Dean of the College of Computer Studies

FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY; Dumaguete; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation University in Dumaguete seeks a Dean for the College of Computer Studies to lead academic and administrative operations. The role oversees policy, curriculum, and faculty performance, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or MS in CS with significant teaching and administrative leadership, a strong research track record, and a commitment to excellence and service within a non-profit university setting.

Qualifications

• Doctor’s degree preferred but at least Master’s degree in Computer Science with three (3) years administrative and five (5) years teaching experience
• Evidence of outstanding undergraduate teaching
• Record of scholarly researches in addition to thesis and dissertation
• Distinguished in his/her discipline
• Demonstrated academic and administrative leadership
• Commitment to institutional mission and college goals

Responsibilities

• Oversee the formulation of academic policies and procedures for the College, secure approval from superiors, and issue rules and regulations for their effective implementation
• Ensure that guidelines and regulations promulgated by relevant government regulatory bodies such as the CHED, the TESDA, the Legal Education Board, and the Professional Regulations Commission are complied with within the College
• Supervise the preparation of the curriculum content of the various course offerings of the College and undertake regular review and update of the curricular offerings to ensure relevance to changes in and requirements of the external environment
• Prepare studies on proposed new program offerings of the College
• Undertake alignment and linkages with other academic departments to ensure curricular program complementation and continuity
• Implement the approved academic program covering the curriculum, program of instruction, and program of activities and ensure prescribed standards are maintained and complied with
• Approve the syllabi, textbooks, reference materials such as laboratory manuals and workbooks in support of the delivery of the course curriculum
• Coordinate with the Registrar's Office on the assessment of the set-up of additional classes or the dissolution of classes when the number of enrollees is not viable
• Undertake the screening of applicants for teaching positions and recommend the hiring of new and/or replacement faculty members in coordination with the Director for Professional Resources Management Office
• Conduct performance assessment of Department Chairpersons/Program Chairpersons, provide them with feedback, and jointly discuss performance development action plans

Skills

PhD/MS in CS

Administrative leadership

Teaching experience

Scholarly research

Education

PhD in CS

MS in CS

Job description

About the role

The Dean of the College of Computer Studies is the administrative supervisor with authority and responsibility for the proper management and operation of the college in their charge.

Minimum Qualifications

• • Doctor’s degree preferred but at least Master’s degree in Computer Science with three (3) years administrative and five (5) years teaching experience;
• Evidence of outstanding undergraduate teaching;
• Record of scholarly researches in addition to thesis and dissertation;
• Distinguished in his/her discipline;
• Demonstrated academic and administrative leadership; and
• Commitment to institutional mission and college goals.

Personal Qualities

• Has thorough knowledge of the mission, goals and objectives of the University and willing to decide in the light of the total institutional goal;
• Competent, well-informed and abreast of development in his/her area of specific responsibility;
• Emotionally mature and stable and prevents emotions from unduly affecting his/her decisions;
• Ability to dig in and work hard even during “off hours” and willing to do difficult tasks;
• Decisive and willing to accept responsibility for tough decisions;
• Objective and honest, logical, imaginative and creative, resourceful, dependable, self-confident, flexible, tactful, and tolerant, courteous and congenial, patient, sincere and highly energetic;
• Ability to maintain a high morale among subordinates and between himself/herself, his/her staff and others within the institution, and helps avoid personality conflicts, backbiting and criticisms that destroy institutional teamwork; and
• Has solid commitment to the profession and the institution with an understanding of its financial aspects, structure and organization.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the formulation of academic policies and procedures for the College, secure approval from superiors, and issue rules and regulations for their effective implementation
• Ensure that guidelines and regulations promulgated by relevant government regulatory bodies such as the CHED, the TESDA, the Legal Education Board, and the Professional Regulations Commission are complied with within the College
• Supervise the preparation of the curriculum content of the various course offerings of the College and undertake regular review and update of the curricular offerings to ensure relevance to changes in and requirements of the external environment
• Prepare studies on proposed new program offerings of the College
• Undertake alignment and linkages with other academic departments to ensure curricular program complementation and continuity
• Implement the approved academic program covering the curriculum, program of instruction, and program of activities and ensure prescribed standards are maintained and complied with
• Approve the syllabi, textbooks, reference materials such as laboratory manuals and workbooks in support of the delivery of the course curriculum
• Coordinate with the Registrar's Office on the assessment of the set-up of additional classes or the dissolution of classes when the number of enrollees is not viable
• Undertake the screening of applicants for teaching positions and recommend the hiring of new and/or replacement faculty members in coordination with the Director for Professional Resources Management Office
• Conduct performance assessment of Department Chairpersons/Program Chairpersons, provide them with feedback, and jointly discuss performance development action plans

About you

• Doctor's degree preferred but at least Master's degree in Computer Science with three (3) years administrative and five (5) years teaching experience
• Evidence of outstanding undergraduate teaching
• Record of scholarly researches in addition to thesis and dissertation
• Distinguished in his/her discipline
• Demonstrated academic and administrative leadership
• Commitment to institutional mission and college goals
• Thorough knowledge of the mission, goals and objectives of the University and willing to decide in the light of the total institutional goal
• Competent, well-informed and abreast of development in his/her area of specific responsibility
• Emotionally mature and stable and prevents emotions from unduly affecting decisions
• Ability to maintain a high morale among subordinates and between staff and others within the institution

About us

Foundation University is a non-sectarian, non-stock and non-profit institution of higher learning. It was founded on July 4, 1949 by one of the country's leading citizens, DR. VICENTE G. SINCO, former President of the University of the Philippines, former commissioner of foreign relations, former commissioner of private schools, and signer of the United Nations Charter. Foundation University offers undergraduate and graduate programs across various academic disciplines, promoting academic excellence, innovation, creativity, and holistic development. The university is also recognized for its commitment to environmental sustainability through initiatives such as waste management, composting, campus greening, and other environmentally responsible practices. The university upholds the core values of Excellence, Commitment, Integrity, and Service, which guide its academic and administrative operations.