CS Department Chair & Professor - AI & Cybersecurity

The William Paterson University of New Jersey; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

William Paterson University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in the Department of Computer Science, with an anticipated appointment as Department Chair. The search will prioritize data science, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, cloud and network security, digital forensics, privacy and data security, secure systems, and emerging cyber threats.

The appointment will begin in July 2027.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and strategic leadership for the Computer Science Department in collaboration with faculty, the Dean, and university leadership.
• Lead the continued development and expansion of the Department's cybersecurity academic programs, research initiatives, experiential learning opportunities, and external partnerships.
• Provide leadership for accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement, including maintaining ABET accreditation of the BS in Computer Science.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in multiple modalities, including online instruction.
• While serving as Department Chair, teach at least one course per semester.
• Lead curriculum and program development, including course content, learning objectives, assessment, and continuous improvement.
• Promote student success through effective advising, mentoring, curriculum development, and program management.

Job description

William Paterson University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in the Department of Computer Science, with an anticipated appointment as Department Chair. The search will prioritize data science, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, cloud and network security, digital forensics, privacy and data security, secure systems, and emerging cyber threats.

The appointment will begin in July 2027.