Kennesaw State University · 1 month ago
Chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Game Development
Marietta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveKennesaw State University is a prominent institution known for its innovative teaching and research. They are seeking a tenured Professor and Chair for the Department of Software Engineering and Game Development to provide leadership, promote academic excellence, and enhance the department's reputation.
Education
Responsibilities
Provide dynamic, effective leadership to the Department of Software Engineering and Game Development (SWEGD)
Boost the department's reputation and visibility, locally and nationally
Promote academic excellence, foster a strong research environment, and the procurement of external funding
Mentor and advise faculty and students, enhancing research activities and academic achievements
Ensure the effective and efficient offering of college-wide courses
Improve Student Success in the First Year Experience Program
Strategically manage enrollment growth and program development in the Department of Software Engineering and Game Development
Improve curriculum, retention, and graduation rates in Software Engineering and Game Design and Development programs
Advocate for the Department of Software Engineering and Game Development faculty and programs, ensuring their needs and goals are effectively represented
Qualification
Required
A terminal degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Game Design and Development, Human-Computer Design and Development, Computing or a related discipline with an academic background and appropriate credentials to be a tenured Professor in the Department of Software Engineering and Game Development in the College of Computing and Software Engineering at Kennesaw State University is required at the time of hire
Demonstrated strong commitment to the Computing disciplines and a substantive record of scholarship and Computing research leading to the procurement of external funding
Evidence of effective leadership experience
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work productively with faculty and students
Experience mentoring and advising early career faculty, undergraduate and graduate students in research activities
Preferred
An ability to successfully develop and implement a strategic vision
A demonstrated ability to engage effectively with external business and professional communities, Advisory Board, and funding agencies
A working knowledge of ABET accreditation
Company
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw State University is a public, coeducational, comprehensive university located in Kennesaw, Georgia
Founded in 1963
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.31MKey Investors
National Cemetery Administration
2024-06-17Grant· $0.31M
2022-03-02Grant
Leadership Team
Anna Bilyeu
Educational Technology Specialist/Project Lead with KSU iTeach
Steven Smalt
Accounting Professor
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