage the strengths of the School's faculty, staff, partners, and students and are aligned with the College's and OSU's strategic plan and target metrics.
• Lead the development and execution of strategies to attract significant external research income and research partnerships with industry and government agencies.
• Cultivate and develop new industry partnerships while deepening existing ones.
• Provide academic leadership of on-campus and online academic programs including interdisciplinary programs.
• Enhance academic excellence and support growth of academic programs.
• Maintain a distinguished public profile through professional service at the national and/or international level including active contribution to academic societies and/or industry associations.
• Create opportunities for the School to contribute to economic development and solve important societal problems.
• Cultivate a climate and work environment that is open and welcoming to all persons.

25% Management of School Operations

• Manage financial resources and allocation processes against budget.
• Ensure the provision of an outstanding student education experience that supports target retention and graduation rates and positive career outcomes.
• Oversee operations and safety of physical resources, including laboratories and physical assets needed to deliver programs.
• Ensure compliance of School's operations with relevant collective bargaining agreements.
• Maintain compliance with accreditation requirements.

20% Supervisory

• Supervise and conduct annual performance reviews of faculty and staff.
• Foster trust, respect, and respectful working relationships with faculty, staff, students, administrators, industry partners, and the community.
• Build a leadership team and its capabilities to achieve the goals of the School and position.

10% Teaching and Research

• Lead, promote, and contribute to sustained high-quality research productivity quality in terms of quantity of research outputs including grants, publications, and citations, and their impact and level of graduate research education.
• Could teach but is not required.

10% Fund Development

• Create compelling cases for philanthropy from individuals and industry.
• Partner with OSU Foundation development staff to secure resources.
• Cultivate and steward donors, both existing and prospective.

Other responsibilities as requested by the Dean.

Qualifications and Characteristics

An earned doctorate in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field. Demonstrated successful managerial, financial, supervisory, and operational experience of academic and/or research programs. A distinguished record in research, teaching, and service consistent with the expectations of the rank of full professor and tenure in the College of Engineering. History of supporting and inspiring the work and interests of employees and colleagues, including promoting professional development (e.g., recruitment, mentorship, retention, promotion, and/or research). Experience contributing to the administration or operation of diverse types of graduate programs, such as interdisciplinary, bridge, international, and 4+1 programs. Experience with supporting student success in timely graduation and career development. Demonstrated competence in and dedication to recruitment, retention and success of employees, colleagues, and students from diverse backgrounds. Demonstration of strong outreach skills with a variety of interested parties that may include industry partners, legislators, donors, prospective and/or current students, parents, and alumni. Demonstration of strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships internally and externally and promote mutually beneficial collaborations. Understanding of current and emerging issues in computer science and electrical and computer engineering research and education, or closely related fields. Experience teaching online or hybrid courses.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions, and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

A demonstrable record of leadership in an academic environment of comparable scale and complexity. Successful professional experience in academic administration at the level of chair or higher, or comparable experience. Experience with building and sustaining on-line educational programs. Demonstrated leadership and success in securing internal and external support to support programs. Demonstrated success in high quality and innovative research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, faculty governance, student success, interdisciplinary programs, outreach, and extended education. Experience with maintaining the visibility of a program, unit, or organization including awareness of tactics for advocacy in state and national funding opportunities. Experience leading and managing a diverse portfolio of graduate programs. Experience with the commercialization of research. Demonstrated success in setting priorities for, working with, and inspiring others to high levels of creative performance. History of and commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration that enhances unit and institutional priorities. Awareness of the mission of a land, sea, space, and sun grant university.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Pay Method: Salary

Pay Period: 1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date: Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: P09295UF

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 01/05/2026

Anticipated Appointment End Date: Not specified

Posting Date: 07/25/2025

Full Consideration Date: 12/12/2025

Closing Date: 12/26/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

APPLICATIONS, INQUIRIES, AND NOMINATIONS: Inquiries, nominations, and referrals should be sent directly to the Executive Search Team of University Human Resources at executivesearchteam@oregonstate.edu. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the search process is completed. Application materials are continuing to be accepted for this position. Interested candidates should submit the following materials to executivesearchteam@oregonstate.edu by December 12, 2025:

• A cover letter outlining your interest in the position and your qualifications.
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Please provide a leadership statement that clearly explains how your background, education, and experience meet the minimum and applicable preferred qualifications listed. Focus on outcomes, innovations, or improvements you led or contributed to, particularly those relevant to the position.
• Contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without notifying the candidate.

Once these documents are received, a confidential link to fill out an abbreviated application will be provided. Questions may be directed to the Executive Search Team at executivesearchteam@oregonstate.edu