Oregon State University
School Head of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, United States, 97333
School Head of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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Oregon State University . Overview
The College of Engineering at Oregon State University seeks an energetic, entrepreneurial, and public‑spirited leader as Head for the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS). The School of EECS conducts discovery‑ and solutions‑driven research in analog and mixed‑signal electronics, artificial intelligence, end‑user software, wireless and computing technologies, renewable energy, robotics, and transparent electronics. 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. As School Head, you 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 university’s strategic plans. You will lead large‑scale on‑campus and online academic programs, including interdisciplinary programs in AI and robotics, and serve alongside the other four School Heads on the College of Engineering leadership team. Why OSU?
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem‑solvers, and change‑makers. We welcome students, faculty, and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep‑rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, applying knowledge, tools, and skills to build a better future for all. Facts
Top 1.4% university in the world More research funding than all other public universities in Oregon combined 1 of 3 land, sea, space, and sun grant universities in the U.S. 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color 217k+ alumni worldwide For more interesting facts about OSU visit:
https://oregonstate.edu/about Total Rewards Package
Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions designed to meet the needs of employees and their families. Medical, Dental, Vision, and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. Retirement savings paid by the university. A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. Robust Work‑Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups, and an Employee Assistance Program. Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life. Future and current OSU employees can use the
Benefits Calculator
to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership (25%)
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. Management of School Operations (25%)
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 the School’s operations with relevant collective bargaining agreements. Maintain compliance with accreditation requirements. Supervisory (20%)
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. Teaching and Research (10%)
Lead, promote, and contribute to sustained high‑quality research productivity 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. Fund Development (10%)
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
10% 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 COE. 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 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 online 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: Posting Date: 07/25/2025 Full Consideration Date: 09/12/2025 Closing Date: 11/12/2025 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search: Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Application Process
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
November 12, 2025 . Application Materials
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 Executive Search Team at
executivesearchteam@oregonstate.edu . Dates of Note
Semifinalist interviews are expected to take place between October 1 to November 30, 2025. Finalists will be invited to participate in in‑person interviews in Corvallis between December 15, 2025 and January 16, 2026.
dates subject to change based on applicant pool . Commitment to Equal Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security‑sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job‑related pre‑employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our
Background Checks
website including the
for candidates
section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre‑employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at
employee.relations@oregonstate.edu .
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School Head of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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Oregon State University . Overview
The College of Engineering at Oregon State University seeks an energetic, entrepreneurial, and public‑spirited leader as Head for the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS). The School of EECS conducts discovery‑ and solutions‑driven research in analog and mixed‑signal electronics, artificial intelligence, end‑user software, wireless and computing technologies, renewable energy, robotics, and transparent electronics. 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. As School Head, you 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 university’s strategic plans. You will lead large‑scale on‑campus and online academic programs, including interdisciplinary programs in AI and robotics, and serve alongside the other four School Heads on the College of Engineering leadership team. Why OSU?
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem‑solvers, and change‑makers. We welcome students, faculty, and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep‑rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, applying knowledge, tools, and skills to build a better future for all. Facts
Top 1.4% university in the world More research funding than all other public universities in Oregon combined 1 of 3 land, sea, space, and sun grant universities in the U.S. 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color 217k+ alumni worldwide For more interesting facts about OSU visit:
https://oregonstate.edu/about Total Rewards Package
Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions designed to meet the needs of employees and their families. Medical, Dental, Vision, and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. Retirement savings paid by the university. A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. Robust Work‑Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups, and an Employee Assistance Program. Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life. Future and current OSU employees can use the
Benefits Calculator
to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership (25%)
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. Management of School Operations (25%)
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 the School’s operations with relevant collective bargaining agreements. Maintain compliance with accreditation requirements. Supervisory (20%)
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. Teaching and Research (10%)
Lead, promote, and contribute to sustained high‑quality research productivity 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. Fund Development (10%)
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
10% 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 COE. 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 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 online 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: Posting Date: 07/25/2025 Full Consideration Date: 09/12/2025 Closing Date: 11/12/2025 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search: Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Application Process
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
November 12, 2025 . Application Materials
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 Executive Search Team at
executivesearchteam@oregonstate.edu . Dates of Note
Semifinalist interviews are expected to take place between October 1 to November 30, 2025. Finalists will be invited to participate in in‑person interviews in Corvallis between December 15, 2025 and January 16, 2026.
dates subject to change based on applicant pool . Commitment to Equal Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security‑sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job‑related pre‑employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our
Background Checks
website including the
for candidates
section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre‑employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at
employee.relations@oregonstate.edu .
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