Director, School of Computing — Strategic Academic Leader

University of Connecticut; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 240,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Connecticut invites applications for the Director of the School of Computing in the College of Engineering. This tenured leadership role oversees growth in computing education and research, guiding faculty, students, and partners across CT campuses.

The successful candidate will hold a tenured Full Professor appointment, build interdisciplinary programs, secure external funding, and advocate for an inclusive, diverse scholarly community while advancing national prominence.

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Internationally recognized scholarly reputation with external funding and research accomplishments; qualified for Professor.
• Vision for undergraduate, graduate and professional educational enterprises.
• Established track record of leadership in major research/education efforts.
• Ability to foster productive relationships with a broad set of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the School of Computing and advance its missions.
• Strengthen national prominence, recruit and retain exceptional faculty and students, and cultivate an inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, staff, alumni, industry partners, and university leadership.
• Secure externally funded research and expand interdisciplinary opportunities.

Skills

Budget management

Industry partnerships

Leadership & mentoring

Diversity & inclusion

Talent recruitment & retention

Strategic planning

Open communication

External advocacy

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science or related

Job description

The University of Connecticut invites applications for the Director of the School of Computing in the College of Engineering. This tenured leadership role oversees growth in computing education and research, guiding faculty, students, and partners across CT campuses.

The successful candidate will hold a tenured Full Professor appointment, build interdisciplinary programs, secure external funding, and advocate for an inclusive, diverse scholarly community while advancing national prominence.