Opportunity Details

The client is seeking a Director for the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering (ECEE) at Arizona State University. This individual will be responsible for providing academic and administrative leadership to ECEE, including strategic planning, operations, finance, academic affairs, and external relations. The Director will work closely with faculty and staff to recruit and retain students, hire and develop faculty, secure external research funding, and build relationships with industry and the community. Candidates must be qualified for appointment as a full professor and will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and transformation of ECEE as part of ASU's larger engineering school evolution.

ECEE, a part of the client, has over 85 faculty members and 4,000 students enrolled across its Tempe campus and online programs. The school offers degree programs in electrical engineering, computer engineering, robotics, autonomous systems, and data science. The Director will play a key role in advancing electrical, computer, and energy engineering through academic programs and research initiatives, with a focus on addressing societal challenges. Applications for this position should be submitted by March 25, 2025, through the AGB Search portal. Candidates are required to provide a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for references. Nominations and expressions of interest are also encouraged and can be directed to the AGB Search consultants listed in the job description.

The Director of ECEE will report to the Dean of the Fulton Schools of Engineering and will have the opportunity to shape the future of the school as ASU continues its reinvention of higher education. This position offers a unique chance to lead an interdisciplinary school, contribute to ASU's vision for the future, and collaborate with faculty, students, and partners to drive impactful research and academic programs in electrical, computer, and energy engineering.