Chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Game Development jobs in United States
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Inside Higher Ed · 5 hours ago

Chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Game Development

positionKennesaw, GA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive

Kennesaw State University is a leader in innovative teaching and learning, and they are seeking a tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Game Development. This role involves providing leadership, promoting academic excellence, and managing program development within the department.

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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

Terminal degreeScholarshipResearchLeadership experienceStrategic vision developmentABET accreditation knowledgeAdvising studentsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsMentoring experience

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

Inside Higher Ed

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Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
dateFounded in 2004
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Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
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Funding

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2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown

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Stephanie Shweiki
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