Marquette University derives a distinctive character from the combination of its moral and ethical commitments, its location in Milwaukee with its supportive industries, its excellent faculty with diverse religious convictions, and its deep involvement in and dedication to undergraduate and graduate education and scholarly research. The successful Chair candidate will have an earned doctorate in electrical engineering or a closely related field, a distinguished record of scientific and professional achievement, and a demonstrated commitment to educational excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The candidate will have sufficient experience to direct a multi-faceted academic department, the ability to articulate and promote the Department's mission, a participatory management style, personal integrity, and a strong commitment to professional ethics. In addition to furthering the development of the Department's educational programs, the candidate will be expected to recruit high quality students with diverse backgrounds and top flight faculty as needed and build external research support from federal and private sources. This position is open and the Search Committee will review applications beginning November 16, 2000.
Nominations are welcome.
At the same time, Marquette cherishes its right and duty to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals, and mission in order to enhance the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.