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Alvin H. Howell Endowed Professorship in Electrical Engineering

September 23, 2008

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Tufts University is pleased to announce the establishment of the Alvin H. Howell Endowed Professorship in Electrical Engineering. We are seeking a forward-looking individual who is internationally recognized for the impact of his/her scholarship and is committed to interdisciplinary research and education. Outstanding candidates from any subfield of electrical and computer engineering are encouraged to apply.  We expect to fill this position at the academic rank of full professor. Primary evaluation criteria will include a demonstrated ability to build and sustain cross-disciplinary research programs, the potential for developing collaborations with current SOE faculty, and a track record of successful and inclusive mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will contribute to one or more of the SOE’s three strategic focal areas:  Engineering for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Bioengineering, and Engineering Education Innovation.

The past four years have been a period of extraordinary growth for Tufts School of Engineering, witnessing recruitment of 43% of its current tenured and tenure-track faculty members and a 70% increase in research expenditures.  The SOE distinguishes itself by the interdisciplinary and integrative nature of its engineering education and research programs within the environment of both a "Research Class 1" University and a top-ranked undergraduate institution.  We offer the best of a liberal arts college atmosphere, coupled with the intellectual and technological resources of a major research university. As home to seven graduate and professional schools across three campuses, Tufts University prides itself on its culture of cross-School partnerships.  Located on Tufts’ Medford/Somerville campus, only six miles from historic downtown Boston, SOE faculty members have extensive opportunities for academic and industrial collaboration, as well as participation in the rich intellectual life of the region.

Candidates should possess an earned doctorate in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline. The applicant should clearly describe a research and teaching plan that that builds on existing strengths and focal areas within the ECE Department and the School of Engineering.  Candidates should submit a letter of application, research and educational plans, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references to Search Committee Chair, ECE Department, 161 College Avenue, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155 or via email to endowedchair08@ece.tufts.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Women and members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.