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Inside Higher Ed ยท 1 week ago

Department Chair - Computer Science Engineering

positionColumbia, SC
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive

The University of South Carolina is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through its eight institutions. They are seeking a Department Chair for the Computer Science and Engineering department, who will provide strategic leadership, promote interdisciplinary research, and support faculty and student success.

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Responsibilities

Provide visionary leadership that inspires faculty, staff, and students in a shared mission of academic and research excellence, fostering a culture of collaboration, mutual support, and continuous growth
Lead the department in recruiting and retaining high-impact faculty, including four additional tenured positions in strategically defined focus area(s)
Lead modernization of curricula and create timely courses (in collaboration with other units) that draw students from the whole university and beyond
Champion innovative, multidisciplinary research initiatives that leverage faculty strengths and attract substantial federal, state, and industry funding
Support and leverage the university-wide AI initiative by actively promoting multidisciplinary collaboration across the campus and throughout South Carolina to grow research and broaden the impact of the CSE department
Serve as a proactive advocate for the department within the university and the broader academic and industrial communities
Facilitate effective communication among faculty, students, and university leadership, complementing and advancing the broader mission of the College of Engineering and Computing through departmental initiatives

Qualification

Doctorate in Computer ScienceLeadership experienceCurriculum developmentMultidisciplinary researchInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

A doctorate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field is required
Proven leadership experience in an academic or research setting, with a track record of building collaborative, high-performing teams

Preferred

Proven leadership experience in an academic or research setting, with a track record of building collaborative, high-performing teams
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
Experience with best practices in developing undergraduate and graduate curricula
Experience in securing multidisciplinary, federally, and industry-funded research projects

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Inside Higher Ed

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dateFounded in 2004
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2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown

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Stephanie Shweiki
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