Tenured Professor and Head, Department of Computer Science - College of Engineering
Hiring Department : Computer Science
Location : Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID : 1027699
Posting Close Date : 11/23/24
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) invites applications, nominations, and inquiries as it seeks an experienced and visionary leader with a deep commitment to both access and academic excellence to serve as the next Head of the Department of Computer Science (CS) in the College of Engineering. UIC, the largest and only public research university in Chicago, is a Carnegie-classification R1 institution and federally designated minority-serving university. In FY2023, UIC received over $500M in sponsored research awards.
Position Summary
The successful candidate is expected to establish and sustain an outstanding research program, as well as be strongly committed to student success both at graduate and undergraduate levels. They will be an innovative thinker with the necessary leadership skills to guide and promote the CS department to a higher level of excellence and impact. The candidate should be able to articulate and communicate the impact the CS department has already made and a collective vision for the future of the CS department's education and research missions to a large constituency that includes current faculty, the university, the broader academic community, government, industry, non-profits, and alumni.
Duties & Responsibilities
- The duties and responsibilities of a Department Head are as outlined in the University of Illinois Statutes, Article IV, Section 3.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in Computer Science, or closely related disciplines
- Proven track record of scholarly achievement that merits tenured appointment
- Proven track record in administrative leadership in academia, industry, or government
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated innovative thinking and leadership skills to elevate the department's excellence and impact.
- Proven ability to create and promote a collective vision for the future of the department's education and research missions.
- Experience engaging and collaborating with a broad constituency, including faculty, the university, the academic community, government, industry, non-profits, and alumni.
- Strong commitment to fostering student success at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
- Track record of establishing and sustaining an outstanding research program.
For fullest consideration, please submit your CV, letter of intent, and names of three references by October 15, 2024.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.
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