Chair of the Tandy School of Computer Science

University of Tulsa • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

The Chair of the Tandy School of Computer Science at the University of Tulsa will lead the school in its mission to enhance its prominence as a research-intensive institution. This role involves inspiring faculty and students, overseeing academic programs, and fostering research initiatives in key areas such as artificial intelligence and cyber-physical systems. The Chair will also be responsible for faculty management, student engagement, and promoting diversity and inclusivity within the school.

Requirements

• Earned Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Record of teaching, research, and scholarly accomplishments commensurate with the rank of full professor with tenure.
• Experience in building and sustaining collaborative cross-disciplinary research.
• Experience with program accreditation processes for ABET and other national accreditation bodies.
• Ability to develop and sustain relationships with alumni, industry partners, and federal funding agencies.
• Excellent communication and managerial skills to support faculty, students, and staff.
• Experience in framing and executing enrollment and recruitment efforts.
• Experience with budgets and personnel matters.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for the Tandy School of Computer Science.
• Teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Engage in active research that complements existing research areas.
• Oversee and manage school faculty and staff, including performance reviews and professional development.
• Lead efforts to recruit and retain talented faculty, promoting diversity and inclusivity.
• Coordinate recruiting of prospective undergraduate and graduate students.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Support and promote academic student activities and initiatives.
• Promote student-student and student-faculty engagements.
• Coordinate CS Advisory Board meetings.
• Champion outreach efforts and promote achievements to stakeholders.
• Oversee the school budget and program accreditation processes.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop course offerings for each semester.
• Provide leadership for all aspects of the school.
• Balance the school's needs with the college's broader interests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees