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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for endowed chair in the United States is $26.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $27.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an endowed chair?

An Endowed Chair is a prestigious faculty position at a college or university that is funded by the revenue from an endowment, typically donated by individuals, organizations, or foundations. The endowment provides ongoing financial support for the chairholder’s salary, research, teaching, or other academic activities. This position recognizes distinguished scholars or educators and helps the institution attract or retain top talent. Endowed Chairs often carry the donor’s name and signify a high level of respect and achievement in the academic community.

What are the typical responsibilities and expectations for someone serving as an endowed chair in an academic institution?

An Endowed Chair is expected to provide academic leadership by advancing research, mentoring junior faculty, and enhancing the reputation of their department or discipline. In addition to teaching and conducting high-impact research, Endowed Chairs often play a key role in securing funding, developing new programs, and fostering collaborations within and beyond the university. They may also be involved in shaping strategic initiatives and serving on important committees, making the role both influential and highly collaborative.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an endowed chair, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Endowed Chair, you typically need a distinguished academic record, advanced degrees (often a Ph.D.), and a proven history of impactful research and teaching. Familiarity with grant writing, academic publishing systems, and experience with research management tools are essential for success in this role. Leadership, mentorship abilities, and strong communication skills help foster collaboration and inspire both students and colleagues. These skills and qualities are crucial for advancing the institution's mission, securing funding, and maintaining academic excellence.

What is the difference between Endowed Chair vs Professor?

AspectEndowed ChairProfessor
CredentialsTypically requires a PhD or equivalent, extensive research, and recognition in the fieldRequires a PhD, teaching experience, and scholarly contributions
Work EnvironmentAcademic institution, research-focused, often with additional funding or prestigeUniversity or college, teaching, research, and service responsibilities
Usage in IndustryPrimarily academic, used to denote a distinguished faculty positionAcademic role, often a full-time faculty member

While both Endowed Chair and Professor are academic roles, an Endowed Chair is a prestigious position funded by a donation, emphasizing recognition and research excellence. A Professor is a broader term for a faculty member, which may or may not hold an endowed position. The Endowed Chair often signifies a higher level of distinction within the Professor rank.

How do you become an endowed chair?

Becoming an endowed chair typically requires a distinguished academic or professional record, including advanced degrees, research achievements, and leadership in the field. Candidates often need to demonstrate a strong publication history, secure funding or grants, and be nominated or selected by the institution's leadership. The process may also involve a competitive application and review by a committee.

How much do endowed chairs make?

Endowed chairs are faculty positions funded by a dedicated endowment, and their salaries typically range from $80,000 to over $200,000 annually, depending on the institution, discipline, and experience. These positions often come with additional research funds and prestige, and salary levels can vary widely across universities and fields.
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Infographic showing various Endowed Chair job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,387 per year, or $26.1 per hour.

Heilmeier Endowed Chair Professor, Tenured, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Baylor

Waco, TX • On-site

$150 - $240/hr

Other

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Baylor University: Office of the Provost: Engineering and Computer Science: ECS Buffer: Electrical and Computer Engineering Location

Waco, TX

Open Date

Aug 21, 2026

Deadline

Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

One of the most prestigious faculty appointments in the School of Engineering and Computer Science, the Heilmeier Endowed Chair is intended for an internationally recognized scholar whose research, leadership, and vision will help shape the future direction of electrical and computer engineering at Baylor University.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Baylor University seeks qualified candidates for a tenured, endowed chair position with the rank of Full Professor beginning in August 2027. Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in ECE, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field. The successful candidate will demonstrate a record of sustained scholarly distinction and a compelling vision for advancing research excellence, innovation, and societal impact.The Chair will serve as a catalyst for faculty collaboration, graduate student success, strategic partnerships, and national and international visibility for Baylor University’s engineering enterprise. The candidate will also show a record of excellence in teaching both undergraduate and graduate students, have a proven track record of supporting a strong, research program, and have effective communication and organizational skills.

Selected candidates will be expected to perform academic duties associated with degree programs offered by the department and to initiate and carry out research, developing and sustaining a highly visible, externally funded research enterprise that includes leadership of large-scale research initiatives, collaborative programs, and multidisciplinary team.

The endowed chair holder is expected to provide intellectual and strategic leadership within the department, school, and university.Areas of impact may include mentoring junior faculty, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, helping shape future faculty hiring priorities, strengthening graduate education, and expanding Baylor’s national and international research reputation.

Baylor’s ABET-accredited ECE department currently has 18 tenured/tenure-track faculty including the Mearse Chair in Biological and Biomedical Engineering, and 4 non-tenure-track faculty members. The faculty are internationally recognized in research areas including power and energy systems; wireless and photonics systems, semiconductors, RF, and devices; AI and machine learning; advanced computing, cyber-physical systems and bioengineering. The department is housed within the Rogers Engineering Building and the Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative (BRIC; https://bric.research.baylor.edu/ ). The department offers BS (including degrees in ECE and Computer Engineering), MS, and PhD degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Additional information regarding the department, including its mission, is available at https://www.ecs.baylor.edu/ece .

The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate across Baylor’s growing research ecosystem, including the Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative (BRIC), initiatives in materials and devices, energy systems, artificial intelligences, advanced computing, health-related technologies, and emerging engineering disciplines such as aerospace engineering and biomedical engineering.Candidates whose research can build bridges across multiple academic units are especially encouraged to apply.

About Baylor University: Located inWaco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of around 21,000 students,Bayloris one of the top universities in the nation, having been named anR1 institutionby the Carnegie Classification. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the "Great Colleges to Work For" fromTheChronicle of Higher Education. Baylor offers competitive salaries andbenefitswhile giving faculty and staff the chance to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor'smissionof educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications

Distinguishing Expectations of the Heilmeier Endowed Chair

The holder of the Heilmeier Endowed Chair will be expected to:

  • Serve as a visible ambassador for Baylor University nationally and internationally.
  • Lead transformative research initiatives aligned with instructional priorities.
  • Assist in recruiting outstanding faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars.
  • Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across the university.
  • Advance Baylor’s visibility among federal sponsors and industry partners.
  • Contribute to the development of future research centers and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Education & Experience: A Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field, along with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience post Ph.D. degree.
  • Research Leadership & Center Creation: A proven track record of visionary leadership. Strong preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated success in leading major research initiatives, centers, institutes, laboratories, or large-scale collaborative programs involving multiple investigators, institutions, and external stakeholders. Experience securing substantial federal, industrial, or foundation support is highly desired.
  • Scholarly Excellence: A distinguished record of high-impact scholarship, including nationally or internationally recognized publications and a strong history of securing significant external research funding.
  • Teaching & Mentorship: Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring students, postdoctoral scholars, and early-career faculty. A strong record of graduate student placement, research mentorship, and talent development is highly desirable.
  • National and International Recognition: Evidence of national or international leadership in the field through major awards, fellow status in professional societies, editorial responsibilities, invited keynote presentations, professional service, or other indicators of scholarly distinction.
  • Partnership Development: Demonstrated ability to cultivate productive partnerships with federal agencies, industry, national laboratories, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, or other external stakeholders that enhance research impact and educational opportunities.
Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory affirmative action/equal opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.

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