Computer and information science department chairperson job description

• Normal office hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.
• Teach two courses in the fall semester and two courses in the spring semester. Teach one course in the summer semester. Independent study courses do not apply.
• Serve as the Department Chair for computer science degree programs to ensure quality and that the program educational objectives, learning outcomes, and accreditation are maintained.
• Provide service activities such as curriculum development, program assessment, program accreditation, program development, recruitment, and leadership.
• Directly manage departmental faculty and adjunct mentoring, training, recruitment (for both on campus and online), retention, development, and yearly evaluations.
• Develop undergraduate and graduate class schedules and faculty and adjunct faculty workload assignments for the University Academic Dean approval.
• Collaborate with the Director, Master Degree Programs for graduate program educational objectives, learning outcomes, accreditation, class schedules, faculty and adjunct faculty workload assignments, and budget, etc.
• Develop, staff and monitor course development or course revision schedule.
• Plan and implement strategic activities for the department to grow the enrollment and expand program awareness to industry.
• Work collaboratively with other Department Chairs and the University Academic Dean to coordinate and plan future academic initiatives that will continually grow academics both on campus and online for the university.
• Attend appropriate industry conferences as funding permits.
• Attend all University events to include Open House functions, Right Start Planning, Capitol Scholars Program, and Commencement.
• Serve on college-wide and departmental committees as needed and as assigned, including participation on Faculty Senate, to advance the department and university.
• Work with the University Academic Dean and Associate Director, Career Development and Employer Relations to secure internship opportunities for students.
• Provide academic advising and registration assistance for program students.
• Work with the University Academic Dean in oversight of the degree affiliated labs.
• Facilitate lab events and demonstrations as required.
• Work with the University Academic Dean developing articulation agreements and review of existing agreements. Existing agreements must be reviewed and revised annually by May 15.
• Maintain professional competencies in the subject areas and currency in instructional methodologies through professional associations and professional development.
• Possess ability to teach online (both synchronously and asynchronously) and use the university’s current Learning Management Systems. The university currently uses Canvas and Zoom
• Build partnerships with community colleges and other organizations.
• Assist with transfer credit evaluations.
• Plan and attend annual industrial advisory board meetings
• Where applicable, coordinate and ensure that all necessary and relevant activities and duties ensure proper unit accreditation.
• Coordinate all personnel searches for the academic unit ensuring that expertise and diversity goals for faculty are pursued.
• May be required to perform other related tasks as assigned by the University Academic Dean.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :

• PhD from an accredited institution of higher learning in Computer Science or a closely related discipline.
• Possess a successful record in education and professional service.
• Demonstrate successful leadership in education and professional service.
• Ability to recruit, develop, and retain outstanding faculty and staff.
• Ability to work effectively with all stakeholders to develop the Department's vision, and integrate it with the vision and plans of the Academic Department and University.
• Willingness to promote the Department by engaging alumni and donors to enhance Departmental resources.
• Must be committed to diversity among students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents including students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni.
• Administrative and teaching experience as well as professional experience in a related field.
• Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires sitting or standing occasionally for extended periods of time, and repetitive motions for operating computer mouse and keyboard. Requires ability to push, pull, bend, grasp, and occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. Requires ability to hear and effectively communicate on the telephone, in the online learning environment, and in person. Visual demands: viewing computer monitor and reading.