Chair of computer and information sciences position, Florida A&M, Tallahassee, Florida

Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida, USA is looking for
Chairperson for its Department of Computer and Information Sciences.




Applications Closing date: October 14, 2024.




How to Apply?


Visit the human resources page of Florida A&M University at
<https://www.famu.edu/administration/division-of-finance-and-
administration/human-resources/index.php> then click on “Employment” in the
middle of the page. Then click on the link “External Applicants” at the bottom
of the page. Then select “View all Jobs” and proceed.




Position Vacancy Announcement


Florida A&M University is seeking an energetic, innovative, collaborative, and
visionary leader to serve as Chairperson for the Department of Computer and
Information Sciences housed in the College of Science and Technology (CST).
The Department of Computer and Information Sciences offers B.S degrees in
Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Computer and
Information Systems. In addition, the department has Masters programs in
Computer Science and Cybersecurity.


The Chairperson of the Department of Computer and Information Sciences will
play a critical role in the College’s and University’s mission of advancing
knowledge, resolving complex issues, and empowering our citizens and
communities. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Science and Technology,
the Chairperson will lead the Department, supervise its resources, and promote
and support excellence in teaching, research and service. The Chairperson will
serve as an advocate for students and faculty by articulating a set of
priorities that will facilitate an increase in student success and support for
faculty teaching and research endeavors. The Chairperson will guide the
department though accreditation and the development of new programs and
initiatives to address the needs of our local, state and national communities.
The new Chairperson will lead an effort for the effective recruiting of
talented faculty and students; he or she will vigorously catalyze and further
develop the Department’s collaborations and relationships across the
University and with Government and industry.




Responsibilities


Maintaining an acceptable level of teaching scholarly activity; Managing the
department budget and seeking external funds; Enhancing student success with
mentoring, recruitment, retention, development, and graduation and ensuring
quality undergraduate and graduate programs; Supporting faculty excellence
through mentoring, supervision, recruitment, development, evaluation, and
workload assignment; Engaging faculty in strategic planning and program
assessment and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty and academic
leaders to identify the academic priorities of the department, the college,
and university as aligned with the college and university strategic plans and
develop strategies and tactics for achieving them; Providing vision and
leadership to the Department; Advocacy for the department and the college;
Guide curriculum development; Advance and implement department, college and
university initiatives; A collaborative leader with a proven track record of
bringing diverse groups together to exceed goals and objective and promote
accomplishments in issues associated with diversity, equity, and inclusion;
Service as a faculty member in computer science or a closely related
discipline in a comprehensive or research university, or equivalent industry
experience; Develop a climate conducive to recruiting and retaining
outstanding faculty; Promote and develop grantsmanship, fundraising, and
scholarly activity; Understanding and appreciation of collective bargaining
procedures and shared governance; A proven record of effective administrative
experience in higher education that includes planning, faculty development,
budgeting, assessment, accreditation, resource development, and online
education; and Oversee ABET accreditation experience and submission.




Minimum Qualifications


Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in Computer Science,
Information Technology, Computer, and Information Systems, or closely a
related discipline; Minimum of 5 years of distinguished teaching, research,
and scholarly work (or comparable professional achievements) appropriate to
qualify the candidate for appointment as a tenured faculty member at the rank
of associate professor or full professor; Record of excellence in management,
decision-making, problem-solving, consensus building, and collaborating with
others in building synergistic partnerships; Evidence of support for student
achievement and student success; Record of commitment to maintaining standards
of excellence, academic freedom, and supporting faculty scholarship and
student learning and research; History of demonstrated excellent communication
skills and the ability to articulate a compelling message to diverse
audiences.

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