Responsibilities for the position of department chair center on academic advancement and fiscal and managerial responsibilities. Academic responsibilities include enhancing the strength of the undergraduate program; growing the master's level graduate programs; overseeing curriculum and accreditation processes; broadening research efforts; recruiting and promoting a diverse faculty and student body; and supporting a vision for the department's future direction. Fiscal and managerial responsibilities include budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and supervising; overseeing facilities; mentoring faculty to achieve personal and departmental goals; working with staff, students, and other constituents; and engaging in alumni outreach. Responsibilities also include teaching and performing research as appropriate.

Required: Earned doctorate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related engineering or science discipline; established record of teaching, research and service; has achieved the rank of Professor, or is qualified to be appointed to the rank of Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering by the start of the 2024-2025 academic year.

Desired Qualifications: Consideration may be given to candidates with appropriate and significant academic administrative experience.

Submit cover letter (including vision of the department and leadership philosophy), curriculum vita, statement teaching experience and philosophy (maximum of three pages), and statement of research experience (maximum of three pages) to: https://jobs.miamioh.edu/cw/en-us/job/502675/chair-professor. Department will request letters of recommendation from references listed in application. For inquiries about position, contact csechairsearch@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin January 4, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

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