Associate or Full Professor & Associate Dean of Computing

East Texas A&M University•Commerce, TX

About The Position

East Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month administrative appointment as Associate Dean of Computing, with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Computing within the College of Science and Engineering (CoSE) is centered on a portfolio of high-demand academic programs, including bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science, Information Systems, and Cybersecurity, as well as a master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence. These programs serve as a foundation for workforce preparation, interdisciplinary engagement, and the continued expansion of the University’s research enterprise. Serving as a member of the College’s senior leadership team, the Associate Dean of Computing partners with the Dean and fellow academic leaders to provide strategic leadership for computing degree programs within CoSE. In this role, the Associate Dean supports the quality, growth, and alignment of undergraduate and graduate computing programs and leads the planning, development, and implementation of the College’s first doctoral program in Computing. The Associate Dean also contributes to college-wide decision-making related to enrollment management, industry partnerships, interdisciplinary initiatives, and the advancement of East Texas A&M University’s R2 research mission.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
Qualifications commensurate with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor with tenure
Demonstrated administrative leadership experience as a Department Head/Chair, Assistant Dean, Associate Dean, or equivalent role
Record of excellence in teaching and scholarly activity appropriate to rank
Demonstrated experience with successful ABET accreditation of engineering and/or computing programs
Ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary academic units
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, administrators, and external stakeholders
A record of high impact peer-reviewed publications and sustained scholarly productivity.
A record of effective teaching at the undergraduate level and evidence of contribution to curriculum or program development.
Significant service contributions (e.g., committees, program coordination, professional service) and evidence of leadership potential in program or laboratory development.
Demonstrated experience attempting external funding as PI or Co-PI.

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing multiple computing disciplines or interdisciplinary programs
Experience building industry partnerships and workforce-aligned academic programs
Experience with enrollment growth initiatives and strategic planning
Work authorization in the United States (e.g., U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident).

Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership and oversight for all computing programs within CoSE, including undergraduate and graduate programs in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence
Serves as the primary academic and administrative leader for the Department of Computer Science.
Works collaboratively with faculty and staff to cultivate a positive, welcoming, and high-performing culture that supports teaching, research, and service excellence
Develops and implements an effective shared governance structure in collaboration with faculty
Mentors faculty in teaching, research, service, and professional growth, including support for grant writing, scholarly publications, community engagement, and leadership development
Provides guidance and mentoring to faculty toward tenure, promotion, and advancement in rank
Conducts annual performance evaluations of faculty and staff
Supports faculty recruitment, onboarding, retention, and workload management
Leads the development of a proposal for a new PhD program in Computing, including curriculum design, faculty planning, and approval documentation.
Oversees curriculum development, review, revision, and innovation across all computing programs to ensure alignment with workforce needs, emerging technologies, and disciplinary best practices
Ensures course scheduling and instructional delivery optimize resources and support timely student progression to graduation
Utilizes assessment data, student feedback, alumni input, and employer engagement to identify opportunities for program improvement and growth
Oversees assessment processes and documentation for regional and programmatic accreditation, including ABET accreditation for computing programs
Monitors graduation rates, enrollment trends, and student outcomes
Ensures compliance with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), Texas A&M System, and institutional effectiveness requirements
Coordinates and ensures the effectiveness of academic advising processes for all computing programs in partnership with faculty and advising staff.
Supports student recruitment, retention, internships, experiential learning, and career placement initiatives
Monitors and supports scholarship committees to ensure timely and full awarding of departmental scholarships
Exercises fiduciary responsibility for all departmental operating, special, endowment, and grant accounts
Oversees management of facilities, laboratories, computing infrastructure, equipment, and instructional resources
Supports departmental marketing and outreach, including program websites and promotional materials
Establishes and strengthens partnerships with regional, national, and international industry, government, and nonprofit organizations
Promotes external funding, philanthropy, alumni engagement, and workforce development initiatives
Serves as a key liaison with employers and advisory boards to ensure program relevance and impact
Serves as the primary liaison between computing programs and the Dean, Graduate School, Registrar, Institutional Effectiveness, and other university offices
Supports the Dean in oversight of computing programs at the East Texas A&M Dallas Site and Texas A&M System RELLIS campus
Serves on selected departmental, college, and university committees
Participates fully in the academic life and mission of the department and college
Supervises departmental faculty, program directors, and staff associated with computing programs.