Chair, Department of Computer Science, College of Engineering Job at Confidential, Richmond, VA

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  • Confidential
  • Richmond, VA

Job Description

Chair, Department of Computer Science, College of Engineering

About the Company

Top-ranking university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1838

Employees
10,001+

Categories

  • Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Higher Education
  • Life Science
  • Universities
  • Education
  • Colleges & Universities

Specialties

  • higher education college university graduate school research art business life sciences medical and medicine nursing dentistry allied health communications

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chair for the Department of Computer Science. The successful candidate will be a tenured full professor with a strong research background, a history of external funding, and a commitment to the highest standards of research, service, and teaching. The Chair will be responsible for providing leadership to departmental faculty, managing the Department's fiscal resources, and promoting inclusive excellence. This role involves overseeing the Department's academic program, championing student success, and working closely with the Dean to enhance the Department's research profile and visibility. The ideal candidate will have a robust research agenda, excellent communication and people skills, and a proven track record in transparent decision-making, shared governance, and fostering a culture of collaboration. Candidates for the Chair position must hold a doctoral degree in a discipline related to the CS curriculum and have a strong record of outstanding teaching and junior faculty mentoring. Administrative experience in managing personnel, finances, and strategic growth is essential, as is a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Chair will also be expected to have a strong work ethic, the ability to multitask, and a recent background in academic leadership or an administrative role. The position offers a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic Department with a focus on data science, AI, software engineering, and cybersecurity, and to work in a collaborative environment that values consensus and cooperation.

Hiring Manager Title
Dean

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

  • Education/Academic Administration
  • Information Technology
  • Engineering
Confidential

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