Boston University · 7 hours ago
Director of Online Programs, MS in Software Engineering for Artificial Intelligence
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/ExecutiveBoston University is seeking a Director for the MS in Software Engineering for Artificial Intelligence Online Program. This role involves providing academic vision, curricular leadership, and operational oversight for the program, ensuring its development into a high-quality and competitive online degree.
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Responsibilities
Provide vision and strategic direction for the development, growth, and continuous enhancement of the online MS in Software Engineering for Artificial Intelligence
Collaborate with ECE and College leadership to evaluate, design, and implement new online program initiatives that align with departmental and institutional strategic objectives. Lead the curriculum design, course development, and initial implementation of the program to ensure coherence, rigor, and relevance to current advances in artificial intelligence and software engineering
Oversee the academic rigor, curriculum integrity, and instructional quality of the ECE online master’s program. Recruit and appoint qualified instructors, partner with faculty and instructional design teams to ensure effective course development and delivery, and champion innovative online pedagogy, assessment strategies, and student engagement
During the program’s early phase, the Director will personally design and teach the initial course offerings, modeling instructional quality and best practices. As the program matures, the Director will transition teaching responsibilities to other faculty while continuing to oversee program quality and evolution
Collaborate closely with the COE Graduate Programs Office (GPO) on the administrative management of COE’s online offerings. Coordinate program scheduling, staffing, and logistics, including the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of faculty, staff, and instructional personnel. Supervise Learning Facilitators to ensure consistent instructional support and high-quality course delivery
Serve as the primary academic liaison for ECE’s online MS program, maintaining strong communication with departmental leadership, BU Virtual, and external marketing and technology partners. Represent the program in institutional planning discussions and foster a collegial environment among faculty and staff engaged in online education
Qualification
Required
Post-graduate degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Leadership experience in academic program development, administration, or online education
Ability to develop and teach courses during the initial rollout of the program
Collaborative skills to work with ECE faculty, College of Engineering leadership, and BU's online education infrastructure
Experience in curriculum design, course development, and implementation
Ability to oversee academic rigor, curriculum integrity, and instructional quality
Skills in recruiting and appointing qualified instructors
Experience in coordinating program scheduling, staffing, and logistics
Strong communication skills to serve as the primary academic liaison for the online MS program
Ability to represent the program in institutional planning discussions
Company
Boston University
Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with three primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.
Founded in 2008
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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$1.74M2017-06-16Grant· $1.74M
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