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Kennesaw State University · 2 months ago

Chair of the Department of Computer Science

positionMarietta, GA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive

Kennesaw State University is a leader in innovative teaching and learning, located just north of Atlanta. They are seeking a tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Science to provide effective leadership, promote academic excellence, and enhance the department's reputation and visibility.

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Responsibilities

Provide dynamic, effective leadership to the Department of Computer Science (CS)
Boost the department's reputation and visibility, locally and nationally
Promote academic excellence, foster a strong research environment, and the procurement of external funding
Establish the Computer Science PhD reputation by setting high research and academic standards
Grow faculty research areas and attract strong PhD applicants
Mentor and advise faculty and students, enhancing research activities and academic achievements
Improve Curriculum, retention, and graduation rates in Computer Science and AI programs
Strategically manage enrollment growth and program development in the department of Computer Science
Advocate for the Computer Science faculty and programs, ensuring their needs and goals are effectively represented

Qualification

Terminal degree in Computer ScienceScholarshipResearch recordLeadership experienceEffective communication skillsMentoring experienceStrategic vision developmentEngagement with external communitiesABET accreditationInterpersonal skills

Required

A terminal degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Computer Science or a related discipline with an academic background and appropriate credentials to be a tenured Professor in the Department of Computer Science 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

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Kennesaw State University is a public, coeducational, comprehensive university located in Kennesaw, Georgia
dateFounded in 1963
location
Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.kennesaw.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.31M
Key Investors
National Cemetery Administration
2024-06-17Grant· $0.31M
2022-03-02Grant

Leadership Team

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Anna Bilyeu
Educational Technology Specialist/Project Lead with KSU iTeach
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Steven Smalt
Accounting Professor
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