Full Professor and Systems Engineering Department Chair
Summary
The University of Waterloo's Faculty of Engineering is seeking a distinguished academic leader to serve as the Department Chair for Systems Design Engineering. This tenured full professor position requires a strong record in teaching and research, with proven intellectual, administrative, and leadership capabilities. The Chair will lead the department in implementing its strategic plan for education and research, guide future faculty hiring, and contribute to the Faculty of Engineering's direction. The department is known for its innovative approach to systems design methodology, its co-op programs, and its research in areas such as biomedical systems, intelligent systems, human factors, mechatronics, and societal/environmental systems. The University of Waterloo is a world leader in innovation and entrepreneurship, located in Canada's Technology Triangle, and its Faculty of Engineering is ranked among the top 40 globally.