Director, Research Computing & AI Innovation

The University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at San Antonio is seeking a Senior Director for Research Computing to lead Enterprise Technology Services’ integrated computing strategy. You will shape AI governance, architect HPC and GPU infrastructure, and partner with faculty to advance sponsored research initiatives.

The role drives strategy for secure data management, research software environments, and a hybrid/enterprise-wide approach to delivering cutting-edge computing support for investigators across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required.
• Ten years of progressive experience in research computing, with at least five years leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Experience leading research computing environments including HPC, GPU, AI, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure.
• Proven ability to support secure research operations involving regulated data and sponsor-funded projects.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a multi-year research computing strategy aligned with institutional priorities.
• Leads enterprise AI governance, strategy, and adoption across research, clinical, educational, and administrative functions.
• Designs and manages a comprehensive service portfolio for HPC, AI/GPU, cloud, data services, and software environments.
• Establishes governance standards and lifecycle management practices for responsible AI development.
• Partners with investigators on grant proposals, providing facilities language, cost share modeling, and infrastructure components.
• Oversees architecture, procurement, deployment, and lifecycle of HPC and AI infrastructure.

Skills

Vision

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Influence

Communication

Collaboration

Credibility

Stewardship

Financial-Acumen

Innovation

Artificial-Intelligence

Governance

Risk-Management

Change-Leadership

Research-Enablement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

The University of Texas at San Antonio is seeking a Senior Director for Research Computing to lead Enterprise Technology Services’ integrated computing strategy. You will shape AI governance, architect HPC and GPU infrastructure, and partner with faculty to advance sponsored research initiatives.

The role drives strategy for secure data management, research software environments, and a hybrid/enterprise-wide approach to delivering cutting-edge computing support for investigators across