Associate Professor and Department Chair of Computer Information Systems
About The Position
Texas A&M University–Central Texas seeks an accomplished leader to serve as Associate Professor and Department Chair of the Subhani Department of Computer Information Systems. The chair will provide strategic leadership for departmental operations and academic programs while maintaining excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. The role offers the opportunity to shape innovative programs preparing students for careers in information systems, cybersecurity, data analytics, software development, and emerging technologies. The chair will foster a collaborative environment supporting student success, faculty development, industry partnerships, accreditation, and continuous program improvement. Teaching workload is four courses per year, with an annual chair stipend of $12,000. Faculty hours are Monday through Friday and may vary by assignment and course modality; nights and weekends may be needed. The university is an upper-level undergraduate and graduate institution in Killeen, Texas, and is accredited by SACSCOC. Its College of Business Administration is AACSB accredited. The university is a Hispanic-serving institution, and many students are non-traditional or military-affiliated. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. The posting notes that visa sponsorship may be affected by stated federal and Texas restrictions. Employment is contingent on credential verification and completion of a criminal history check; all positions are security-sensitive.
Requirements
- Earned doctorate in Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
- Ability to be classified as a Scholarly Academic (SA) under COBA’s AACSB faculty guidelines.
- Must meet SACSCOC credentialing standards.
- Qualifications consistent with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor with tenure.
- Demonstrated record of effective university-level teaching.
- Evidence of scholarly achievement and professional engagement.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including program coordination, committee leadership, or administrative responsibilities.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to student success and academic excellence.
- Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as department chair, associate or assistant chair, program director, or in a comparable academic leadership role.
- Experience with program assessment, strategic planning, and accreditation processes.
- Experience managing budgets and personnel.
- Demonstrated success in curriculum innovation and online education.
- Active engagement with business, government, or technology industry partners.
- Professional certifications relevant to information systems, cybersecurity, cloud computing, project management, or data analytics.
- Experience securing external funding, grants, or industry partnerships.
- Expertise in one or more of the following: artificial intelligence and machine learning applications, cybersecurity, information systems management, data analytics and business intelligence, cloud computing, enterprise systems, database management, software development and programming, networking and infrastructure, project management, or digital transformation and emerging technologies.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction for departmental operations.
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives aligned with college and university goals.
- Lead faculty recruitment, mentoring, evaluation, and professional development.
- Manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, and personnel matters.
- Coordinate course scheduling and faculty workload assignments.
- Oversee assessment activities and continuous improvement processes.
- Ensure compliance with university policies, accreditation standards, and state and federal regulations.
- Represent the department within the university and with external stakeholders.
- Lead curriculum development, review, and innovation.
- Support the growth of undergraduate and graduate CIS programs.
- Promote experiential learning, internships, certifications, and industry engagement.
- Monitor program quality and student learning outcomes.
- Foster interdisciplinary collaboration across colleges and departments.
- Support accreditation and program review activities.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in computer information systems and related disciplines.
- Maintain an active scholarly agenda appropriate for an Associate Professor.
- Engage in professional service at the department, college, university, and discipline levels.
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
- Participate in assessment and curriculum enhancement initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
