CS Department Chair & Professor: Future-Ready Curriculum

Women In Science; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous sick time

Comprehensive insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition remission

Job summary

University of Lynchburg is seeking a Chair for their Computer Science program to transform the curriculum with a focus on human-led AI literacy and interdisciplinary collaboration. This leadership role involves overseeing operations, driving marketing efforts, and maintaining a reduced teaching load.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD, demonstrated teaching excellence, and leadership experience, along with a passion for mentorship.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, or a closely related field is required.
• Demonstrated record of teaching excellence and curriculum development.
• 2+ years of leadership experience in industry or higher education.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the strategic architect of the Computer Science program.
• Lead a comprehensive curricular update towards computational thinking.
• Cultivate local and regional corporate connections for opportunities.

Skills

Curriculum development

Leadership

AI literacy

Project-based learning

Mentorship

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

University of Lynchburg is seeking a Chair for their Computer Science program to transform the curriculum with a focus on human-led AI literacy and interdisciplinary collaboration. This leadership role involves overseeing operations, driving marketing efforts, and maintaining a reduced teaching load.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD, demonstrated teaching excellence, and leadership experience, along with a passion for mentorship.