TITLE/RANK Professor and Chair
DEPARTMENT Computer Science
Organization Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ 07043
DESCRIPTION
Candidates for the position of department chair are expected to merit appointment as full professor and have records of distinguished research and educational achievements.
The Chair of Computer Science provides academic leadership within the department as well as contributes to the teaching and research mission of the department and Montclair State University. The Chair will bring vision and drive to the position to ensure a modern and relevant curriculum, build interdisciplinary and collaborative partnerships, guide the department's accreditation activities, and develop and implement strategic plans and growth. As the academic leader and chief academic officer of the department, the chair is a member of the dean's academic council and reports directly to the Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics.
The successful applicant will have the ability to teach a variety of information technology or computer science subjects, and have a strong commitment to both the undergraduate mission of the department in the context of a liberal arts education, and the ability to undertake research and contribute to the graduate teaching within the department.
Activities required of all faculty members include curriculum development, research, recruitment and retention activities, advising, service to the department, college and university. Montclair State University places an emphasis on teaching and scholarly activities.
Major duties and responsibilities include:
• Serve as department chair of computer science.
• Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Conduct research in computer science and/or information technology.
• Direct recruitment and retention activities.
• Lead continued growth of the undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Promote development of on-line programs.
• Build interdisciplinary and collaborative partnerships.
• Supervise advising services to students of the department.
• Assure progress of Outcomes Assessment protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean.
The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
QUALIFICATIONS
Earned PhD in Computer Science/Information Technology or closely related field
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
Demonstrated potential for research and teaching excellence
Previous administration experience is a bonus.
SALARY RANGE Commensurate with qualifications and experience
STARTING DATE January 1, 2013
SEND LETTER
AND RESUME TO chair-search@cs.montclair.edu
(include V number) V-F29
APPLY BY October 15, 2012
With a proud history and a vibrant future, Montclair State University is one of New Jersey's most diverse and dynamic institutions of higher education.
Located 14 miles west of New York City on a 246-acre campus which boasts modern, state-of-the-art facilities complemented by green spaces, public plazas, and early twentieth-century architecture, the University offers a comprehensive undergraduate curriculum with a global focus; a broad variety of superior graduate programs through the doctoral level; and a talented and diverse faculty and student body.
The University's six colleges and schools offer more than 300 undergraduate and graduate majors, minors, concentrations, and certificate programs, and with more than 120 student organizations and 17 varsity sports for men and women, Montclair State offers students the total college experience.
EEO/AA Statement:
Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.
Additional information can be found on the MSU website at www.montclair.edu.
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