Colby College · 1 day ago
Director of Computing Innovation
Waterville, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveColby College is seeking a Director of Computing Innovation for its newly established McVey Center for Computational and Data Sciences. This role focuses on advancing computational research and instructional solutions to support faculty and students across disciplines, ensuring that computational resources are accessible and scalable.
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Responsibilities
Facilitate advanced computational solutions that support the research and pedagogical needs of faculty and students
Collaborate with ATS HPC and Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence teams to integrate campus computing resources efficiently and strategically
Partner with Colby’s HPC services to develop flexible, secure, reproducible, and scalable computing environments for teaching and research
Analyze and optimize software applications and HPC systems, identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks and technical challenges
Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for software and computational issues encountered by faculty and students
Enable and support McVey Center activities that advance faculty research and teaching initiatives
Design and deliver training sessions, workshops, and bootcamps utilizing advanced computational tools and environments, including Unix-based systems and programming languages such as Python and R
Support curricular integration efforts to embed computational thinking and data-driven approaches into courses across academic disciplines
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including user guides, technical specifications, and online resources, to support users in completing advanced computational tasks
Provide computational research support for new and existing faculty, including consultation on software tools, workflows, and data management strategies
Actively promote inclusive computational excellence, ensuring programs, services, and resources are accessible and supportive for all students
Support student engagement initiatives such as research grants, internships, the McVey Fellows Program, and summer research experiences
Contribute technical expertise to collaborative research projects requiring advanced computational resources
Work closely with the Faculty Director and Technical Director to advance the strategic goals, programming, and impact of the McVey Center
Coordinate with academic departments and administrative partners, including Career Services, Advancement, and Alumni Relations, to integrate the Center’s mission into broader institutional initiatives
Participate in the ongoing assessment and continuous improvement of computational services and support processes in collaboration with ATS HPC
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in a science or social science discipline, with demonstrated experience using computation as a critical research tool
Sufficient knowledge of hardware and software systems to facilitate advanced computational solutions supporting faculty and students
Proficiency in programming and scripting languages commonly used in research computing (e.g., Python, C, C++, bash, R, MATLAB, Perl)
Experience working in a collaborative academic or research computing environment is essential
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical research faculty and collaborate across disciplines
Commitment to supporting and welcoming all students
Preferred
Experience in an instructional capacity (instructor of record) is desirable
Company
Colby College
Colby College is a private liberal arts college located on Mayflower Hill in Waterville, Maine, USA.
Founded in 1813
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25MKey Investors
Davis Family Foundation
2017-04-20Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Douglas Terp
Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer
Nicole Trufant
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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